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Positive Steps Inc

Child care center · 3422 SOUTHMORE BLVD, Houston, TX 77004-6331 · License 541473

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 35. 12-17

Violation history (153)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 748.2151(d) - Medication Record-must include accurate daily count of each prescribed medication, unless operate on a cottage home model
A child's medication was missing one pill without explanation.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
5 748.4041 - Driver & passengers must follow all laws when driving, including laws on use of child passenger safety seat systems, seat belts & liability insurance
The operations vehicle it uses to transport children in care inspection was expired.
3 748.399(a) - Records Available for Licensing-all active records immediately available for review and reproduction
Inspector did not receive requested documents in a timely manner. Request were sent July 16 but did not receive the documents till August 14th.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
5 748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator
During a monitoring, it was determined the administrator's license is lapsed.
5 748.1009(2) - Child/caregiver ratio-Must employ adequate number of caregivers to meet their responsibilities regarding supervision of children in 748.685
The operation did not accompany a child to the hospital or send a staff member to the hospital to accompany a child.
4 748.3061(2) - Gas Inspection-Operation inspected at least once every 24 months from date of last inspection for gas leaks
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current gas inspection. The operations last gas inspection was on 2/20/2023.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
The operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
3 748.151(6) - Operational responsibilities -Complying with the liability insurance requirements in this division; and
During a monitoring inspection it was found the operation does not have an up-to-date liability insurance policy.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
The operation does not have an up-to-date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
4 748.2151(b)(1) - Medication record - update cumulative record within 2 hours of administering medication
One child's medication log did not have documentation for the medication being administered within the appropriate time frame.
5 748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator
There is no licensed Administrator at the operation.
4 748.3061(2) - Gas Inspection-Operation inspected at least once every 24 months from date of last inspection for gas leaks
The operation does not have a current gas inspection. The operations last gas inspection was on 2/20/2023.
3 748.3365(b)(2) - Bedding-must provide each child with a mattress cover or protector unless mattress is waterproof
One of the beds being occupied by a child in care did have a waterproof mattress cover
Yes
3 748.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
Facility could not provide documentation in a timely matter when requested.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
3 748.151(6) - Operational responsibilities -Complying with the liability insurance requirements in this division; and
The operation does not have an up-to-date liability insurance policy.
5 748.1693(a)(1) - Nutrition-Provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
The interview with children in care and collaterals corroborated that the children in care were not provided with enough food to eat..
4 748.3061(2) - Gas Inspection-Operation inspected at least once every 24 months from date of last inspection for gas leaks
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current gas inspection. The operations last gas inspection was on 2/20/2023.
3 748.151(6) - Operational responsibilities -Complying with the liability insurance requirements in this division; and
The operation does not have an up-to-date liability insurance policy.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
5 748.4041 - Driver & passengers must follow all laws when driving, including laws on use of child passenger safety seat systems, seat belts & liability insurance
The operations vehicle it uses to transport children in care inspection was expired.
5 748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator
There is no licensed Administrator at the operation.
5 748.1009(2) - Child/caregiver ratio-Must employ adequate number of caregivers to meet their responsibilities regarding supervision of children in 748.685
The operation did not accompany a child to the hospital or send a staff member to the hospital to accompany a child.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
4 748.2151(d) - Medication Record-must include accurate daily count of each prescribed medication, unless operate on a cottage home model
A child's medication was missing one pill without explanation.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
3 748.151(6) - Operational responsibilities -Complying with the liability insurance requirements in this division; and
During a monitoring inspection it was found the operation does not have an up-to-date liability insurance policy.
4 748.3061(2) - Gas Inspection-Operation inspected at least once every 24 months from date of last inspection for gas leaks
The operation does not have a current gas inspection. The operations last gas inspection was on 2/20/2023.
4 748.2151(b)(1) - Medication record - update cumulative record within 2 hours of administering medication
One child's medication log did not have documentation for the medication being administered within the appropriate time frame.
5 748.1693(a)(1) - Nutrition-Provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
The interview with children in care and collaterals corroborated that the children in care were not provided with enough food to eat..
3 748.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
Facility could not provide documentation in a timely matter when requested.
3 748.399(a) - Records Available for Licensing-all active records immediately available for review and reproduction
Inspector did not receive requested documents in a timely manner. Request were sent July 16 but did not receive the documents till August 14th.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
The operation does not have an up-to-date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
The operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
5 748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator
During a monitoring, it was determined the administrator's license is lapsed.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
3 748.399(a) - Records Available for Licensing-all active records immediately available for review and reproduction
Inspector did not receive requested documents in a timely manner. Request were sent July 16 but did not receive the documents till August 14th.
5 748.4041 - Driver & passengers must follow all laws when driving, including laws on use of child passenger safety seat systems, seat belts & liability insurance
The operations vehicle it uses to transport children in care inspection was expired.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
The operation does not have an up-to-date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
5 748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator
During a monitoring, it was determined the administrator's license is lapsed.
4 748.3061(2) - Gas Inspection-Operation inspected at least once every 24 months from date of last inspection for gas leaks
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current gas inspection. The operations last gas inspection was on 2/20/2023.
3 748.151(6) - Operational responsibilities -Complying with the liability insurance requirements in this division; and
The operation does not have an up-to-date liability insurance policy.
3 748.151(6) - Operational responsibilities -Complying with the liability insurance requirements in this division; and
During a monitoring inspection it was found the operation does not have an up-to-date liability insurance policy.
4 748.3061(2) - Gas Inspection-Operation inspected at least once every 24 months from date of last inspection for gas leaks
The operation does not have a current gas inspection. The operations last gas inspection was on 2/20/2023.
3 748.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
