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Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids

“During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member did not initially wear gloves when handling an injury that involved blood.”

Rule 746.3425(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 17, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 3, 2026.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“At the time of inspection a caregiver stated there were seven children in care when there were eight. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the children were recounted”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 11, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 20, 2026.

Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

“During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately”

Rule 746.2401(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 11, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 20, 2026.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

“During the inspection, a child’s nap mat was positioned in front of the emergency exit door. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the mat away from the door.”

Rule 746.2909(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 11, 2026.

Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parent Review of Policies

“The operational policies do not include procedures for parents to review a copy of the center’s most recent licensing inspection report and how parents may access minimum standards online. This information was shared via email with the operation.”

Rule 746.501(a)(21). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 13, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 10, 2026.

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

“During the walkthrough, there was diaper cream accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in two rooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the creams were moved to an inaccessible location.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2025.

CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

“During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.”

Rule 746.1315(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 14, 2025.

Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“During the inspection, two cabinet doors were observed broken, posing a safety risk to the children in the class. Note: This was temporarilly corrected at inspection when the maintenance person installed safety locks on the cabinets to prevent the children from opening them.”

Rule 746.3407(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2025.

Fire Extinguishers Serviced

“During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.”

Rule 746.5307(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 14, 2025.

Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

“During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.”

Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 14, 2025.

Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation’s child-care program

“During the inspection, four out of the ten children’s files did not have a physician’s statement.”

Rule 746.611(a)(1). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 14, 2025.

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

“The fire extinguisher in the van used to transport children was placed in the cup holder, unsecured, and had not been approved by the local fire authority.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 15, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2024.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

“The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.”

Rule 746.2909(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 13, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2024.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“Licensed space was used like a storage area.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2024.

Written Operational Policies - Discipline

“Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.”

Rule 746.501(a)(7). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2024.

Written Operational Policies - Meals

“The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.”

Rule 746.501(a)(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2024.

Written Operational Policies - Immunizations

“The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.”

Rule 746.501(a)(11). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2024.

Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

“The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”

Rule 746.501(a)(18). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2024.

Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

“The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.”

Rule 746.501(a)(23). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2024.

Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions

“The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.”

Rule 746.501(a)(25). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 25, 2024.

Report Number of Employees

“The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date.”

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 21, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 19, 2024.