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

State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, children under the age of two years old are provided screen time in the closing classroom.

Corrected Oct 29, 2026, verified by the state Nov 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: A five month old and a 25 month old were observed in the infant class napping.

Corrected Aug 7, 2025, verified by the state Aug 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: One written feeding instruction was last updated June 9th, 2025.

Corrected Aug 7, 2025, verified by the state Aug 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Infant care areas must have the furnishings and equipment the state requires.

State rule 746.2405(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant"

Inspector's note: One crib was observed being used by three different children.

Corrected Feb 25, 2025, verified by the state Mar 14, 2025.

Medium risk The most recent licensing inspection report or letter must be posted.

State rule 746.401(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation"

Inspector's note: The operations most recent licensing investigation form was not posted.

Corrected Mar 4, 2025, verified by the state Mar 14, 2025.

Medium risk Safety straps on chairs must be used if the manufacturer requires them.

State rule 746.4501(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer"

Inspector's note: An 18 month old was observed seated in a feeding chair without the required straps. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: Students were observed having screen time during snack. Note: This was corrected when the television was turned off.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

State rule 746.2417(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that a five-month-old infant was seated in a restrictive device longer than 15 minutes.

Corrected Apr 23, 2025, verified by the state May 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: One record did not contain the emergency contact address.

Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified by the state Feb 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Children being transported must be secured in the safety seats or restraints the state requires.

State rule 746.5607(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion"

Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained, students are not wearing the required seatbelts while the bus is in motion.

Corrected Mar 4, 2025, verified by the state Mar 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Release Information"

Inspector's note: Two enrollment forms did not contain a completed release information section.

Corrected Mar 4, 2025, verified by the state Mar 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.

State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"

Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained one drivers transportation training was completed in 2022. Based on the evidence obtained the two listed directors did not have transportation training.

Corrected Mar 14, 2025, verified by the state Mar 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

State rule 746.2417(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily"

Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained, infants are not provided with daily outdoor play.

Corrected Mar 11, 2025, verified by the state Mar 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The child's health statement must be on file within one week of admission.

State rule 746.611(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission"

Inspector's note: One student record did not contain the required health statement. The student was enrolled 1/6/2025.

Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified by the state Feb 21, 2025.

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: One caregiver was observed in the infant classroom prior to receiving background check eligibility.

Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified by the state Dec 2, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).