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Medium-high risk Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids

State rule 746.3425(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids"

Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member did not initially wear gloves when handling an injury that involved blood.

Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified by the state Aug 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection a caregiver stated there were seven children in care when there were eight. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the children were recounted

Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified by the state Mar 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infant areas must be free of objects that could cause choking.

State rule 746.2401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately

Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified by the state Mar 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, a child's nap mat was positioned in front of the emergency exit door. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the mat away from the door.

Corrected Mar 4, 2026, verified by the state Mar 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must have the written operational policies the state requires, and share them with parents.

State rule 746.501(a)(21) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies"

Inspector's note: The operational policies do not include procedures for parents to review a copy of the center's most recent licensing inspection report and how parents may access minimum standards online. This information was shared via email with the operation.

Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 10, 2026.

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, there was diaper cream accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in two rooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the creams were moved to an inaccessible location.

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

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.

Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified by the state Oct 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, two cabinet doors were observed broken, posing a safety risk to the children in the class. Note: This was temporarilly corrected at inspection when the maintenance person installed safety locks on the cabinets to prevent the children from opening them.

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

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be serviced as required.

State rule 746.5307(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Extinguishers Serviced"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.

Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified by the state Oct 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.

Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified by the state Oct 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.

Corrected Oct 9, 2025, verified by the state Oct 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 fire extinguisher in the van used to transport children was placed in the cup holder, unsecured, and had not been approved by the local fire authority.

Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified by the state Nov 25, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space"

Inspector's note: The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.

Corrected Nov 13, 2024, verified by the state Nov 25, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: Licensed space was used like a storage area.

Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified by the state Nov 25, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must have the written operational policies the state requires, and share them with parents.

State rule 746.501(a)(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Discipline"

Inspector's note: Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.

Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified by the state Nov 25, 2024.

Medium risk The operation must have the written operational policies the state requires, and share them with parents.

State rule 746.501(a)(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Meals"

Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.

Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified by the state Nov 25, 2024.

Medium risk The operation must have the written operational policies the state requires, and share them with parents.

State rule 746.501(a)(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.

Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified by the state Nov 25, 2024.

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: The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified by the state Nov 25, 2024. 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: The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.

Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified by the state Nov 25, 2024.

Low risk The operation must have the written operational policies the state requires, and share them with parents.

State rule 746.501(a)(25) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions"

Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.

Corrected Nov 20, 2024, verified by the state Nov 25, 2024.