Child care center ·
602 W NOPAL ST, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834-3137 ·
License 55484
Capacity 79. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
The center was cited for a caregiver inappropriately grabbing a child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver used a food item as a reward after a piece of candy was given to children for good behavior. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Safety drills have not been documented since April 2025. |
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| 5 | — |
746.3001 - Field Trips - Ensure Safety
The operation was not following all field trip requirements when taking children for walks around the neighborhood. Some examples include: children did not wear any identifying information with the operation's name and phone number such as a shirt or nametag; permission slips were not always signed; there was no 48-hour notice posted; emergency consents or contact information was not taken. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
The operation was out of ratio when they go on walks outside of the daycare in the neighborhood. There were at least 12 children present ranging in age from 18 months to 4 years old with only 3-4 caregivers present. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
A caregiver was concentrating on the negative behavior and not offering praise or encouragement for positive behavior. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was using language that humiliated the children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
1 out of 4 employee records reviewed were lacking 6 annual training hours for the 2023-2024 training year. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A wood door on playground was broken and screws were exposed. The grass was high in some areas of playground and sharp thorns were in tall grass. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions had not been updated in over 30 days for one infant not yet ready for table food. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operation did not follow suspension and expulsion policy. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Two infants were observed to be swaddled while laying in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed with the caregiver and the swaddles were removed. |
— |
| 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 caregiver stepped out of their classroom for a very brief moment leaving children unsupervised. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Children under 5 years old were playing in open space that was not fenced in. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Two classrooms were observed to come inside from outdoor activities and the children did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivers and the children washed their hands. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Re-cite: Four infants were observed to be swaddled while asleep in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed and the swaddles were removed. |
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| 5 | — |
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation that they were offering field trips as a service. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One out of four employee training records were not available for review. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's products certification was last certified on 01/03/2023. This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated and posted. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The center did not have proper loose fill depth underneath swings. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver did not give a child a piece of candy after the child misbehaved. The candy was given to the rest of the children in the class. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director's record was lacking an annual training topic. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers of the center used language not appropriate for children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver went to open front door and left another caregiver in charge of 2 classrooms which put caregiver out of ratio. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing table in a toddler room needs to be replaced. It is missing a part of the smooth surface covering making it difficult to sanitize. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of ten children's records evaluated lacked a copy of immunization record. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of ten children's records evaluated lacked a copy of immunization record. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operation did not follow suspension and expulsion policy. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing table in a toddler room needs to be replaced. It is missing a part of the smooth surface covering making it difficult to sanitize. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A wood door on playground was broken and screws were exposed. The grass was high in some areas of playground and sharp thorns were in tall grass. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver went to open front door and left another caregiver in charge of 2 classrooms which put caregiver out of ratio. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Re-cite: Four infants were observed to be swaddled while asleep in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed and the swaddles were removed. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director's record was lacking an annual training topic. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver used a food item as a reward after a piece of candy was given to children for good behavior. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was using language that humiliated the children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The center did not have proper loose fill depth underneath swings. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers of the center used language not appropriate for children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3001 - Field Trips - Ensure Safety
The operation was not following all field trip requirements when taking children for walks around the neighborhood. Some examples include: children did not wear any identifying information with the operation's name and phone number such as a shirt or nametag; permission slips were not always signed; there was no 48-hour notice posted; emergency consents or contact information was not taken. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
The center was cited for a caregiver inappropriately grabbing a child. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's products certification was last certified on 01/03/2023. This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated and posted. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One out of four employee training records were not available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
A caregiver was concentrating on the negative behavior and not offering praise or encouragement for positive behavior. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Safety drills have not been documented since April 2025. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver did not give a child a piece of candy after the child misbehaved. The candy was given to the rest of the children in the class. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions had not been updated in over 30 days for one infant not yet ready for table food. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation that they were offering field trips as a service. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
The operation was out of ratio when they go on walks outside of the daycare in the neighborhood. There were at least 12 children present ranging in age from 18 months to 4 years old with only 3-4 caregivers present. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Children under 5 years old were playing in open space that was not fenced in. |
— |
| 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 caregiver stepped out of their classroom for a very brief moment leaving children unsupervised. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Two infants were observed to be swaddled while laying in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed with the caregiver and the swaddles were removed. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
