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Edinburg North Head Start Center

Child care center · 8 1/2 MILES EAST 2812, Edinburg, TX 78539 · License 831573- 5371

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Poor

Capacity 147. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (88)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records were not available for review.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records were not available for review.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records were not available for review.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records were not available for review.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records were not available for review.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records were not available for review.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records were not available for review.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver supervising a group of children during the naptime did not know how many children were in the group. When asked for the number of children present in the room the caregiver stated there were 17 children, however there were only 16 children present.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
CPR/1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired 1/25/2022. NOTE: Training has been scheduled for 2/4/2022.
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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unsupervised in a classroom for 6 minutes during a practice fire drill evacuation.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A nail was found in the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training certificates were not available for review for three teachers.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
4 children in two different classrooms were watching cartoons on a computer not related to planned activities. NOTE: Caregivers transitioned with the children to another activity.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child was observed watching You Tube videos on a tablet while laying down on a mat during the naptime in a pre-k classroom.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Training records were not available for review.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation two caregivers used prohibited methods of guidance at the operation. A caregiver forcibly redirected a child and pushed child while in care at the operation. Another caregiver grabbed a child with force as a form of guidance.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregivers allowed a child to remain asleep an hour and fifty-one minutes past the scheduled naptime resulting in the child being left unsupervised in the classroom during a practice fire drill evacuation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During inspection, it was noted that two of the three outdoor play areas contained a significant amount of bird droppings, which hindered a classroom's ability to engage in outdoor activities. Additionally, plastic wrappers were found scattered on the ground, and there was broken play equipment in the area designated for children. A bird nest was also observed in the metal shade structure above the outdoor play area. All six classrooms, the hallway, and the kitchen were found to have dead insects in the light ceiling panels.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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