Miss Kates Tiny Tots Childcare

Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules

“A crib that was observed in use does not have the required safety documentation.”

Rule 747.2309(a)(9). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 5, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2024.

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“During the inspection, a 4 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier that was attached to the clothing with a clip-on strap. An 10 month old child was observed sleeping in a play yard with a blanket. These are prohibited items for children under 12 months of age. The provider corrected this during the inspection by removing the blanket and pacifier strap.”

Rule 747.2315(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2024.

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

“A child was observed to be sleeping in a bouncy seat which is a restrictive device. A caregiver was sitting on the couch in front of the sleeping child.”

Rule 747.2326(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2024.

Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

“The Primary Caregiver lacked 1.5 hours in annual training including the required training for understanding building and physical premises safety.”

Rule 747.1303(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 5, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2024.

Posting Requirements-Inspection Report

“The most recent inspection report was not posted as required. A report that was observed was from 2019. The caregiver printed the most recent inspection and posted it during the inspection.”

Rule 747.401(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 29, 2024.

Children’s Records - Admission Information

“Four children’s records were reviewed during the inspection. Three of these files were incomplete. Two children were missing the emergency medical provider and emergency medical facility information. One child was missing updated vaccinations.”

Rule 747.603(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 5, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2024.

Smoke Detectors Testing

“The smoke detector had not been documented that it was checked since March. This was corrected at the inspection when i had the provider set alarms on her phone as a reminder to it monthly.”

Rule 747.5115. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2024.

Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

“Two cats in the home were missing vaccine records.”

Rule 747.3703(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 24, 2024. Correction verified: May 30, 2024.

Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

“The fire extinguisher has not been documented that it was checked since March. This was corrected at the inspection when i had the provider set alarms on her phone as a reminder to it monthly.”

Rule 747.5107(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2024.

Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

“All 5 animals at the home were missing health statements from a local vet.”

Rule 747.3703(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 24, 2024. Correction verified: May 30, 2024.