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Portland Headstart Center

Child care center · 518 ELM ST, Portland, TX 78374-1712 · License 855973- 9871

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 17. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (104)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.
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 found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.
Yes
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.
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 found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.
Yes
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.
Yes
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.
Yes
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.
Yes
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.
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 found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.
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 found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.
Yes
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.
Yes
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.
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 found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.
Yes
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.
Yes
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.
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 found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.
Yes
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The Staff List that was posted was not current. This was corrected when a current staff list was developed and posted.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Inspector observed sign in and out sheets at the operation to provide that the director is not adequately present during hours of operation.
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 found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while children were napping.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have signed information to show the parents received the operation policies at enrollment.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of two staff records read did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. The staff member was missing 4 1/2 hours of training and did not have training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety, and medication administration. The corrections have not been submitted to Licensing within a timely manner. This is a re-cite.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One out of the three staff records monitored did not have their current training year of trainings available for review.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current employee list at the operation. This is a re-cite.
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
For several weeks, there was not a director present at the operation. The director on file became the new director at another operation. Paperwork for the prospective director was sent on October 27, 2022 to the operations licensing inspector for evaluation of her credentials to becoming the operations new Director. This will be rectified by the Director on file being present at the operation until the perspective staff has received her Director's Certificate from Child Care Regulation.
Yes
4 746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
The director was not present during the follow up inspection. This is a re-cite.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Inspector observed one classroom unsupervised while children were napping.
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 found unsupervised in the adult bathroom located behind two closed doors.

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

Inspections (32)

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

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