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Viva Friends

Child care center · 816 W 13TH ST, Post, TX 79356-2413 · License 1798873

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Poor

Capacity 38. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (88)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four of the four personnel files audited were missing an eligible backgorund check letter, affidavit of employment, date of hire, and a signed acknowledgement of the operational and personnel policies and procedures.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of the four children files did not have authorization for medical treatment in the event of an emergency.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions were not current for the infants in care enrolled.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During inspection it was found that the area requiring loose-fill was less than the required depth of 6 inches.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The last inspection was not posted with the required postings.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gate leading to the playground and counted as an emergency exit was locked and could not be unlocked without locating a key from an operation staff that was off site at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection by unlocking the gate so that the exit path was clear and accessible should the caregivers and children need to exit.
3 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
The operation was missing the following operational policies and procedures suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, vision/hearing, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, insect repellent/sunscreen, parent participation, nursing mothers, employee vaccinations, parent can visit unannounced, and gang free zone.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was for 9/2024. A fire drill was not conducted in 10/2024. This was corrected when a fire drill and severe weather drill were both completed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
One toilet counted in capacity was not functioning during the unannounced inspection. Trashcans accessible to the children in care did not have lids. The closet holding cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to the children in care. This was corrected during the inspection. A lock was secured at the top of the door, making all supplies inaccessible to the children in care. Play equipment was observed broken on the playground.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During an investigation inspection, an infant younger than 12 months of age was observed to be sleeping with a blanket in their crib. This was corrected at the inspection when the blanket was removed.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During an investigation inspection, a child was observed to wander out of the sight of a caregiver and ended up in a different area of the operation.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During inspection it was found that the area requiring loose-fill was less than the required depth of 6 inches.
3 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
The operation was missing the following operational policies and procedures suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, vision/hearing, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, insect repellent/sunscreen, parent participation, nursing mothers, employee vaccinations, parent can visit unannounced, and gang free zone.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of the four children files did not have authorization for medical treatment in the event of an emergency.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gate leading to the playground and counted as an emergency exit was locked and could not be unlocked without locating a key from an operation staff that was off site at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection by unlocking the gate so that the exit path was clear and accessible should the caregivers and children need to exit.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was for 9/2024. A fire drill was not conducted in 10/2024. This was corrected when a fire drill and severe weather drill were both completed during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four of the four personnel files audited were missing an eligible backgorund check letter, affidavit of employment, date of hire, and a signed acknowledgement of the operational and personnel policies and procedures.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During an investigation inspection, an infant younger than 12 months of age was observed to be sleeping with a blanket in their crib. This was corrected at the inspection when the blanket was removed.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
One toilet counted in capacity was not functioning during the unannounced inspection. Trashcans accessible to the children in care did not have lids. The closet holding cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to the children in care. This was corrected during the inspection. A lock was secured at the top of the door, making all supplies inaccessible to the children in care. Play equipment was observed broken on the playground.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions were not current for the infants in care enrolled.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The last inspection was not posted with the required postings.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During an investigation inspection, a child was observed to wander out of the sight of a caregiver and ended up in a different area of the operation.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
One toilet counted in capacity was not functioning during the unannounced inspection. Trashcans accessible to the children in care did not have lids. The closet holding cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to the children in care. This was corrected during the inspection. A lock was secured at the top of the door, making all supplies inaccessible to the children in care. Play equipment was observed broken on the playground.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During an investigation inspection, an infant younger than 12 months of age was observed to be sleeping with a blanket in their crib. This was corrected at the inspection when the blanket was removed.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four of the four personnel files audited were missing an eligible backgorund check letter, affidavit of employment, date of hire, and a signed acknowledgement of the operational and personnel policies and procedures.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During an investigation inspection, a child was observed to wander out of the sight of a caregiver and ended up in a different area of the operation.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During inspection it was found that the area requiring loose-fill was less than the required depth of 6 inches.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions were not current for the infants in care enrolled.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gate leading to the playground and counted as an emergency exit was locked and could not be unlocked without locating a key from an operation staff that was off site at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection by unlocking the gate so that the exit path was clear and accessible should the caregivers and children need to exit.
