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High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.

State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"

Inspector's note: The van used to transport children had a fire extinguisher present, but it was not properly secured.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state May 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The operation had an expired annual sanitation inspection at the time of the inspection.

Corrected May 15, 2026, verified by the state May 15, 2026.

Medium-high risk Vehicles used to transport children must be maintained safely.

State rule 746.5603(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely"

Inspector's note: The van used to transport children have an expired registration.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state May 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: A food allergy emergency plan was missing for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state Jun 9, 2026.

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: Four children enrolled did not have the required admission information: emergency contact address

Corrected May 16, 2025, verified by the state May 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: Three out of six caregivers did not have the required personnel record: proof of education

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 3, 2025.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have the required personnel form: Pre-employment affidavit

Corrected May 16, 2025, verified by the state May 21, 2025.

Low risk A child's health statement must be written, dated within the past year, and say the child can take part in the program.

State rule 746.611(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program"

Inspector's note: Four children enrolled did not have the required health statement available for review.

Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Based on the information received by DFPS, the caregiver did not exhibit good judgement by hitting the child on her head and grabbing her by the arms while attempting to get the child's attention.

Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified by the state Feb 11, 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: Based on the information obtained by DFPS, there is video footage which shows the caregiver leaving children alone on the playground.

Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified by the state Feb 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).