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Lil' Cats Child Development Center

Child care center · 120 CENTRAL AVE, Harleton, TX 75651-4520 · License 1812640

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 52. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (192)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
Naptime ratios require that all classrooms with children be supervised with a caregiver in the room.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The records were not available during inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four employee files were reviewed. Employee #1 is missing a photo id, cpr/1st aid card, and notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #2 is missing a hire date and a notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #3 is missing a photo id and cpr/1st aid card.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The record was not available at inspection.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the inspection it was found that the director has not enrolled in any classes to complete business management training for her ceritifcate and is not fullfilling the role of director as she is required to be in a classroom all day. The records and required documents are not maintained.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During inspection the infant rooom was too dark and my eyes had to adjust. A current was opened to provide more light.
Yes
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During inspection the infant room was left unsupervised with sleeping infants with the door closed.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The nappingn room needs additional lighting where eyes do not have to adjust to see the children.
4 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Food was observed uncovered in the frigerator but was covered during inspection.
Yes
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Gate exit on playground has wrapped chain that cannot be easily accessed to escape by caregivers in the event of an emergency.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
During inspection infants were observed walking around with food and bottle. Bottles and food were removed during inspectionl.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation does not have a fire inspection under the new permit number.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
During inspection at naptime there were two teachers in the building each supervising a group of children and an additional person was not in the building.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During inspection the infant room was observed to have six infants with 1 caregiver. The room came into ratio when another caregiver was brought into the room.
Yes
4 746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
During inspection it was found that the permit holder is not ensuring that the director and staff are following the minimum standards including record keeping, supervision, and ratios.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During inspection children were observed watching a move during rest time.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Prek room has chairs in front of outdoor exit door and door cannot be easily exited in the event of an emergency and cannot be accessed to get to the playground.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During inspection a caregiver was found to be working with children without an eligibility. The caregiver was removed from the operation during inspection.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation does not have a current health inspection under new permit number.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
During inspection, current staff do not have a peronnel file showing hire dates, birthdate, graduation info, that handbooks have been reviewed and that orientation was completed. There are no training certificates available for review.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have any current enrollment forms for the children including shot records, emergency medical treatment permission, etc.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily sheets are not being sent home regularly.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four children's files were reviewed. Child #3 does not have a signed parent's rights form. Child #4 Is missing an address for the emergency contact and a health statement from page 4 is not checked and signed.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During inspection, a caregiver was not aware of how many children were in their care. During inspection, the caregiver identified and counted children and got a list to check name to face.
Yes
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
During inspection infants were observed walking around with food and bottle. Bottles and food were removed during inspectionl.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four children's files were reviewed. Child #3 does not have a signed parent's rights form. Child #4 Is missing an address for the emergency contact and a health statement from page 4 is not checked and signed.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Gate exit on playground has wrapped chain that cannot be easily accessed to escape by caregivers in the event of an emergency.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation does not have a current health inspection under new permit number.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have any current enrollment forms for the children including shot records, emergency medical treatment permission, etc.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During inspection the infant rooom was too dark and my eyes had to adjust. A current was opened to provide more light.
Yes
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The record was not available at inspection.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the inspection it was found that the director has not enrolled in any classes to complete business management training for her ceritifcate and is not fullfilling the role of director as she is required to be in a classroom all day. The records and required documents are not maintained.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The nappingn room needs additional lighting where eyes do not have to adjust to see the children.
4 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Food was observed uncovered in the frigerator but was covered during inspection.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation does not have a fire inspection under the new permit number.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily sheets are not being sent home regularly.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The records were not available during inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During inspection the infant room was observed to have six infants with 1 caregiver. The room came into ratio when another caregiver was brought into the room.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four employee files were reviewed. Employee #1 is missing a photo id, cpr/1st aid card, and notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #2 is missing a hire date and a notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #3 is missing a photo id and cpr/1st aid card.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During inspection, a caregiver was not aware of how many children were in their care. During inspection, the caregiver identified and counted children and got a list to check name to face.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During inspection children were observed watching a move during rest time.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Prek room has chairs in front of outdoor exit door and door cannot be easily exited in the event of an emergency and cannot be accessed to get to the playground.
4 746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
During inspection it was found that the permit holder is not ensuring that the director and staff are following the minimum standards including record keeping, supervision, and ratios.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
During inspection at naptime there were two teachers in the building each supervising a group of children and an additional person was not in the building.
4 746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
Naptime ratios require that all classrooms with children be supervised with a caregiver in the room.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
