Nina Peterson

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 747.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: Two children did not have emergency medical authorization/consent on file.

Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Aug 19, 2026. 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 747.605(7) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Release Information"

Inspector's note: Three children did not have any release contact information on file.

Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high 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(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Parents' Phone Numbers"

Inspector's note: One child did not have parent contact information on file.

Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 747.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: Two children enrolled did not have immunization records maintained in their file.

Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026.

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be mounted as the state requires.

State rule 747.5105 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Mounting of Fire Extinguishers"

Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher was not mounted properly and was sitting on a shelf.

Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified by the state Jun 14, 2026.

High risk The home must have a working smoke-detection system.

State rule 747.5111 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Smoke-Detection System"

Inspector's note: A working smoke detector has not been installed in the areas that will be used by children.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 3, 2025.

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 polices lacked the following informality 1. Promotion of indoor and outdoor activity 2. Parent's rights 3. Instructions for parents to review Minimum Standards on line, the phone number for the Abuse and Neglect Hotline and the HHSC website. 4. Emergency Preparedness Plan

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate

State rule 747.2405(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate"

Inspector's note: The home is not equipped with equipment that allows children the opportunities for thinking and sensory development, small and large muscle development, language development, social and emotional development.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 3, 2025.

Medium-high risk Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

State rule 747.3303(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: The childcare home does not have a non-absorbent pad for diaper changes.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025.

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 lacked the following information: 1. How children under will be evacuated. 2, A copy of the evacuation and relocation diagram 3. The caregivers responsibility in a shelter in place/lock down emergency 4. Name and address of an alternate shelter 5. How the children will be accounted for

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 17, 2025. 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 state how you will communicate with local emergency authorities and Child Care Regulation.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 17, 2025.

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must provide for evacuating and relocating with essential documentation.

State rule 747.5003(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation"

Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan does not state how parent contact information, authorizations for emergency medical care and how daily attendance logs will be evacuated.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 during the emergency.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 11, 2025.

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must include a plan for reuniting children with parents.

State rule 747.5003(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan"

Inspector's note: The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parent once the emergency is over,

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 11, 2025.

Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be prepared as the state requires.

State rule 747.5007(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location"

Inspector's note: The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram do not show the relocation area outside of the home.

Corrected May 27, 2025, verified by the state Jun 3, 2025.

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 childcare home is not equipped with the correct size fire extinguisher.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 3, 2025.

Medium risk Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Age-appropriate

State rule 747.2505(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Age-appropriate"

Inspector's note: The home is not equipped with equipment that allows children the opportunities for thinking and sensory development, small and large muscle development, language development, social and emotional development.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 3, 2025.

Medium risk The first-aid kit must be complete.

State rule 747.3803(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "First Aid Kit - Complete Kit"

Inspector's note: The First Aid Kit lacked disposable gloves and a thermometer.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 3, 2025.