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Scribbles and Giggles Institute

Child care center · 2305 W UNIVERSITY DR, Edinburg, TX 78539-2801 · License 1362766

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 140. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (216)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill underneath a slide which measures less than 5 ft in height is not at the required 6 inches.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
The admission documentation for one child was incomplete due to the absence of certain pages.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
1 out of 12 staff records reviewed is missing a valid high school diploma or equivalent. Discussed waiver/varience with director.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not inform Child Care Regulation of a child injury that required medical treatment.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan for two children with a food allergy.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A four-month-old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was moved into a crib after being instructed to do so.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Hand washing did not occur before snack in the Pre-K classroom and before dinner for a group of children in the School Age classroom as observed during inspection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A portable basketball hoop within reach of children was observed tilted and without sand or water to sustain the base. It was located in the playground area where children were playing. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Equipment was removed from the child care area during inspection.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in the transportation vehicle. There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for one child being transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The missing information was placed in the transportation binder.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
CPR training taken by 2 of the caregivers present during inspection did not include use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During the investigation it was found that children were placed in high chairs as a form of punishment. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Director did not have a current transportation training.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
There was no mark to indicate the depth of the loose-fill surfacing material, mulch, for a slide structure.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Orientation statements of 4 out of 10 personnel records reviewed were not available for review during inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass is overgrown in the playground. A board on the fence is loose.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Updated immunization records of 2 out of 10 child records reviewed were not available during inspection. NOTE: One of the immunization records was requested from parent and made available during the inspection.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not maintained at the proper depth for two play structures in the outdoor play area. The dirt underneath the mulch visible and over grown weeds were observed within the mulch.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Employee in the process of receiving high school equivalency was providing care of children during inspection. Operation has not submitted a variance for employee.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
A personnel record was not available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The classrooms utilized by the children were observed with water stains on the ceiling tiles and dead insects in the light panels. The outdoor area was observed with two exposed nails in the wooden surroundings of a tree. A trash bag was in left in the infant room. Note: The trash bag was removed. There was loose ceiling vent in a classroom used by the children.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
5 out of 12 staff records reviewed are missing pre-service training topics.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The class was not following a system to say which side would face the ground and which side would face up.
1 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
Diploma of education outside of U.S. was not translated and equivalence information was not available for review for 1 caregiver.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
A caregiver at the operation has a high school diploma which is not valid.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One personnel record was missing the education document, and form 2912 for a caregiver hired on 5/04/26. Training records were not available for one employee.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The investigation shows that a staff member started working at the operation before there was a cleared background check. (NOTE: Employee is no longer working at the operation.)
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass is overgrown in the playground. A board on the fence is loose.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During the investigation it was found that children were placed in high chairs as a form of punishment. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
CPR training taken by 2 of the caregivers present during inspection did not include use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
The admission documentation for one child was incomplete due to the absence of certain pages.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
There was no mark to indicate the depth of the loose-fill surfacing material, mulch, for a slide structure.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not maintained at the proper depth for two play structures in the outdoor play area. The dirt underneath the mulch visible and over grown weeds were observed within the mulch.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Employee in the process of receiving high school equivalency was providing care of children during inspection. Operation has not submitted a variance for employee.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Director did not have a current transportation training.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan for two children with a food allergy.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Updated immunization records of 2 out of 10 child records reviewed were not available during inspection. NOTE: One of the immunization records was requested from parent and made available during the inspection.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
1 out of 12 staff records reviewed is missing a valid high school diploma or equivalent. Discussed waiver/varience with director.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Hand washing did not occur before snack in the Pre-K classroom and before dinner for a group of children in the School Age classroom as observed during inspection.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not inform Child Care Regulation of a child injury that required medical treatment.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The class was not following a system to say which side would face the ground and which side would face up.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A four-month-old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was moved into a crib after being instructed to do so.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
5 out of 12 staff records reviewed are missing pre-service training topics.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The investigation shows that a staff member started working at the operation before there was a cleared background check. (NOTE: Employee is no longer working at the operation.)
Yes
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
A personnel record was not available for review.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One personnel record was missing the education document, and form 2912 for a caregiver hired on 5/04/26. Training records were not available for one employee.
1 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
Diploma of education outside of U.S. was not translated and equivalence information was not available for review for 1 caregiver.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The classrooms utilized by the children were observed with water stains on the ceiling tiles and dead insects in the light panels. The outdoor area was observed with two exposed nails in the wooden surroundings of a tree. A trash bag was in left in the infant room. Note: The trash bag was removed. There was loose ceiling vent in a classroom used by the children.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in the transportation vehicle. There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for one child being transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The missing information was placed in the transportation binder.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Orientation statements of 4 out of 10 personnel records reviewed were not available for review during inspection.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill underneath a slide which measures less than 5 ft in height is not at the required 6 inches.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A portable basketball hoop within reach of children was observed tilted and without sand or water to sustain the base. It was located in the playground area where children were playing. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Equipment was removed from the child care area during inspection.
