The Learning Experience

AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation when caregiver was not following conditions of a background check.”

Rule 745.635(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 18, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 1, 2026.

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

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a child was left unsupervised in the hallway while still signed in to care. The assigned caregiver left the area without verifying the child?s whereabouts, resulting in a lapse in supervision.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 1, 2026.

Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows the operation did notify parents, but not immediately as required by minimum standards.”

Rule 746.307(b)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 1, 2026.

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows the operation did not provide the parent with a copy of the incident report within the required time frame.”

Rule 746.701(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 1, 2026.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“8 out of 16 children’s infant feeding sheets had not been updated within the last 30 days.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 29, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 9, 2026.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the caregiver did not ensure she knew which children she was responsible for. As a result, a child was left behind in the classroom.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 12, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 24, 2026.

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

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver left a child alone in a classroom. The assigned caregiver left the area without verifying the child?s whereabouts, resulting in a lapse in supervision.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 12, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 24, 2026.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the caregiver did not share relevant information with the incoming caregiver, including parent instructions and details about the child. As a result, continuity of care was not maintained.”

Rule 746.1203(10). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 12, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 24, 2026.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“A caregiver was out of ratio, when she was observed caring for 7 children instead of 5.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 30, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 11, 2026.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows the operation did not report an occurrence that placed a child at risk for injury or harm as required.”

Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 3, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 11, 2026.

Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows the caregivers reported they used physical force to make a child nap or rest during naptime.”

Rule 746.2905(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 3, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 11, 2026.

Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

“Upon arrival, observed two caregivers in one classroom with 16 children; SAG - 17 months. This was corrected when the second caregiver in one of the groups arrived to work.”

Rule 746.1609. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 17, 2025.

Activities for Infants - Provide Large Muscle Development

“Observed the Sit-Up Support Ring being used by an 5 month old infant as a tummy time support pillow. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the Sit-Up support ring from the infant’s chest.”

Rule 746.2417(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 14, 2025.

Children Handwashing Before Eating

“The toddlers’ hands were not washed before eating their breakfast/snack. Prior to mealtime, they were observed playing with toys in the classroom.”

Rule 746.3417(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 26, 2025.

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

“During the follow up inspection, it was found that the teachers were signing and dating the infant feeding instructions.”

Rule 746.2421(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 20, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 26, 2025.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“An active background check was unavailable to review for one caregiver who was present and supervising children. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 6, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 12, 2025.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“One caregiver did not know how many children she was supervising. This was corrected when the caregiver counted the children and corrected her initial answer.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 12, 2025.

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

“In the toddler room, observed feeding bibs in the handwashing sink. This was correceted when the bibs were removed from the sink.”

Rule 746.2419(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2025.

Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using

“There was standing water and debirs inside of the sensory table located on the playground. This was corrected when the director dump the water out of the sensory table.”

Rule 746.3407(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 12, 2025.

Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods

“Observed children in one classroom sitting at the table without an activity. This was corrected when the caregiver let the children play in centers.”

Rule 746.2205(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2025.

Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups

“Observed three toddlers walking around the classroom with their training cups. This was corrected when the director sat each child down in a chair.”

Rule 746.2505(4)(C). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2025.

Provide care consistent with child’s habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

“The operation failed to provide care consistent with the child?s needs when a child was served food that he was not supposed to consume on two separate dates while in care at the operation.”

Rule 746.1203(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 31, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 28, 2025.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“One caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for during inspection.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 18, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

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

“Good judgement-When a child was exhibiting behavior issues in the class, administration did not provide the caregivers additional resources or support to help the child and protect the safety of the other children in the classroom.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

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

“One child was unsupervised while present at the operation when the child was able to leave their classroom without the assigned caregiver being aware of their whereabouts in the operation.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

“One staff raised their voice while disciplining the child humiliating the child in the classroom in front of the other children and staff, blaming the child for being hit by another child while present at the operation. Specifically, using a harsh tone while telling the child it was their fault they were hit for following the other child.”

Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

“It was found during an investigation that there was one incident where a child was unsupervised at the operation that was not reported to CCR.”

Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 28, 2025.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“The operation was found during an investigation to be out of ratio in one classroom when they had one caregiver with 18-20 children in a classroom that is only supposed to have 15 children with one caregiver.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

Supervised Naptime Daily

“A child was not provided nap or rest time even though the child was in care more than 5 hours.”

Rule 746.2901. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 28, 2025.

Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

“The operation was found during an investigation to be serving candy, soda, and cupcakes to a child in care regularly which does meet the meals and snacks must follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.”

Rule 746.3301(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion

“The operation does not have a written operational policy that addresses suspension and expulsion.”

Rule 746.501(a)(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 28, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 28, 2025.

Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods

“Multiple children were found during the investigation to have long waiting periods between activities and/or prolonged periods during which children stand or sit specifically at the front desk and/or in the director?s office.”

Rule 746.2205(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 28, 2025.

Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

“It was found during an investigation that children are using tablets which is not part of the activity plan.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 28, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

“One child was found to be using a personal cellular phone and/or tablet throughout the day that exceeds one hour per day.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

“There was no incident report written for an incident where a child was unsupervised at the operation or for behavioral issues with a child that occurred at the operation.”

Rule 746.701(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 28, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 28, 2025.

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

“The operation did not share a copy of an incident report with a parent or obtain a parent’s signature on it within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.”

Rule 746.707. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 19, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 17, 2025.

AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

“During an investigation it was discovered the operation was not following the conditions placed on a background check.”

Rule 745.635(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 3, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 13, 2024.

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

“During an investigation it was found that children are not being properly supervised when using the Make-Believe Room.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 2, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 13, 2024.

AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

“The operation failed to properly notify CCR of an injury to a child that required medical treatment.”

Rule 746.305(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 14, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 15, 2024.

Complying with Laws and Rules

“The operation provided CCR with a falsified training certificate from Shade Tree Learning.”

Rule 746.201(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 7, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 8, 2024.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“Two caregivers in two classrooms did not know how many children they were responsible for. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers were made aware of the correct number of children present in each classroom.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 1, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 27, 2024.

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“The operation did not have a fire inspection completed within the last 12 months.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 15, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 13, 2024.

Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

“Two infant cribs did not have snug fitting sheets on the mattress. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers changed the sheets.”

Rule 746.2409(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 1, 2024.

Annual Sanitation Inspection

“The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.”

Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 15, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 13, 2024.

Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

“The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the monthly check of the fire extinguishers.”

Rule 746.5307(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 1, 2024.