Loving Touch Child Care

Medium-high risk Orientation Required for Caregivers-Overview of Minimum Standards

State rule 747.1301(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Orientation Required for Caregivers-Overview of Minimum Standards"

Inspector's note: Three assistant caregivers have not completed an orientation that includes SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Licensed caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

State rule 747.1303(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training"

Inspector's note: One assistant caregiver received 5 of the 24 clock hours of required training. The assistant caregiver will need to receive 19 clock hours of make-up training hours.

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

Medium-high risk Pediatric first aid and CPR training must be skill-based and hands-on.

State rule 747.1313(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on"

Inspector's note: The primary and assistant caregivers have not competed a CPR training that adheres to the guidelines set forth by the American Heart Association.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026.

Medium-high risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 747.207(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. Recommended clothing and footwear for outside activities. 2. Procedures for administering medication. 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline phone number and how to access the HHSC website. 4. Safe sleep policy for infants 12 months and younger. 5. Emergency Preparedness Plan

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must cover evacuation, relocation and sheltering procedures.

State rule 747.5003(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures"

Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan does not include the following information: 1. How children under the age of 2 and limited mobility will be evacuated from the home. 2. A copy of the emergency evacuation and relocation diagram.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must include communication procedures.

State rule 747.5003(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures"

Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan does not include the emergency phone number on file with Child Care Regulation.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026.

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must provide continuity of care.

State rule 747.5003(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care"

Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for suring the emergency.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026.

Medium-high risk The home must have at least one approved fire extinguisher (3A-40BC dry chemical or as approved by the fire marshal).

State rule 747.5103 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: The home is not equipped with the correct size fire extinguisher.

Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026.

Medium risk The primary caregiver must complete 6 hours of annual training in specific topics.

State rule 747.1309(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Primary Caregiver Annual Training -6 hours in specific topics"

Inspector's note: The primary did not complete 6 clock hours of in person training for the January 2025-January 2026 training year.

Corrected May 18, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026.

Medium risk The primary caregiver must complete the annual training topics the state requires, which have no set hours.

State rule 747.1309(d) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours"

Inspector's note: The primary caregiver did not receive training hours in the following topics for the January 2025-January 2026 training year: emergency preparedness, communicable diseased including immunizations, food allergies, administering medications, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling storing and disposing of hazardous materials. The caregiver will need to complete make-up training hours.

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

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 747.901 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: Of the four personnel records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One lacked document6ation of they meet the education requirements. 2. All lacked photo identification. 3. Two lacked a pre-employment affidavit. 4. Two lacked a notarized affidavit.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026.

Medium-low risk Parent right to receive contact information for CCR

State rule 747.521(7) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Parent right to receive contact information for CCR"

Inspector's note: Parents have not been provided with information on how to contact the local Child Care Regulation office.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Mar 31, 2026.

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

State rule 747.605(13) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child"

Inspector's note: The admissions form did not include the special needs information.

Corrected Apr 1, 2025, verified by the state Mar 31, 2025.