Yes
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
A caregiver at the operation has a high school diploma which is not valid.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A four-month-old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was moved into a crib after being instructed to do so.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
The admission documentation for one child was incomplete due to the absence of certain pages.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One personnel record was missing the education document, and form 2912 for a caregiver hired on 5/04/26. Training records were not available for one employee.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill underneath a slide which measures less than 5 ft in height is not at the required 6 inches.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was not secured in the transportation vehicle. There was no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization form for one child being transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The missing information was placed in the transportation binder.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The investigation shows that a staff member started working at the operation before there was a cleared background check. (NOTE: Employee is no longer working at the operation.)
Yes
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Hand washing did not occur before snack in the Pre-K classroom and before dinner for a group of children in the School Age classroom as observed during inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Director did not have a current transportation training.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
5 out of 12 staff records reviewed are missing pre-service training topics.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not maintained at the proper depth for two play structures in the outdoor play area. The dirt underneath the mulch visible and over grown weeds were observed within the mulch.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The class was not following a system to say which side would face the ground and which side would face up.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
CPR training taken by 2 of the caregivers present during inspection did not include use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
A personnel record was not available for review.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
There was no mark to indicate the depth of the loose-fill surfacing material, mulch, for a slide structure.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan for two children with a food allergy.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During the investigation it was found that children were placed in high chairs as a form of punishment. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Yes
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
A caregiver at the operation has a high school diploma which is not valid.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The classrooms utilized by the children were observed with water stains on the ceiling tiles and dead insects in the light panels. The outdoor area was observed with two exposed nails in the wooden surroundings of a tree. A trash bag was in left in the infant room. Note: The trash bag was removed. There was loose ceiling vent in a classroom used by the children.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers completed Pediatric CPR training online without hands-on skill-based instruction, and practice.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A portable basketball hoop within reach of children was observed tilted and without sand or water to sustain the base. It was located in the playground area where children were playing. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Equipment was removed from the child care area during inspection.
Yes
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Orientation statements of 4 out of 10 personnel records reviewed were not available for review during inspection.
1 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
Diploma of education outside of U.S. was not translated and equivalence information was not available for review for 1 caregiver.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass is overgrown in the playground. A board on the fence is loose.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not inform Child Care Regulation of a child injury that required medical treatment.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Updated immunization records of 2 out of 10 child records reviewed were not available during inspection. NOTE: One of the immunization records was requested from parent and made available during the inspection.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
1 out of 12 staff records reviewed is missing a valid high school diploma or equivalent. Discussed waiver/varience with director.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Employee in the process of receiving high school equivalency was providing care of children during inspection. Operation has not submitted a variance for employee.
1 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
Diploma of education outside of U.S. was not translated and equivalence information was not available for review for 1 caregiver.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One personnel record was missing the education document, and form 2912 for a caregiver hired on 5/04/26. Training records were not available for one employee.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass is overgrown in the playground. A board on the fence is loose.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Employee in the process of receiving high school equivalency was providing care of children during inspection. Operation has not submitted a variance for employee.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Director did not have a current transportation training.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The investigation shows that a staff member started working at the operation before there was a cleared background check. (NOTE: Employee is no longer working at the operation.)
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Updated immunization records of 2 out of 10 child records reviewed were not available during inspection. NOTE: One of the immunization records was requested from parent and made available during the inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
5 out of 12 staff records reviewed are missing pre-service training topics.
3 746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Orientation statements of 4 out of 10 personnel records reviewed were not available for review during inspection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A portable basketball hoop within reach of children was observed tilted and without sand or water to sustain the base. It was located in the playground area where children were playing. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Equipment was removed from the child care area during inspection.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
The admission documentation for one child was incomplete due to the absence of certain pages.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Hand washing did not occur before snack in the Pre-K classroom and before dinner for a group of children in the School Age classroom as observed during inspection.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
CPR training taken by 2 of the caregivers present during inspection did not include use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
A caregiver at the operation has a high school diploma which is not valid.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill underneath a slide which measures less than 5 ft in height is not at the required 6 inches.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not inform Child Care Regulation of a child injury that required medical treatment.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
There was no Food Allergy Emergency Plan for two children with a food allergy.
3 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The class was not following a system to say which side would face the ground and which side would face up.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A four-month-old infant was observed asleep on a bouncer. The infant was moved into a crib after being instructed to do so.

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

Inspections (80)

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

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