1 out of 4 employee records reviewed were lacking 6 annual training hours for the 2023-2024 training year. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Two classrooms were observed to come inside from outdoor activities and the children did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivers and the children washed their hands. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver went to open front door and left another caregiver in charge of 2 classrooms which put caregiver out of ratio. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of ten children's records evaluated lacked a copy of immunization record. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
1 out of 4 employee records reviewed were lacking 6 annual training hours for the 2023-2024 training year. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's products certification was last certified on 01/03/2023. This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated and posted. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Two classrooms were observed to come inside from outdoor activities and the children did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivers and the children washed their hands. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The center did not have proper loose fill depth underneath swings. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director's record was lacking an annual training topic. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregivers of the center used language not appropriate for children. |
— |
| 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 caregiver stepped out of their classroom for a very brief moment leaving children unsupervised. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver did not give a child a piece of candy after the child misbehaved. The candy was given to the rest of the children in the class. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions had not been updated in over 30 days for one infant not yet ready for table food. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Safety drills have not been documented since April 2025. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
The operation was out of ratio when they go on walks outside of the daycare in the neighborhood. There were at least 12 children present ranging in age from 18 months to 4 years old with only 3-4 caregivers present. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Children under 5 years old were playing in open space that was not fenced in. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operation did not follow suspension and expulsion policy. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Two infants were observed to be swaddled while laying in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed with the caregiver and the swaddles were removed. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3001 - Field Trips - Ensure Safety
The operation was not following all field trip requirements when taking children for walks around the neighborhood. Some examples include: children did not wear any identifying information with the operation's name and phone number such as a shirt or nametag; permission slips were not always signed; there was no 48-hour notice posted; emergency consents or contact information was not taken. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation that they were offering field trips as a service. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One out of four employee training records were not available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
A caregiver was concentrating on the negative behavior and not offering praise or encouragement for positive behavior. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was using language that humiliated the children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
The center was cited for a caregiver inappropriately grabbing a child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A wood door on playground was broken and screws were exposed. The grass was high in some areas of playground and sharp thorns were in tall grass. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing table in a toddler room needs to be replaced. It is missing a part of the smooth surface covering making it difficult to sanitize. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Re-cite: Four infants were observed to be swaddled while asleep in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed and the swaddles were removed. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver used a food item as a reward after a piece of candy was given to children for good behavior. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing table in a toddler room needs to be replaced. It is missing a part of the smooth surface covering making it difficult to sanitize. |
— |
| 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 caregiver stepped out of their classroom for a very brief moment leaving children unsupervised. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver went to open front door and left another caregiver in charge of 2 classrooms which put caregiver out of ratio. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The center did not have proper loose fill depth underneath swings. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
A caregiver was concentrating on the negative behavior and not offering praise or encouragement for positive behavior. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Re-cite: Four infants were observed to be swaddled while asleep in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed and the swaddles were removed. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was using language that humiliated the children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Children under 5 years old were playing in open space that was not fenced in. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
The operation did not follow suspension and expulsion policy. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director's record was lacking an annual training topic. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of ten children's records evaluated lacked a copy of immunization record. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions had not been updated in over 30 days for one infant not yet ready for table food. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
1 out of 4 employee records reviewed were lacking 6 annual training hours for the 2023-2024 training year. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
The center was cited for a caregiver inappropriately grabbing a child. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Safety drills have not been documented since April 2025. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3001 - Field Trips - Ensure Safety
The operation was not following all field trip requirements when taking children for walks around the neighborhood. Some examples include: children did not wear any identifying information with the operation's name and phone number such as a shirt or nametag; permission slips were not always signed; there was no 48-hour notice posted; emergency consents or contact information was not taken. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Two classrooms were observed to come inside from outdoor activities and the children did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivers and the children washed their hands. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
The operation was out of ratio when they go on walks outside of the daycare in the neighborhood. There were at least 12 children present ranging in age from 18 months to 4 years old with only 3-4 caregivers present. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's products certification was last certified on 01/03/2023. This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated and posted. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation that they were offering field trips as a service. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver did not give a child a piece of candy after the child misbehaved. The candy was given to the rest of the children in the class. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One out of four employee training records were not available for review. |
— |
80 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.
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