Child care center ·
5914 W WILLIAM CANNON DR, Austin, TX 78749-1972 ·
License 819473- 810
Capacity 357. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Teachers reported that a teacher is regularly on their phone for personal reasons and is ignoring the children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an emergency allergy plan. |
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| 5 | — |
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The director was aware of an incident that put children at risk and did not report it to Child Care Regulation. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
One electrical outlet was uncovered in a classroom with children under five years old. This was corrected at inspection when the staff covered the electrical outlet with a cover. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
A child with noted food allergies on their enrollment form did not have a plan on file. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
The infant did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed. This was brought to the caregiver's attention during inspection so that she could wash the infant's hands. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver was using their personal electronic device while caring for children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Children's information about food allergies is not posted in the Kitchen where food is prepared. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The wall by the pre-k trashcan was torn and stained with food and other items that had been thrown in the trash can. There were one- to two- inch paint holes in the preschool 2 classroom in multiple spots. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The operation used a vehicle to transport children that does not have a current inspection or registration. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There was painting chipping off the wall in a classroom. The paint chips were on the floor and accessible to children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
3 teachers, the director, the assistant director and I found that the teacher does not keep their classroom clean. Photos of the floors, walls, and door show that they are dirty. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infant classrooms do not have any infant feeding instructions on record at all. They use word of mouth and guessing from what the parents bring in. |
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| 1 | — |
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
The staff members present at the operation were not able to access all of the electronic training records during the inspection. |
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| 3 | — |
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The incident report for the alleged supervision concern was not given to or signed by the parent within the required 48 hours of the incident. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed on video surveillance using prohibited forms of guidance with children in care. This included grabbing, pulling by arms, slamming into nap mats, and intentionally causing the child to fall. |
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| 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
Teachers and parents reported that children were not properly supervised, with children dancing on tables, taking off clothing, running around the classroom, and were ignored outside. |
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| 3 | — |
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
One epinephrine auto-injector expired May 2023 and was still present at the operation for a child with an emergency allergy plan. |
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| 3 | — |
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
The director failed to ensure the operation remained in compliance while handling the supervision incident. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The operation had a trash can that contained garbage in it without a lid allowing it to be accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the trash was removed from the classroom. |
Yes |
| 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
A child was left unsupervised on the playground after the caregiver and class returned indoors. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
A child's head was covered by the caregiver during naptime. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
One child's allergy medication and their epinephrine auto-injector medication was not stored in the oiginal packaging. |
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| 3 | — |
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two staff did not have a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Two caregivers do not have diplomas in their records showing they have graduated from High School. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Three caregivers did not complete all 24 of the required training hours for the last completed training year. The caregivers will be pushing back recent training hours to make up for the training hours. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
The operation interfered with an investigation by not following the proper notification policies for the governing body and CCR timely to allow for the video footage related to the incident to be reviewed before the video was deleted. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The center is serving only one snack component to the children for snack time on some days rather than two snack components from different food groups daily. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers have expired CPR certificates. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The loose fill under the school age playscape is compacted and is only loose to a height of 1-2 inches. |
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| 5 | — |
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Four out of ten children's files did not have up to date immunizations. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 155-16 month old child was watching a cartoon on an ipad when I walked in for the walkthrough. The teacher saw me and turned it off. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During a DFPS investigation it was found that prohibited punishment, including yelling, hitting and pulling on children was used for discipline. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current annual health inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
A caregiver did not hold or comfort an infant who was upset. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Cleaning products were accessible to children in a pre-school classroom. The products were moved to an inaccessible cabinet during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
The operation did not have an activity plan for each group of children in the child-care center posted. |
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| 5 | — |
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report concerns brought to their attention that could place children at risk. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The health inspection was out of date. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation has not tested the smoke detectors monthly. |
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| 4 | — |
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One child did not have current immunizations. |
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| 4 | — |
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
The operation did not have a emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
One out of ten records reviewed did not have current First Aid and CPR. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
One classroom did not have labeled nap mats. |
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| 5 | — |
746.3703(a) - People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
