Pals Activity Center

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

“During inspection I observed two feeding bottles and one training cup that was missing child’s name or other identifying information.Note - this was corrected when caregiver labeled all items.”

Rule 746.2419(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 29, 2026.

Required Personnel Records - Current Driver’s License

“Two personnel records evaluated did not have current driver license on file.”

Rule 746.901(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 6, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 1, 2026.

Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Tested Annually by Company or State or Local Fire Marshal

“There was no documentation to confirm the carbon monoxide detectors are serviced annually.”

Rule 746.5537(b)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 19, 2025.

Documentation of Drills

“Fire drills were not documented. This was corrected when licensing staff asked operation staff to conduct a fire drill and document it.”

Rule 746.5205(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 3, 2025.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“During the investigation the director did not operate the daycare in compliance.”

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 12, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 22, 2025.

Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

“During the review of records 3 of 10 records were missing the doctors name, address, and phone number.”

Rule 746.605(11). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 17, 2025.

Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

“During the investigation one staff member had an expired transportation certificate.”

Rule 746.1316(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 11, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 11, 2025.

Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

“During the walkthrough the crib in the infant room was not snug it was lose fitted.”

Rule 746.2409(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 24, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 24, 2025.

Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

“During the investigation walkthrough inspection the booster seats in the vans were expired as of 2015.”

Rule 746.5607(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 24, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 18, 2025.

Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

“This standard was evaluated in regard to report received and compliance was not met. The oeprational policies does not inform parents of their rights as a parent of a child who is enrolled in child care.”

Rule 746.501(a)(20). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 17, 2025.

Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions

“During the review one record was missing the schools name and phone number.”

Rule 746.605(14). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 11, 2025.

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

“During the review five staff were missing the required notarized affidavit in the file.”

Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 17, 2025.

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

“During the personal record review four staff were missing the required pre-employment affidavit.”

Rule 746.901(5). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 17, 2025.

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“An eight month old infant was observed with a blanket in their crib with them.”

Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 4, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 11, 2024.

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

“During the inspection it was observed that both caregivers in the toddler classroom were on their cell phones rather than directly supervising and interacting with the children in their care.”

Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 4, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 11, 2024.

Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

“During the inspection it was found that the first aid kits kept in the transportation vehicles all had expired antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit. This was corrected at inspection when new antiseptic wipes were added to each vehicle first aid kit.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 15, 2024.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

“During the inspection it was found that one out of the four staff who provide transportation was overdue on their annual transportation training by 7 months. Their last completed transportation training was on 03/10/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver took the training required.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(7)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 15, 2024.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“During the inspection it was observed that the toilets used by the children had visible signs of dirt and did not appear to be effectively clean behind the toilets.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 15, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 17, 2024.

AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.”

Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 22, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 4, 2024.

Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

“During the DFPS investigation it was found that safety precautions were not taken when unloading children from the daycare van, and a name to face check was not completed.”

Rule 746.5605(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 15, 2024.

AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

“During an investigation it was found that a child was left on the daycare van, sleeping and unattended.”

Rule 746.5605(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 15, 2024.

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle

“The driver did not conduct a walkthrough of the vehicle this resulted in a child being left alone in the van.”

Rule 746.5625(d)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 15, 2024.