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Little Bloomers

Child care center · 1017 S F ST, Harlingen, TX 78550-6748 · License 1129366

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 90. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (328)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed seven infants waiting for lunch to be served while television was on.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed a caregiver supervising 9 infants. Child/caregiver ratios for infants 12 months to 17 months is 5:1.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
A caregiver was heard using an inappropriate tone with children in care.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Observed two caregivers present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check /FBI. Observed a third employee present in the building without having a background check/FBI.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is an old indoor AC blower in the corner of the playground accessible to the children. There was an old flower pot that was rusted at the bottom and had fallen over (this was removed from the playground.)
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
There is a Lil Tykes type of structure that has a cracked in the middle section which poses a pinching hazards.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed a caregiver supervising 6 infants.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two children files are missing immunization records.
4 746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Observed that water was not served during breakfast.
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There was a napping mat in the afterschool room that had tears on top. It does not allow for proper sanitizing. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by throwing it away)
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Staff files reviewed shows that they are missing training in child maltreatment.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were 2 areas on the playground fence that needs to have boards replaced. (Pictures on file)
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the caregiver's actions do rise to the level of abuse as defined by the Texas Family Code since the child was observed with marks and bruises due to inappropriate restraint.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Permit holder needs to ensure that facility complies with child/caregiver ratios and must allow parents access inside facility to drop off and pick up their children during business hours as well as comply with Minimum Standards and all applicable Laws and Rules.
4 746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Based on the DFPS investigation it was determined that the none of the staff understood who was in charge of the center while the director was out of the building.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
There are 2 caregivers who rotate being caring for infants who do not have current training in SIDS.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During a DFPS investigation is was found that the children in the 3 year old classroom were being yelled at.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list was validated while inspector was present. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection.)
Yes
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the infant caregiver was in charge of infants and afterschool children with one of the youngest school age children being at least 6 years old with the infants at least 17 months of age.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The background checks had not been validated since May 23,2023.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver does not have CPR training available for review.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Out of all staff files reviewed, all staff were missing the following trainngs: emergenccy preparedeness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies, understanding building and premises safety, handling, storing and disposing of medication.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were a total of 10 toddlers with 1 caregivver. The specified age was 22 months which caused the classroom to be out of ratio by 1. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the oldest child was moved into the next classroom.)
1 746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
Two caregivers do not have TB results available for review.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Observed chlidren having breakfast and did not wash their hands.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 11/26/20 to 11/25/21. A second caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 9/12/20 to 9/11/21.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that infants had been left unsupervised while caregiver was outside with a group of school-age children.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Immunizations were not available for a child that is enrolled and attends day care.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of children's files reviewed, 1 was missing the needed immunizations.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A caregiver does not have first aid training available for review.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was hit on the head by a caregiver.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission information was not available for a child that is enrolled and attending day care.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director does not have annual training for cycle 8/24/20 to 8/23/21.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver's files was not available at the time of the inspection.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
There is a Lil Tykes type of structure that has a cracked in the middle section which poses a pinching hazards.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were a total of 10 toddlers with 1 caregivver. The specified age was 22 months which caused the classroom to be out of ratio by 1. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the oldest child was moved into the next classroom.)
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Immunizations were not available for a child that is enrolled and attends day care.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
There are 2 caregivers who rotate being caring for infants who do not have current training in SIDS.
4 746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Observed that water was not served during breakfast.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Staff files reviewed shows that they are missing training in child maltreatment.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Out of all staff files reviewed, all staff were missing the following trainngs: emergenccy preparedeness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies, understanding building and premises safety, handling, storing and disposing of medication.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Permit holder needs to ensure that facility complies with child/caregiver ratios and must allow parents access inside facility to drop off and pick up their children during business hours as well as comply with Minimum Standards and all applicable Laws and Rules.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver's files was not available at the time of the inspection.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The employee list was validated while inspector was present. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection.)
Yes
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two children files are missing immunization records.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the infant caregiver was in charge of infants and afterschool children with one of the youngest school age children being at least 6 years old with the infants at least 17 months of age.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is an old indoor AC blower in the corner of the playground accessible to the children. There was an old flower pot that was rusted at the bottom and had fallen over (this was removed from the playground.)
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was hit on the head by a caregiver.
1 746.1105(2) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
Two caregivers do not have TB results available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were 2 areas on the playground fence that needs to have boards replaced. (Pictures on file)
3 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
There was a napping mat in the afterschool room that had tears on top. It does not allow for proper sanitizing. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by throwing it away)
Yes
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Observed chlidren having breakfast and did not wash their hands.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During a DFPS investigation is was found that the children in the 3 year old classroom were being yelled at.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Admission information was not available for a child that is enrolled and attending day care.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The background checks had not been validated since May 23,2023.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the caregiver's actions do rise to the level of abuse as defined by the Texas Family Code since the child was observed with marks and bruises due to inappropriate restraint.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed seven infants waiting for lunch to be served while television was on.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that infants had been left unsupervised while caregiver was outside with a group of school-age children.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 11/26/20 to 11/25/21. A second caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 9/12/20 to 9/11/21.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver does not have CPR training available for review.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A caregiver does not have first aid training available for review.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of children's files reviewed, 1 was missing the needed immunizations.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed a caregiver supervising 9 infants. Child/caregiver ratios for infants 12 months to 17 months is 5:1.
4 746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Based on the DFPS investigation it was determined that the none of the staff understood who was in charge of the center while the director was out of the building.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed a caregiver supervising 6 infants.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director does not have annual training for cycle 8/24/20 to 8/23/21.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Observed two caregivers present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check /FBI. Observed a third employee present in the building without having a background check/FBI.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
5 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
A caregiver was heard using an inappropriate tone with children in care.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The background checks had not been validated since May 23,2023.
5 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
There is a Lil Tykes type of structure that has a cracked in the middle section which poses a pinching hazards.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There is an old indoor AC blower in the corner of the playground accessible to the children. There was an old flower pot that was rusted at the bottom and had fallen over (this was removed from the playground.)
4 746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Based on the DFPS investigation it was determined that the none of the staff understood who was in charge of the center while the director was out of the building.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed a caregiver supervising 6 infants.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were 2 areas on the playground fence that needs to have boards replaced. (Pictures on file)
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Director does not have annual training for cycle 8/24/20 to 8/23/21.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 11/26/20 to 11/25/21. A second caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 9/12/20 to 9/11/21.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Staff files reviewed shows that they are missing training in child maltreatment.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that infants had been left unsupervised while caregiver was outside with a group of school-age children.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Out of all staff files reviewed, all staff were missing the following trainngs: emergenccy preparedeness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies, understanding building and premises safety, handling, storing and disposing of medication.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was hit on the head by a caregiver.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Observed chlidren having breakfast and did not wash their hands.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver does not have CPR training available for review.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Observed two caregivers present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check /FBI. Observed a third employee present in the building without having a background check/FBI.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
A caregiver does not have first aid training available for review.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.

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

Inspections (112)

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

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