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Kids Etc

Child care center · 12458 HWY 146 N, Hardin, TX 77561 · License 553057

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 77. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (48)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.
Yes
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.
Yes
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.
Yes
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.
Yes
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.
Yes
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.

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

Inspections (32)

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

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