During a DFPS investigation it was found that the operation allowed a caregiver to remain with children for an additional 3 hours after learning the caregiver posed a risk to the children's safety. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The operation had three trash cans that contained garbage in them without lids on them allowing garbage to be accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when two trash can lids were put onto the trash cans and one trash can was removed from the classroom. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During a DFPS investigation it was found that prohibited punishment, including grabbing and pulling on a child was used for discipline. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Two classrooms did not have up to date written activity plans. One had a date of 8/28/23, another 7/24/23. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During an investigation it was found that the operation was out of ratio on multiple occasions prior to new management being brought in. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation's sign in logs show that on two dates the classroom was out of ratio. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
A caregiver was observed on video surveillance interacting with children in ways that would not be considered positive or appropriate. This included picking up by the arms, pulling by the arms, pulling mats to intentionally cause them to fall, slamming them onto their mats, and roughly covering them with nap linens. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
One child did not have their hands washed after their diaper was changed by the caregiver. This was brought to the caregiver's attention during the inspection and she washed the child's hands. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three caregivers have expired First Aid training certificates. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During a follow up inspection a teacher was observed yelling at the children for 10 minutes as they got ready for nap. |
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| 3 | — |
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One out of ten staff records reviewed during the inspection did not include the proof of education requirement. |
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| 5 | — |
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not self-report an incident that placed children at risk. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
There were small magnetic letters and numbers on the floor in a toddler classroom. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
The caregiver did not wash her hands after changing a diaper. This was brought to the caregiver's attention, and she washed her hands. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Teachers and parents reported that children were not changed promptly and that this caused diaper rash on the children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation has not tested the carbon monoxide system monthly. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
A teacher did not console or comfort a child who was upset for a 15-20 minute period of time. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file was missing an immunization record. |
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| 3 | — |
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The operation did not have a menu posted. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver was not demonstrating positive methods of discipline and guidance when they pulled children by one arm, pushed a child's head down on a mat, and engaged with children in a rough manner. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that physical abuse and neglectful supervision occurred. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file was missing an immunization record. |
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| 4 | — |
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Children's information about food allergies is not posted in the Kitchen where food is prepared. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
A child's head was covered by the caregiver during naptime. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One child did not have current immunizations. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current annual health inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During an investigation it was found that the operation was out of ratio on multiple occasions prior to new management being brought in. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Two classrooms did not have up to date written activity plans. One had a date of 8/28/23, another 7/24/23. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Teachers and parents reported that children were not changed promptly and that this caused diaper rash on the children. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that physical abuse and neglectful supervision occurred. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three caregivers have expired First Aid training certificates. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Three caregivers did not complete all 24 of the required training hours for the last completed training year. The caregivers will be pushing back recent training hours to make up for the training hours. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation has not tested the carbon monoxide system monthly. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The center is serving only one snack component to the children for snack time on some days rather than two snack components from different food groups daily. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
One electrical outlet was uncovered in a classroom with children under five years old. This was corrected at inspection when the staff covered the electrical outlet with a cover. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One out of ten staff records reviewed during the inspection did not include the proof of education requirement. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The operation had three trash cans that contained garbage in them without lids on them allowing garbage to be accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when two trash can lids were put onto the trash cans and one trash can was removed from the classroom. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The incident report for the alleged supervision concern was not given to or signed by the parent within the required 48 hours of the incident. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two staff did not have a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
A child with noted food allergies on their enrollment form did not have a plan on file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers have expired CPR certificates. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not self-report an incident that placed children at risk. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Cleaning products were accessible to children in a pre-school classroom. The products were moved to an inaccessible cabinet during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A 155-16 month old child was watching a cartoon on an ipad when I walked in for the walkthrough. The teacher saw me and turned it off. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
A teacher did not console or comfort a child who was upset for a 15-20 minute period of time. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
The operation did not have an activity plan for each group of children in the child-care center posted. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
The operation did not have a emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During a follow up inspection a teacher was observed yelling at the children for 10 minutes as they got ready for nap. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
3 teachers, the director, the assistant director and I found that the teacher does not keep their classroom clean. Photos of the floors, walls, and door show that they are dirty. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Two caregivers do not have diplomas in their records showing they have graduated from High School. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The operation used a vehicle to transport children that does not have a current inspection or registration. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report concerns brought to their attention that could place children at risk. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an emergency allergy plan. |
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192 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.
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