Acushnet Kindercare

Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“The carpet and walls in of the classroom was stained. Another room, the sink was clogged, the wall was stained and the ceiling had AC dust on the walls.”

Rule 746.3407(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 31, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2025.

Children Handwashing Before Eating

“A child was observed not washing hands after toileting. The children in the room were observed not washing hands before eating a meal. The caregiver was observed not washing hands after removing gloves. This was corrected when the caregiver had the child and caregivers washed hands.”

Rule 746.3417(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 15, 2025.

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

“A caregiver humiliated a child by getting down on the child’s level and growling, and yelling at the child like a dog.”

Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 23, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2025.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

“The operation did not report allegations of suspected abuse of a child when the information was brought to their attention.”

Rule 746.1201(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 25, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2025.

No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

“A staff member brought a vape pen inside the daycare classroom.”

Rule 746.3703(d). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 25, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2025.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“The caregiver did not make good judgement when she failed to realize a child was outside unsupervised.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 4, 2025.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“Supervision was not ensured due to a child being outside unattended for a few minutes.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 19, 2025.

Required Admission Information-Child’s allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

“Of the eight children s files reviewed, one did not have the Allergy section of the Enrollment Form completed. This was corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 746.605(15). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 31, 2024.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“Adequate supervision was not maintained in the Toddler classroom where the incident occurred.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 13, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 3, 2024.

Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

“The caregiver “tapped” a child’s hand as a method of discipline.”

Rule 746.2803(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 3, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 3, 2024.