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High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, multiple children were observed entering the building and walking to their classrooms unsupervised.

Corrected Sep 17, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Directors must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(6)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection, the director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training for the last full year of employment.

Corrected Oct 17, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The last health/sanitation inspection was dated 9/16/25.

Corrected Oct 17, 2026, verified by the state Sep 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

State rule 746.3803(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated"

Inspector's note: One child with medication on site did not have a parent signature authorizing the operation to administer the medication.

Corrected Sep 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection, two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have completed Food Allergy Emergency Plans.

Corrected Sep 30, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly.

State rule 746.5307(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly"

Inspector's note: The fire extinguishers were not documented as being inspected monthly since May 2026.

Corrected Sep 17, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member did not have first aid training.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.

State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"

Inspector's note: The operation's LLC has forfeited the right to transact business in the state of Texas.

Corrected Jun 22, 2026, verified by the state Jun 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.

State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"

Inspector's note: The operation's LLC is currently forfeited in the right to transact business in the state of Texas

Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified by the state Jun 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, four children were observed unsupervised in a classroom.

Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified by the state Nov 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, there were cleaning products and other chemicals in cabinets of multiple classrooms accessible to children.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts

State rule 746.4603(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts"

Inspector's note: During the playground walkthrough, there was a jungle gym observed on the play area.

Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: During the staff file review, it was found that two caregivers did not have the in-person portion of the CPR training. One caregiver had an expired CPR card.

Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified by the state Oct 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, garbage cans in multiple classrooms were observed with no lids, leaving garbage accessible to the children.

Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: The changing table pads in the toddler rooms had cloth coverings, which were not able to be sanitized in between diaper changes.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, medication was being stored: for one child no longer enrolled, for one child no longer being administered, and two expired medications.

Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: The annual fire drill log did not have fire drills logged for April, May, June, or July of 2025.

Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: One out of the ten staff files did not have a notarized affidavit.

Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Oct 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

State rule 746.203(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance"

Inspector's note: The operation has not provided proof of liability insurance coverage by anniversary date, which was 9/23/25.

Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified by the state Oct 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: An individual with a pending background check was present in a classroom with 13 children. A caregiver with a eligible background check present, additionally. Noted: The individual left the premises during the inspection.

Corrected Apr 11, 2025, verified by the state Apr 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).