During inspection, current staff do not have a peronnel file showing hire dates, birthdate, graduation info, that handbooks have been reviewed and that orientation was completed. There are no training certificates available for review.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During inspection a caregiver was found to be working with children without an eligibility. The caregiver was removed from the operation during inspection.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During inspection the infant room was left unsupervised with sleeping infants with the door closed.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily sheets are not being sent home regularly.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the inspection it was found that the director has not enrolled in any classes to complete business management training for her ceritifcate and is not fullfilling the role of director as she is required to be in a classroom all day. The records and required documents are not maintained.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have any current enrollment forms for the children including shot records, emergency medical treatment permission, etc.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four children's files were reviewed. Child #3 does not have a signed parent's rights form. Child #4 Is missing an address for the emergency contact and a health statement from page 4 is not checked and signed.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During inspection, a caregiver was not aware of how many children were in their care. During inspection, the caregiver identified and counted children and got a list to check name to face.
Yes
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During inspection the infant rooom was too dark and my eyes had to adjust. A current was opened to provide more light.
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
During inspection, current staff do not have a peronnel file showing hire dates, birthdate, graduation info, that handbooks have been reviewed and that orientation was completed. There are no training certificates available for review.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During inspection the infant room was left unsupervised with sleeping infants with the door closed.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During inspection children were observed watching a move during rest time.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation does not have a current health inspection under new permit number.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During inspection the infant room was observed to have six infants with 1 caregiver. The room came into ratio when another caregiver was brought into the room.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four employee files were reviewed. Employee #1 is missing a photo id, cpr/1st aid card, and notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #2 is missing a hire date and a notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #3 is missing a photo id and cpr/1st aid card.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During inspection a caregiver was found to be working with children without an eligibility. The caregiver was removed from the operation during inspection.
4 746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
Naptime ratios require that all classrooms with children be supervised with a caregiver in the room.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The record was not available at inspection.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Gate exit on playground has wrapped chain that cannot be easily accessed to escape by caregivers in the event of an emergency.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Prek room has chairs in front of outdoor exit door and door cannot be easily exited in the event of an emergency and cannot be accessed to get to the playground.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
During inspection at naptime there were two teachers in the building each supervising a group of children and an additional person was not in the building.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The records were not available during inspection.
4 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Food was observed uncovered in the frigerator but was covered during inspection.
Yes
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The nappingn room needs additional lighting where eyes do not have to adjust to see the children.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation does not have a fire inspection under the new permit number.
4 746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
During inspection it was found that the permit holder is not ensuring that the director and staff are following the minimum standards including record keeping, supervision, and ratios.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
During inspection infants were observed walking around with food and bottle. Bottles and food were removed during inspectionl.
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
During inspection, current staff do not have a peronnel file showing hire dates, birthdate, graduation info, that handbooks have been reviewed and that orientation was completed. There are no training certificates available for review.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Prek room has chairs in front of outdoor exit door and door cannot be easily exited in the event of an emergency and cannot be accessed to get to the playground.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During inspection a caregiver was found to be working with children without an eligibility. The caregiver was removed from the operation during inspection.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the inspection it was found that the director has not enrolled in any classes to complete business management training for her ceritifcate and is not fullfilling the role of director as she is required to be in a classroom all day. The records and required documents are not maintained.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During inspection children were observed watching a move during rest time.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The nappingn room needs additional lighting where eyes do not have to adjust to see the children.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During inspection the infant room was observed to have six infants with 1 caregiver. The room came into ratio when another caregiver was brought into the room.
Yes
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During inspection the infant rooom was too dark and my eyes had to adjust. A current was opened to provide more light.
Yes
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Gate exit on playground has wrapped chain that cannot be easily accessed to escape by caregivers in the event of an emergency.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily sheets are not being sent home regularly.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The record was not available at inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation does not have a fire inspection under the new permit number.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
During inspection at naptime there were two teachers in the building each supervising a group of children and an additional person was not in the building.
4 746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
Naptime ratios require that all classrooms with children be supervised with a caregiver in the room.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four employee files were reviewed. Employee #1 is missing a photo id, cpr/1st aid card, and notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #2 is missing a hire date and a notarized affidavit of employment. Employee #3 is missing a photo id and cpr/1st aid card.
4 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Food was observed uncovered in the frigerator but was covered during inspection.
Yes
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During inspection the infant room was left unsupervised with sleeping infants with the door closed.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation does not have a current health inspection under new permit number.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four children's files were reviewed. Child #3 does not have a signed parent's rights form. Child #4 Is missing an address for the emergency contact and a health statement from page 4 is not checked and signed.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The records were not available during inspection.
4 746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
During inspection it was found that the permit holder is not ensuring that the director and staff are following the minimum standards including record keeping, supervision, and ratios.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have any current enrollment forms for the children including shot records, emergency medical treatment permission, etc.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During inspection, a caregiver was not aware of how many children were in their care. During inspection, the caregiver identified and counted children and got a list to check name to face.
Yes
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
During inspection infants were observed walking around with food and bottle. Bottles and food were removed during inspectionl.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During inspection children were observed watching a move during rest time.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Operation does not have a current health inspection under new permit number.
4 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Food was observed uncovered in the frigerator but was covered during inspection.
Yes
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During inspection the infant rooom was too dark and my eyes had to adjust. A current was opened to provide more light.
Yes

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

Inspections (40)

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

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