3 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
The operation was missing the following operational policies and procedures suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, vision/hearing, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, insect repellent/sunscreen, parent participation, nursing mothers, employee vaccinations, parent can visit unannounced, and gang free zone.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of the four children files did not have authorization for medical treatment in the event of an emergency.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was for 9/2024. A fire drill was not conducted in 10/2024. This was corrected when a fire drill and severe weather drill were both completed during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The last inspection was not posted with the required postings.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gate leading to the playground and counted as an emergency exit was locked and could not be unlocked without locating a key from an operation staff that was off site at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection by unlocking the gate so that the exit path was clear and accessible should the caregivers and children need to exit.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions were not current for the infants in care enrolled.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During an investigation inspection, an infant younger than 12 months of age was observed to be sleeping with a blanket in their crib. This was corrected at the inspection when the blanket was removed.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of the four children files did not have authorization for medical treatment in the event of an emergency.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
One toilet counted in capacity was not functioning during the unannounced inspection. Trashcans accessible to the children in care did not have lids. The closet holding cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to the children in care. This was corrected during the inspection. A lock was secured at the top of the door, making all supplies inaccessible to the children in care. Play equipment was observed broken on the playground.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The last inspection was not posted with the required postings.
3 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
The operation was missing the following operational policies and procedures suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, vision/hearing, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, insect repellent/sunscreen, parent participation, nursing mothers, employee vaccinations, parent can visit unannounced, and gang free zone.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was for 9/2024. A fire drill was not conducted in 10/2024. This was corrected when a fire drill and severe weather drill were both completed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During inspection it was found that the area requiring loose-fill was less than the required depth of 6 inches.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four of the four personnel files audited were missing an eligible backgorund check letter, affidavit of employment, date of hire, and a signed acknowledgement of the operational and personnel policies and procedures.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During an investigation inspection, a child was observed to wander out of the sight of a caregiver and ended up in a different area of the operation.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of the four children files did not have authorization for medical treatment in the event of an emergency.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four of the four personnel files audited were missing an eligible backgorund check letter, affidavit of employment, date of hire, and a signed acknowledgement of the operational and personnel policies and procedures.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The last inspection was not posted with the required postings.
3 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
The operation was missing the following operational policies and procedures suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, vision/hearing, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, insect repellent/sunscreen, parent participation, nursing mothers, employee vaccinations, parent can visit unannounced, and gang free zone.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was for 9/2024. A fire drill was not conducted in 10/2024. This was corrected when a fire drill and severe weather drill were both completed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During inspection it was found that the area requiring loose-fill was less than the required depth of 6 inches.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
One toilet counted in capacity was not functioning during the unannounced inspection. Trashcans accessible to the children in care did not have lids. The closet holding cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to the children in care. This was corrected during the inspection. A lock was secured at the top of the door, making all supplies inaccessible to the children in care. Play equipment was observed broken on the playground.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions were not current for the infants in care enrolled.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During an investigation inspection, an infant younger than 12 months of age was observed to be sleeping with a blanket in their crib. This was corrected at the inspection when the blanket was removed.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gate leading to the playground and counted as an emergency exit was locked and could not be unlocked without locating a key from an operation staff that was off site at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection by unlocking the gate so that the exit path was clear and accessible should the caregivers and children need to exit.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During an investigation inspection, a child was observed to wander out of the sight of a caregiver and ended up in a different area of the operation.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During inspection it was found that the area requiring loose-fill was less than the required depth of 6 inches.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was for 9/2024. A fire drill was not conducted in 10/2024. This was corrected when a fire drill and severe weather drill were both completed during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
The operation was missing the following operational policies and procedures suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, vision/hearing, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, insect repellent/sunscreen, parent participation, nursing mothers, employee vaccinations, parent can visit unannounced, and gang free zone.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
