Gayle Benjamin Childcare

Medium-high risk Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver

State rule 747.1209(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver"

Inspector's note: CCR observed a household member assisting the provider in caring for the children, who does not meet the minimum qualifications required for an assistant caregiver.

Corrected Oct 12, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

State rule 747.2319(6) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup"

Inspector's note: CCR observed two infants lying down in the play yard with their milk bottles. Correction made: the provider removed the infant s from the play yard.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A severe-weather sheltering drill must be held four times a calendar year.

State rule 747.5005(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year"

Inspector's note: The operation has not practiced a sheltering drill for severe weather.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Sep 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A lock-down drill must be held four times a calendar year.

State rule 747.5005(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year"

Inspector's note: The operation has not practiced a lockdown drill.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Sep 28, 2026.

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be mounted as the state requires.

State rule 747.5105 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Mounting of Fire Extinguishers"

Inspector's note: CCR observed that the provider's fire extinguisher was not mounted and was stored on the pantry shelf.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Sep 28, 2026.

Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.

State rule 747.2105(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: CCR observed a household member turning on the television to play the Ms. Rachel show for the infants. Correction made: The provider turn off the television.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.

State rule 747.3935(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"

Inspector's note: The provider has not reviewed the recall notices issued by the CPSC, nor does the provider have the HHSC children s products certification form.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Sep 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 747.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: Four children's files were reviewed, and one child was missing immunization records.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Sep 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training that meets the state's guidelines.

State rule 747.1313(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers"

Inspector's note: The CPR and First Aid certification for the provider has expired.

Corrected Oct 20, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Required Fees

State rule HRC42.054: "Required Fees"

Inspector's note: The operation has a pending background check fee that have not been paid since 12/02/2024.

Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Sep 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 747.3203(13) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible"

Inspector's note: CCR observed the cleaning products in the restroom were stored under an unlocked cabinet, making them accessible to children.

Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Oct 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A new battery must be installed in carbon-monoxide detectors annually.

State rule 747.5337(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Install New Battery Annually"

Inspector's note: The carbon monoxide detection system is not working, and the batteries need to be replaced.

Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Oct 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 747.2321(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: The feeding sheet for the three infants was not available during the inspection.

Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Sep 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The most recent inspection report must be posted.

State rule 747.401(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Posting Requirements-Inspection Report"

Inspector's note: The most recent licensing inspection was not posted on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the inspection form that was left at the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The 'Keeping Children Safe' poster must be posted.

State rule 747.401(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster"

Inspector's note: CCR did not see "Keeping Children Safe" displayed on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the Keeping Children Safe posted on the parent board.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).