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Cathy Lynn

Family child care home · 4834 CASTLE BRG, San Antonio, TX 78218-4102 · License 915930

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 4. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
No current vaccination or healthcare statement were available for review.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The TV was observed on during the inspection while two toddlers were eating cereal. In addition to one of the children using a tablet. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when tablet was placed in the child's backpack and TV was turned off.
Yes
4 747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children were observed coming in from outside and not washing hands. NOTE: This was corrected when the children were assisted.
Yes
4 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary caregiver Cathy Lynn is missing 25 hours of annual training.
4 747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
The operational policy did not specify the sleep requirements and restrictions for safe sleep for infants 12 months old or younger. -Pets requirements -Promoting indoor and outdoor activities -Duration of physical activities (indoor/outdoor) -Recommended clothing -Plan for weather permitting
5 747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
The emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The 3 dogs on the premises are missing vaccine records. This is scheduled for Febrary 2026.
4 747.5337(a)(4) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
Carbon monoxide was not documented for the month of February and March. NOTE: This was corrected when it was tested and written on the Emergency practices.
Yes
3 747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Operation has a total of eight children enrolled: Two children had no files available; Three of seven had no school information. Three of four files did not have a health care statement.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the four children files was missing a healthcare statement.
3 747.4305 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Children backpacks were observed on a recliner in the living room.
4 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
Permit holder is not current on First Aid.
4 747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
An infant was observed being changed using a changing mat on the sofa. NOTE: A diaper changing pack and play was available to set up.
Yes
3 747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Children were observed sleeping on the couch, as mats weren't labeled with the children's name. NOTE: Mats were labeled with the children's name.
Yes
5 747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Three of the four children did not have release information.
4 747.3307(e) - Diapering Procedures - Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Dirty diapers were observed in the restroom trashcan in a unsanitary manner. NOTE: This was corrected when the trash was taken out.
Yes
4 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three of the four children files did not have address to the emergency contacts.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The tv was on playing PBS Kids with an 11 month old in the room. The tv was left on for over an hour and did not follow the activity schedule. This was corrected at the inspection when it was turned off.
Yes
4 747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
The diaper changing area was not sanitized after using it for an 11 month old infant.
4 747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child did not wash her hands after having her diaper changed. This was corrected at the inspection.
Yes
4 747.5003(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan did not specify what essential documents will be taken when evacuating. Or how they plan on continue the same care during an evacuation. And how you will reunify the children with someone not on the pick up list.
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The home was found in unsanitary conditions. Bleach on the kitchen counter near food items. Garbage exposed and accessible to children. Significant amount of gnats were flying throughout rooms, around trash can and on garage door leading from kitchen. The under sink cabinet in the restroom had Drano accessible to children.
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Permit holder does not have current vaccination records for the four pet dogs. They expired April/2023.
3 747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of the four children files did not have school age information or permission on their enrollment form.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of the four children files was missing a immunization record.
3 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
There was no written activity plan. Permit holder did not have an activity schedule to follow to keep children occupied.
3 747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
Permit holder did not have six hours of management training available for review. .
3 747.1403 - Orientation for Household Members- Required
Two of the household members and permit holder did not have orientation available.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The tv was on playing PBS Kids with an 11 month old in the room. The tv was left on for over an hour and did not follow the activity schedule. This was corrected at the inspection when it was turned off.
Yes
4 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary caregiver Cathy Lynn is missing 25 hours of annual training.
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The home was found in unsanitary conditions. Bleach on the kitchen counter near food items. Garbage exposed and accessible to children. Significant amount of gnats were flying throughout rooms, around trash can and on garage door leading from kitchen. The under sink cabinet in the restroom had Drano accessible to children.
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Permit holder does not have current vaccination records for the four pet dogs. They expired April/2023.
4 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three of the four children files did not have address to the emergency contacts.
4 747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
The diaper changing area was not sanitized after using it for an 11 month old infant.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of the four children files was missing a immunization record.
4 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
Permit holder is not current on First Aid.
4 747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
An infant was observed being changed using a changing mat on the sofa. NOTE: A diaper changing pack and play was available to set up.
Yes
3 747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
Permit holder did not have six hours of management training available for review. .
4 747.3307(e) - Diapering Procedures - Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Dirty diapers were observed in the restroom trashcan in a unsanitary manner. NOTE: This was corrected when the trash was taken out.
Yes
3 747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Operation has a total of eight children enrolled: Two children had no files available; Three of seven had no school information. Three of four files did not have a health care statement.
3 747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Children were observed sleeping on the couch, as mats weren't labeled with the children's name. NOTE: Mats were labeled with the children's name.
Yes
3 747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of the four children files did not have school age information or permission on their enrollment form.
5 747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
The emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.
4 747.5337(a)(4) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
Carbon monoxide was not documented for the month of February and March. NOTE: This was corrected when it was tested and written on the Emergency practices.
Yes
3 747.4305 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Children backpacks were observed on a recliner in the living room.
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
No current vaccination or healthcare statement were available for review.
3 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
There was no written activity plan. Permit holder did not have an activity schedule to follow to keep children occupied.
4 747.5003(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan did not specify what essential documents will be taken when evacuating. Or how they plan on continue the same care during an evacuation. And how you will reunify the children with someone not on the pick up list.
4 747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
The operational policy did not specify the sleep requirements and restrictions for safe sleep for infants 12 months old or younger. -Pets requirements -Promoting indoor and outdoor activities -Duration of physical activities (indoor/outdoor) -Recommended clothing -Plan for weather permitting
5 747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Three of the four children did not have release information.
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The 3 dogs on the premises are missing vaccine records. This is scheduled for Febrary 2026.
