M&m’s Home Daycare

Field Trips - Signed Permission

“Caregiver took two children to the store without getting signed permission from parents.”

Rule 747.2901(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 6, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 7, 2023.

Records Maintained and Made Available - Children’s Product Certification

“Children’s records were not being properly maintained.”

Rule 747.801(12). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 20, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 8, 2023.

AP Never exceed capacity of the home

“Primary caregiver’s licensed capacity is eight children and during inspection there were nine children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the child’s mother was called and the child was picked up.”

Rule 747.207(10). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 8, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2022.

Assistant Caregivers and Substitutes Comply with Minimum Standard Rules

“Primary caregiver allowed an unqualified substitute caregiver, help care for children.”

Rule 747.207(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 8, 2022.

Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served

“Water was not served during snack.”

Rule 747.3101(f). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 8, 2022.

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

“A toddler was sleeping on a cot with a bottle in his mouth. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was removed.”

Rule 747.2405(4)(C). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2022.

Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name

“All sleeping mats were not labeled with children’s names. This was corrected at inspection when they were all labeled.”

Rule 747.4303(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2022.

Store Pest Control Products According to Label

“A mosquito and fly killer spray was placed on a shelf next to the day care area and was not stored in a cool dry place according to the label directions. A photo was taken. This was corrected at inspection when it was removed and stored away in a cabinet.”

Rule 747.3225(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 20, 2022.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily

“There was an activity gym outside that had a large area of bird feces on it and children were observed playing on it. A photo was taken.”

Rule 747.4407(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 20, 2022. Correction verified: May 20, 2022.

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

“An activity gym outside was cracked and had an exposed sharp edge. This was corrected at inspection when crack was covered with tape. Photos were taken.”

Rule 747.4401(7). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2022.

First Aid Kit - Complete Kit

“First-aid kit did not have cotton balls.”

Rule 747.3803(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 18, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 18, 2022.

Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks

“Health check procedures were not included in operational policies.”

Rule 747.501(13). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 18, 2022.

Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity

“Duration of physical activity was not included in operational policies.”

Rule 747.501(8)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 18, 2022.

Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing

“Recommended clothing and footwear for physical activity was not included in operational policies.”

Rule 747.501(8)(B). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 18, 2022.

Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather

“A plan to ensure physical activity occurs when weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time was not included in operational policies.”

Rule 747.501(8)(C). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 18, 2022.

Illegal Operation - Not Licensed

“Provider was found caring for seven children from ages six months to four years of age during the hours of 6:00AM to 6:00PM, Monday to Friday. Children included 4 four year old children, 1 three year old child, 1 twelve month old infant, and one six month old infant. Care began three years ago and compensation was provided as Provider was paid $80 per child per week; siblings were $70 per child.”

Rule HRC42.041(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 6, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 12, 2022.