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Little Mermaid III Day Care Center

Child care center · 4885 PAREDES LN RD, Brownsville, TX 78526-1122 · License 832777

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 75. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (64)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Observed a 42 inch television placed on the table in the afterschool classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as television was removed from the classroom.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was out of ratio. There was 1 caregiver with 7 infants. This was corrected when a second caregiver arrived at the center.
Yes
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An infant in care did not have an assigned crib. A crib was brought to the center for the infant room.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the pre-kinder classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as outlet was covered at the time of inspection.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products annual certification was last completed on 02/1/2021. Completion of certification is overdue by 6 months.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed three infant ages 1 month, 2 month, and 3 months asleep in bouncer. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as infants were removed and placed on their back inside the crib.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was a fire inspection completed on 1/7/2022; however the operation did not pass inspection and will need to make the needed corrections.
Yes
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for a 4 month old infant in care.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products annual certification was last completed on 02/1/2021. Completion of certification is overdue by 6 months.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Observed a 42 inch television placed on the table in the afterschool classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as television was removed from the classroom.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the pre-kinder classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as outlet was covered at the time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was out of ratio. There was 1 caregiver with 7 infants. This was corrected when a second caregiver arrived at the center.
Yes
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An infant in care did not have an assigned crib. A crib was brought to the center for the infant room.
Yes
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed three infant ages 1 month, 2 month, and 3 months asleep in bouncer. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as infants were removed and placed on their back inside the crib.
Yes
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for a 4 month old infant in care.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was a fire inspection completed on 1/7/2022; however the operation did not pass inspection and will need to make the needed corrections.
Yes
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Observed a 42 inch television placed on the table in the afterschool classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as television was removed from the classroom.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the pre-kinder classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as outlet was covered at the time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An infant in care did not have an assigned crib. A crib was brought to the center for the infant room.
Yes
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for a 4 month old infant in care.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products annual certification was last completed on 02/1/2021. Completion of certification is overdue by 6 months.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was out of ratio. There was 1 caregiver with 7 infants. This was corrected when a second caregiver arrived at the center.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was a fire inspection completed on 1/7/2022; however the operation did not pass inspection and will need to make the needed corrections.
Yes
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed three infant ages 1 month, 2 month, and 3 months asleep in bouncer. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as infants were removed and placed on their back inside the crib.
Yes
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed three infant ages 1 month, 2 month, and 3 months asleep in bouncer. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as infants were removed and placed on their back inside the crib.
Yes
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for a 4 month old infant in care.
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Observed a 42 inch television placed on the table in the afterschool classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as television was removed from the classroom.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was out of ratio. There was 1 caregiver with 7 infants. This was corrected when a second caregiver arrived at the center.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the pre-kinder classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as outlet was covered at the time of inspection.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was a fire inspection completed on 1/7/2022; however the operation did not pass inspection and will need to make the needed corrections.
Yes
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An infant in care did not have an assigned crib. A crib was brought to the center for the infant room.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products annual certification was last completed on 02/1/2021. Completion of certification is overdue by 6 months.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed three infant ages 1 month, 2 month, and 3 months asleep in bouncer. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as infants were removed and placed on their back inside the crib.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products annual certification was last completed on 02/1/2021. Completion of certification is overdue by 6 months.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for a 4 month old infant in care.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was out of ratio. There was 1 caregiver with 7 infants. This was corrected when a second caregiver arrived at the center.
Yes
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An infant in care did not have an assigned crib. A crib was brought to the center for the infant room.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the pre-kinder classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as outlet was covered at the time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Observed a 42 inch television placed on the table in the afterschool classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as television was removed from the classroom.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was a fire inspection completed on 1/7/2022; however the operation did not pass inspection and will need to make the needed corrections.
Yes
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed three infant ages 1 month, 2 month, and 3 months asleep in bouncer. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as infants were removed and placed on their back inside the crib.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the pre-kinder classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as outlet was covered at the time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An infant in care did not have an assigned crib. A crib was brought to the center for the infant room.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was a fire inspection completed on 1/7/2022; however the operation did not pass inspection and will need to make the needed corrections.
Yes
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Observed a 42 inch television placed on the table in the afterschool classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as television was removed from the classroom.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was out of ratio. There was 1 caregiver with 7 infants. This was corrected when a second caregiver arrived at the center.
Yes
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for a 4 month old infant in care.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products annual certification was last completed on 02/1/2021. Completion of certification is overdue by 6 months.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the pre-kinder classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as outlet was covered at the time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An infant in care did not have an assigned crib. A crib was brought to the center for the infant room.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products annual certification was last completed on 02/1/2021. Completion of certification is overdue by 6 months.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed three infant ages 1 month, 2 month, and 3 months asleep in bouncer. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as infants were removed and placed on their back inside the crib.
Yes
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Observed a 42 inch television placed on the table in the afterschool classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as television was removed from the classroom.
Yes
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for a 4 month old infant in care.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was a fire inspection completed on 1/7/2022; however the operation did not pass inspection and will need to make the needed corrections.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was out of ratio. There was 1 caregiver with 7 infants. This was corrected when a second caregiver arrived at the center.
Yes
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An infant in care did not have an assigned crib. A crib was brought to the center for the infant room.
Yes
4 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Observed a 42 inch television placed on the table in the afterschool classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as television was removed from the classroom.
Yes
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed three infant ages 1 month, 2 month, and 3 months asleep in bouncer. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as infants were removed and placed on their back inside the crib.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Products annual certification was last completed on 02/1/2021. Completion of certification is overdue by 6 months.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was a fire inspection completed on 1/7/2022; however the operation did not pass inspection and will need to make the needed corrections.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the pre-kinder classroom. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as outlet was covered at the time of inspection.
Yes
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions were not available for a 4 month old infant in care.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was out of ratio. There was 1 caregiver with 7 infants. This was corrected when a second caregiver arrived at the center.
Yes

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

Inspections (16)

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

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