4 747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child did not wash her hands after having her diaper changed. This was corrected at the inspection.
Yes
4 747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children were observed coming in from outside and not washing hands. NOTE: This was corrected when the children were assisted.
Yes
3 747.1403 - Orientation for Household Members- Required
Two of the household members and permit holder did not have orientation available.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the four children files was missing a healthcare statement.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The TV was observed on during the inspection while two toddlers were eating cereal. In addition to one of the children using a tablet. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when tablet was placed in the child's backpack and TV was turned off.
Yes
4 747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
The operational policy did not specify the sleep requirements and restrictions for safe sleep for infants 12 months old or younger. -Pets requirements -Promoting indoor and outdoor activities -Duration of physical activities (indoor/outdoor) -Recommended clothing -Plan for weather permitting
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
No current vaccination or healthcare statement were available for review.
4 747.3307(e) - Diapering Procedures - Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Dirty diapers were observed in the restroom trashcan in a unsanitary manner. NOTE: This was corrected when the trash was taken out.
Yes
4 747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
The diaper changing area was not sanitized after using it for an 11 month old infant.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The tv was on playing PBS Kids with an 11 month old in the room. The tv was left on for over an hour and did not follow the activity schedule. This was corrected at the inspection when it was turned off.
Yes
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the four children files was missing a healthcare statement.
4 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
Permit holder is not current on First Aid.
4 747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child did not wash her hands after having her diaper changed. This was corrected at the inspection.
Yes
4 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary caregiver Cathy Lynn is missing 25 hours of annual training.
3 747.1403 - Orientation for Household Members- Required
Two of the household members and permit holder did not have orientation available.
5 747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
The emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.
4 747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children were observed coming in from outside and not washing hands. NOTE: This was corrected when the children were assisted.
Yes
3 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
There was no written activity plan. Permit holder did not have an activity schedule to follow to keep children occupied.
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The 3 dogs on the premises are missing vaccine records. This is scheduled for Febrary 2026.
3 747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
Permit holder did not have six hours of management training available for review. .
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The home was found in unsanitary conditions. Bleach on the kitchen counter near food items. Garbage exposed and accessible to children. Significant amount of gnats were flying throughout rooms, around trash can and on garage door leading from kitchen. The under sink cabinet in the restroom had Drano accessible to children.
5 747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Three of the four children did not have release information.
4 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three of the four children files did not have address to the emergency contacts.
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Permit holder does not have current vaccination records for the four pet dogs. They expired April/2023.
3 747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Children were observed sleeping on the couch, as mats weren't labeled with the children's name. NOTE: Mats were labeled with the children's name.
Yes
4 747.5003(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan did not specify what essential documents will be taken when evacuating. Or how they plan on continue the same care during an evacuation. And how you will reunify the children with someone not on the pick up list.
4 747.5337(a)(4) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
Carbon monoxide was not documented for the month of February and March. NOTE: This was corrected when it was tested and written on the Emergency practices.
Yes
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The TV was observed on during the inspection while two toddlers were eating cereal. In addition to one of the children using a tablet. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when tablet was placed in the child's backpack and TV was turned off.
Yes
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of the four children files was missing a immunization record.
3 747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Operation has a total of eight children enrolled: Two children had no files available; Three of seven had no school information. Three of four files did not have a health care statement.
3 747.4305 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Children backpacks were observed on a recliner in the living room.
4 747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
An infant was observed being changed using a changing mat on the sofa. NOTE: A diaper changing pack and play was available to set up.
Yes
3 747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of the four children files did not have school age information or permission on their enrollment form.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of the four children files was missing a immunization record.
3 747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
One of the four children files did not have school age information or permission on their enrollment form.
4 747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
The operational policy did not specify the sleep requirements and restrictions for safe sleep for infants 12 months old or younger. -Pets requirements -Promoting indoor and outdoor activities -Duration of physical activities (indoor/outdoor) -Recommended clothing -Plan for weather permitting
4 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Permit holder does not have current vaccination records for the four pet dogs. They expired April/2023.
4 747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child did not wash her hands after having her diaper changed. This was corrected at the inspection.
Yes
4 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
Permit holder is not current on First Aid.
4 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The home was found in unsanitary conditions. Bleach on the kitchen counter near food items. Garbage exposed and accessible to children. Significant amount of gnats were flying throughout rooms, around trash can and on garage door leading from kitchen. The under sink cabinet in the restroom had Drano accessible to children.
5 747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Three of the four children did not have release information.
3 747.4305 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Children backpacks were observed on a recliner in the living room.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Two of the four children files was missing a healthcare statement.
3 747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Operation has a total of eight children enrolled: Two children had no files available; Three of seven had no school information. Three of four files did not have a health care statement.
4 747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children were observed coming in from outside and not washing hands. NOTE: This was corrected when the children were assisted.
Yes
4 747.5337(a)(4) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
Carbon monoxide was not documented for the month of February and March. NOTE: This was corrected when it was tested and written on the Emergency practices.
Yes
4 747.5003(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan did not specify what essential documents will be taken when evacuating. Or how they plan on continue the same care during an evacuation. And how you will reunify the children with someone not on the pick up list.
3 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
There was no written activity plan. Permit holder did not have an activity schedule to follow to keep children occupied.
3 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The tv was on playing PBS Kids with an 11 month old in the room. The tv was left on for over an hour and did not follow the activity schedule. This was corrected at the inspection when it was turned off.
Yes

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

Inspections (32)

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

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