Courtney’s Home Daycare

AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check

“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a 16-year-old was present at the operation for the day and did not have an active background check. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078”

Rule 745.621(a)(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

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

“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not make a good judgment when she deleted the photos on the tablet related to the investigation. She allowed children upstairs unsupervised and used foul language in front of the children when speaking with the DFPS Investigator and the CCR Inspector”

Rule 747.1501(c)(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

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

“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the caregiver could not hear or see the children when they were upstairs in the bedroom.”

Rule 747.1503(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 17, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the parents were not informed of the incident that led to the DFPS investigation.”

Rule 747.305(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home

“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation was out of ratio with one caregiver and twelve children. The second caregiver was upstairs working at another job in the office. The ages of the children ranged in age; 2 children were 17 months younger, and 10 children were 18 months or older.”

Rule 747.1801. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 24, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 24, 2026.

Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report

“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director of the operation did not inform childcare licensing within 48 hours after the incident occurred that led to an investigation.”

Rule 747.207(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that animal urine was on the floor in the home where the children were playing.”

Rule 747.3701(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 11, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the TV was on around children under the age of two years.”

Rule 747.2105(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate

“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the children had access to a tablet and were not using the tablet in an appropriate way.”

Rule 747.2105(c)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the cups the children drank from were not labeled with their names.”

Rule 747.2405(4)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Children’s Records - Enrollment Agreement

“Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that one of the children present at the location did not have an application form completed by the parent.”

Rule 747.603(a)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Measurement of Use Zone for Slides- Six Feet High or Less

“A play structure with a slide did not have the required 6 feet use zone all around. Note: This was corrected during inspection when written letter was signed and provided to CCR, indicating slide will not be used.”

Rule 747.4605(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 20, 2025.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“The privacy fence has loose boards creating gaps that children can put their hands through. Note: This was corrected during inspection when boards were put back up and fence had no large gaps.”

Rule 747.3501. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 6, 2024.

Children’s Records - Admission Information

“One out of the four children’s records were not available during inspection.”

Rule 747.603(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 18, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2024.

Documentation of Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR also Includes Expiration Date or Renewal

“First aid certification was not available during inspection.”

Rule 747.1327(c)(1)(B). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 20, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2024.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“The privacy fence has a loose board creating a gap that children can put their hands through.”

Rule 747.3501. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 27, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 2, 2024.

Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

“Remnants of 47 piles of dog feces were observed in the backyard.”

Rule 747.3701(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 27, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 2, 2024.

AP Never exceed capacity of the home

“There were 13 childre in care upon arrival. This was corrected at inspection when three children were removed from care.”

Rule 747.207(10). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 31, 2024.

Handrails on Stairs and Steps of Climbing Equipment

“The steps on the backside of the playscape were missing handrails on one side.”

Rule 747.4401(10). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 20, 2024.

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings

“A swing was broken on one side, leaving the chain dangling and accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the chain was removed.”

Rule 747.4401(4). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 31, 2024.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“The privacy fence has loose boards creating gaps that children can put their hands through.”

Rule 747.3501. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 20, 2024.

Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

“Several piles of dog feces were in the backyard.”

Rule 747.3701(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 31, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 20, 2024.

Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

“Two dogs the director is dog sitting did not have vaccination records available.”

Rule 747.3703(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 20, 2024.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“Four of eight children’s files audited did not have immunization records.”

Rule 747.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 20, 2024.

Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

“Documentation of safety drills were not available at the time of inspeciton.”

Rule 747.801(7). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 20, 2024.