Smileyface Child Care

Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction

“Assistant caregiver did not have any training. 10/19/23- Former assistant (Dave) is no longer employed. Current assistant (Vaka) does not have but 2 hours out of 24 required annual training.”

Rule 747.1305(d). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 2, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2023.

Notification of Planned Closure

“Based on the gatherings during the investigation, it was determined the operation failed to notify Childcare Regulations of the closure of 5 or more consecutive days.”

Rule 747.301(7). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 11, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 28, 2023.

Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure

“Dome climber structure was observed in the backyard. The structure was about 3 feet tall.”

Rule 747.4403(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 1, 2023.

Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained

“No sing in/out log was maintained for the children’s attendance. There was no records of the previous 3 months available for review.”

Rule 747.635(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 1, 2023.

Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction

“Assistant caregiver did not have any training.”

Rule 747.1305(d). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 19, 2023.

Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation

“Staff did not have an orientation of the home before having unsupervised access to chidren. 11/16/22--Staff did not have the home orientation before having unsupervised access to children.”

Rule 747.1303(1)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 22, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 22, 2022.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“2 out of 9 children’s files did not have immunization records available for review. 11/16/22-One file out of the 2 remained with the lack of updated immunizations for review.”

Rule 747.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 22, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 22, 2022.

Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

“Assistant staff did not have the affidavit in file ready for review during the visit.”

Rule 747.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 22, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 22, 2022.

Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

“3 large plant pots were filled with water at the backyard. Children have been out there the day prior”

Rule 747.3501(8). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 1, 2022.

Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation

“Staff did not have an orientation of the home before having unsupervised access to chidren.”

Rule 747.1303(1)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 8, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 16, 2022.

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

“The cleaning supplies were located under the sink in the bathroom the children use. The cabinet did not have locks to avoid access for children in care.”

Rule 747.3203(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 8, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

“The A/C unit was not covered or protected in any way to avoid access to the children in care.”

Rule 747.3501(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 8, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 8, 2022.

Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained

“A sign in and out log for children’s attendance was not available for review.”

Rule 747.635(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 8, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 8, 2022.

Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

“Staff did not have 30 required annual training available for review.”

Rule 747.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 15, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 16, 2022.

Children’s Records - Health Statement

“3 out of 9 chidlren’s files did not have a health statement available for review.”

Rule 747.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 15, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 16, 2022.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“2 out of 9 children’s files did not have immunization records available for review.[”

Rule 747.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 15, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 16, 2022.

Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training

“Staff did not have abuse and neglect training available for review.”

Rule 747.901(9). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 8, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 8, 2022.

Initial background checks submitted - At the time you submit your application

“Two household member present did not have a background check available for review during the visit. One lives here during the summer and the other visits on a regular basis.”

Rule 745.621(a)(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 25, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 7, 2022.

Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

“The required annual drill documentation was not available for review.”

Rule 747.801(7). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 24, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 7, 2022.