One toilet counted in capacity was not functioning during the unannounced inspection. Trashcans accessible to the children in care did not have lids. The closet holding cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to the children in care. This was corrected during the inspection. A lock was secured at the top of the door, making all supplies inaccessible to the children in care. Play equipment was observed broken on the playground.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During an investigation inspection, a child was observed to wander out of the sight of a caregiver and ended up in a different area of the operation.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During an investigation inspection, an infant younger than 12 months of age was observed to be sleeping with a blanket in their crib. This was corrected at the inspection when the blanket was removed.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The last inspection was not posted with the required postings.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four of the four personnel files audited were missing an eligible backgorund check letter, affidavit of employment, date of hire, and a signed acknowledgement of the operational and personnel policies and procedures.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gate leading to the playground and counted as an emergency exit was locked and could not be unlocked without locating a key from an operation staff that was off site at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection by unlocking the gate so that the exit path was clear and accessible should the caregivers and children need to exit.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions were not current for the infants in care enrolled.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of the four children files did not have authorization for medical treatment in the event of an emergency.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During inspection it was found that the area requiring loose-fill was less than the required depth of 6 inches.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The last inspection was not posted with the required postings.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During an investigation inspection, an infant younger than 12 months of age was observed to be sleeping with a blanket in their crib. This was corrected at the inspection when the blanket was removed.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was for 9/2024. A fire drill was not conducted in 10/2024. This was corrected when a fire drill and severe weather drill were both completed during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions were not current for the infants in care enrolled.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During an investigation inspection, a child was observed to wander out of the sight of a caregiver and ended up in a different area of the operation.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gate leading to the playground and counted as an emergency exit was locked and could not be unlocked without locating a key from an operation staff that was off site at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection by unlocking the gate so that the exit path was clear and accessible should the caregivers and children need to exit.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
One toilet counted in capacity was not functioning during the unannounced inspection. Trashcans accessible to the children in care did not have lids. The closet holding cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to the children in care. This was corrected during the inspection. A lock was secured at the top of the door, making all supplies inaccessible to the children in care. Play equipment was observed broken on the playground.
3 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
The operation was missing the following operational policies and procedures suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, vision/hearing, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, insect repellent/sunscreen, parent participation, nursing mothers, employee vaccinations, parent can visit unannounced, and gang free zone.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four of the four personnel files audited were missing an eligible backgorund check letter, affidavit of employment, date of hire, and a signed acknowledgement of the operational and personnel policies and procedures.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of the four children files did not have authorization for medical treatment in the event of an emergency.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of the four children files did not have authorization for medical treatment in the event of an emergency.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The gate leading to the playground and counted as an emergency exit was locked and could not be unlocked without locating a key from an operation staff that was off site at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection by unlocking the gate so that the exit path was clear and accessible should the caregivers and children need to exit.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was for 9/2024. A fire drill was not conducted in 10/2024. This was corrected when a fire drill and severe weather drill were both completed during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions were not current for the infants in care enrolled.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four of the four personnel files audited were missing an eligible backgorund check letter, affidavit of employment, date of hire, and a signed acknowledgement of the operational and personnel policies and procedures.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During an investigation inspection, an infant younger than 12 months of age was observed to be sleeping with a blanket in their crib. This was corrected at the inspection when the blanket was removed.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
During inspection it was found that the area requiring loose-fill was less than the required depth of 6 inches.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
One toilet counted in capacity was not functioning during the unannounced inspection. Trashcans accessible to the children in care did not have lids. The closet holding cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to the children in care. This was corrected during the inspection. A lock was secured at the top of the door, making all supplies inaccessible to the children in care. Play equipment was observed broken on the playground.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During an investigation inspection, a child was observed to wander out of the sight of a caregiver and ended up in a different area of the operation.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The last inspection was not posted with the required postings.
3 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
The operation was missing the following operational policies and procedures suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, vision/hearing, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, insect repellent/sunscreen, parent participation, nursing mothers, employee vaccinations, parent can visit unannounced, and gang free zone.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (32)

32 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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