Facility could not provide documentation in a timely matter when requested.
4 748.2151(b)(1) - Medication record - update cumulative record within 2 hours of administering medication
One child's medication log did not have documentation for the medication being administered within the appropriate time frame.
4 748.2151(d) - Medication Record-must include accurate daily count of each prescribed medication, unless operate on a cottage home model
A child's medication was missing one pill without explanation.
5 748.1009(2) - Child/caregiver ratio-Must employ adequate number of caregivers to meet their responsibilities regarding supervision of children in 748.685
The operation did not accompany a child to the hospital or send a staff member to the hospital to accompany a child.
5 748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator
There is no licensed Administrator at the operation.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
5 748.1693(a)(1) - Nutrition-Provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
The interview with children in care and collaterals corroborated that the children in care were not provided with enough food to eat..
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
The operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
3 748.399(a) - Records Available for Licensing-all active records immediately available for review and reproduction
Inspector did not receive requested documents in a timely manner. Request were sent July 16 but did not receive the documents till August 14th.
5 748.1693(a)(1) - Nutrition-Provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
The interview with children in care and collaterals corroborated that the children in care were not provided with enough food to eat..
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
The operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
3 748.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
Facility could not provide documentation in a timely matter when requested.
5 748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator
There is no licensed Administrator at the operation.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
4 748.2151(b)(1) - Medication record - update cumulative record within 2 hours of administering medication
One child's medication log did not have documentation for the medication being administered within the appropriate time frame.
3 748.151(6) - Operational responsibilities -Complying with the liability insurance requirements in this division; and
During a monitoring inspection it was found the operation does not have an up-to-date liability insurance policy.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
5 748.1009(2) - Child/caregiver ratio-Must employ adequate number of caregivers to meet their responsibilities regarding supervision of children in 748.685
The operation did not accompany a child to the hospital or send a staff member to the hospital to accompany a child.
4 748.2151(d) - Medication Record-must include accurate daily count of each prescribed medication, unless operate on a cottage home model
A child's medication was missing one pill without explanation.
3 748.151(6) - Operational responsibilities -Complying with the liability insurance requirements in this division; and
The operation does not have an up-to-date liability insurance policy.
4 748.3061(2) - Gas Inspection-Operation inspected at least once every 24 months from date of last inspection for gas leaks
The operation does not have a current gas inspection. The operations last gas inspection was on 2/20/2023.
5 748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator
During a monitoring, it was determined the administrator's license is lapsed.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
The operation does not have an up-to-date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
4 748.3061(2) - Gas Inspection-Operation inspected at least once every 24 months from date of last inspection for gas leaks
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current gas inspection. The operations last gas inspection was on 2/20/2023.
5 748.4041 - Driver & passengers must follow all laws when driving, including laws on use of child passenger safety seat systems, seat belts & liability insurance
The operations vehicle it uses to transport children in care inspection was expired.
4 748.2151(d) - Medication Record-must include accurate daily count of each prescribed medication, unless operate on a cottage home model
A child's medication was missing one pill without explanation.
5 748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator
There is no licensed Administrator at the operation.
3 748.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
Facility could not provide documentation in a timely matter when requested.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
4 748.2151(b)(1) - Medication record - update cumulative record within 2 hours of administering medication
One child's medication log did not have documentation for the medication being administered within the appropriate time frame.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
5 748.4041 - Driver & passengers must follow all laws when driving, including laws on use of child passenger safety seat systems, seat belts & liability insurance
The operations vehicle it uses to transport children in care inspection was expired.
5 748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator
During a monitoring, it was determined the administrator's license is lapsed.
5 748.1009(2) - Child/caregiver ratio-Must employ adequate number of caregivers to meet their responsibilities regarding supervision of children in 748.685
The operation did not accompany a child to the hospital or send a staff member to the hospital to accompany a child.
3 748.151(6) - Operational responsibilities -Complying with the liability insurance requirements in this division; and
The operation does not have an up-to-date liability insurance policy.
3 748.399(a) - Records Available for Licensing-all active records immediately available for review and reproduction
Inspector did not receive requested documents in a timely manner. Request were sent July 16 but did not receive the documents till August 14th.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
4 748.3061(2) - Gas Inspection-Operation inspected at least once every 24 months from date of last inspection for gas leaks
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current gas inspection. The operations last gas inspection was on 2/20/2023.
5 748.1693(a)(1) - Nutrition-Provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
The interview with children in care and collaterals corroborated that the children in care were not provided with enough food to eat..
3 748.151(6) - Operational responsibilities -Complying with the liability insurance requirements in this division; and
During a monitoring inspection it was found the operation does not have an up-to-date liability insurance policy.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
4 748.3101(2) - Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
The operation does not have an up-to-date fire inspection. The last fire inspection was 4/4/2023.
4 748.3061(2) - Gas Inspection-Operation inspected at least once every 24 months from date of last inspection for gas leaks
The operation does not have a current gas inspection. The operations last gas inspection was on 2/20/2023.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
The operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
4 748.3001(a)(2) - Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
During the inspection it was found that the operation does not have a current health inspection. The operations last health inspection was 2/25/2023.
5 748.1693(a)(1) - Nutrition-Provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
The interview with children in care and collaterals corroborated that the children in care were not provided with enough food to eat..
5 748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator
There is no licensed Administrator at the operation.
4 748.2151(d) - Medication Record-must include accurate daily count of each prescribed medication, unless operate on a cottage home model
A child's medication was missing one pill without explanation.

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

Inspections (73)

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

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