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High risk A sleeping infant must be removed from a restrictive device.

State rule 746.2426(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough it was observed that one of the infants was asleep in a restrictive device for less than 5 minutes. Note: Observed the caregiver move the child to the crib.

Corrected Oct 15, 2026, verified by the state Oct 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cribs must have snug-fitting sheets.

State rule 746.2409(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough of the operation it was observed that two of the cribs had unfitted sheets.

Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infants must not walk or sleep with a bottle or cup.

State rule 746.2419(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup"

Inspector's note: While conducting a walkthrough of the operation it was observed that an infant was in the crib sleeping with a bottle. Note: Observed the caregiver remove the bottle from the crib.

Corrected Oct 15, 2026, verified by the state Oct 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: While conducting a walkthrough of the operation, it was observed that there was only one caregiver to 5 infants. Specified age group 11 months.

Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Toddlers must never be allowed to sleep or walk with a bottle or cup.

State rule 746.2505(4)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups"

Inspector's note: While conducting a walkthrough of the operation, it was observed that a toddler was walking around with a bottle in their mouth.

Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained by DFPS, there is sufficient evidence to substantiate that a caregiver pinched children as a form of discipline.

Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified by the state Sep 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained by DFPS, the operation was aware of an incident where a caregiver used inappropriate discipline, but a report was not made to Child Care Regulation.

Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified by the state Sep 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: There was a circular hole in the wall of the PreK classroom observed during inspection.

Corrected May 19, 2026, verified by the state May 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The fire marshal inspection expired in November 06, 2025.

Corrected Feb 18, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete the annual training hours and topics the state requires, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required"

Inspector's note: Two caregivers were missing the training hours requirement in Guidance and discipline.

Corrected Jan 23, 2026, verified by the state Jan 20, 2026.

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: Based on information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver pinched children while in care.

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