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Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: I conducted the walkthrough for indoor and outdoor. I observed two playgrounds for toddlers and preschoolers. There are some new wood chips under the equipment, but only 2 inches of loose fill (see picture)

Corrected May 18, 2026, verified by the state May 20, 2026.

Medium-high risk Director present-Minimum 75%

State rule 746.1011(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director present-Minimum 75%"

Inspector's note: I visited the operation for monitoring on 4/20/2026 and today. The Interim Director is not present both times. According to Admin, the interim director is only at the facility on Thursday and Friday. She is still in the process of moving from Pennsylvania to Texas.

Corrected May 6, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: I conducted the walkthrough for indoor and outdoor. I observed two playgrounds for toddlers and preschoolers. There are some new wood chips under the equipment, but only 2 inches of loose fill (see picture)

Corrected May 4, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026.

Medium-high risk Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary

State rule 746.3803(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, I observed that a child's epinephrine had expired on 3/2026. An assistant called the mother to request the medication.

Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: During the walk-through, I observed that neither of the outdoor playgrounds has enough loose-fill surfacing (Less 1 inch)

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: During the HASA review of 10 children s immunization records, 4 children did not have current immunization records.

Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must relate to children in the ways the state requires.

State rule 746.1201(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children"

Inspector's note: The caregiver did not support the child's physical or emotional needs when the child got hurt.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was grabbing a child when the child was upset.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

State rule 746.1203(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children"

Inspector's note: The caregiver did not interact positively with the child.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.

State rule 746.2803(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance"

Inspector's note: The caregivers did not use positive methods of discipline and guidance to improve the behavioral concerns.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.

State rule 746.501(a)(18) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity"

Inspector's note: Operation policies stating the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter was not available to review at time of inspection.

Corrected Nov 4, 2025, verified by the state Nov 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must explain how parents can access the minimum standards online, the Texas abuse/neglect hotline and the state's website.

State rule 746.501(a)(23) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website"

Inspector's note: Instructions on how a parent may access the Minimum standards on line, Texas Abuse and Neglect Hot line; and HHSC website were not available for review at time of inspection in the operation policies.

Corrected Nov 4, 2025, verified by the state Nov 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each infant's bottles and cups must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.2419(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups"

Inspector's note: During an investigation it was determined two infant bottles were not labeled. This resulted in an infant given the incorrect bottle and having an allergic reaction.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Nov 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Meals and drinks must follow the state's nutrition and food-service rules.

State rule 746.3301(i) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child"

Inspector's note: It was determined during an investigation an infant was served a food item identified as a diagnosed food allergy resulting in emergency medical treatment.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Nov 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Background checks must be submitted when the operation becomes aware someone requires one.

State rule 745.621(a)(7) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605"

Inspector's note: Individual without an active background check was observed alone with children.

Corrected May 29, 2025, verified by the state Jun 12, 2025. 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: Three children were observed alone in a room without a qualified caregiver at time of inspection. This was corrected when children were brought to a classroom with a qualified caregiver.

Corrected May 29, 2025, verified by the state Jun 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the enrollment agreement.

State rule 746.603(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement"

Inspector's note: Two children observed at operation did not have enrollment paperwork on file. Corrected when enrollment forms were filled out at time of inspection.

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