Eoac New Road Head Start/Early Head Start

Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves

“During the inspection, a caregiver stated that they only change gloves between diaper changes rather than washing hands.”

Rule 746.3415(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 26, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 10, 2026.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm, lifted and carried the child by the arm, grabbed another child by the arm, and pushed the second child to the ground.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 3, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 10, 2026.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“Two of the classrooms had an uncovered outlet. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 3, 2026.

Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

“One class did not have a second outdoor opportunity on their lesson plan, and one class only had 55 minutes of outside time scheduled on their lesson plan.”

Rule 746.2206(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 10, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 3, 2026.

Children’s Records Maintained

“Out of eight children’s files reviewed, one was missing an updated shot record, two were missing health statements, and one was missing parental consent to emergency medical treatment.”

Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 30, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 1, 2026.

Required Personnel Records

“One staff member was missing an employment affidavit and copy of photo ID, and another caregiver was missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect.”

Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 18, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 16, 2026.

AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

“An infant was observed sleeping on an elevating medical pillow with straps due to having reflux. The infant caregivers stated that two infants use these pillows and that they also use them in their cribs. The infants had doctor’s notes but no Infant Sleep Exception forms on file.”

Rule 746.2427(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 5, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 1, 2025.

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

“Three classes were combined outside with the youngest child being fourteen months old and the oldest being thirty-five months. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant class was brought inside until the other two classes were done on the playground.”

Rule 746.1605(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 18, 2025.

Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat

“Three infants were observed sleeping on boppy pillows and elevating pillows on the floor. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants were moved to their cribs.”

Rule 746.2424. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2025.

AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

“An infant was observed sleeping on an elevating medical pillow with straps due to having reflux. The infant caregivers stated that two infants use these pillows and that they also use them in their cribs. The infants had doctor’s notes but no Infant Sleep Exception forms on file.”

Rule 746.2427(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 10, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 24, 2025.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety

“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that caregivers were aware that children were climbing on shelves but did not intervene, which resulted in a child getting injured.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 14, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 18, 2025.

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

“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was left alone in their classroom for approximately two minutes during a fire drill.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: May 29, 2025.

Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the parent was not notified as soon as possible after a child was left alone in their classroom.”

Rule 746.307(b)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: May 29, 2025.

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

“During the investigation, sufficient evidence was found to determine that a child was left alone in a classroom for approximately fifteen seconds.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 24, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 27, 2024.

Infant Daily Report - Infant’s Mood

“The infants’ mood and summary of daily activities were not being recorded every day in the Learning Genius app. This was corrected during inspection when the caregivers were informed that those sections needed to be recorded daily and the caregivers started adding them.”

Rule 746.2431(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 5, 2024.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

“Out of ten staff files reviewed, one’s first aid and CPR certification had expired and one did not have first aid and CPR certification.”

Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 10, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 10, 2024.

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

“Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two were missing required training in the following topics: building and physical premises safety, handling hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness. This was corrected at inspection as the evaluation period had already ended, and the caregivers had obtained this training for the next evaluation period.”

Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 5, 2023.