Lewis Learning Center Windthorst

Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care

“Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a caregiver cooked lunch while in direct care of her classroom of children.”

Rule 746.1203(3)(B). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 22, 2026.

Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

“Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation was out of compliance with ratio during nap time by not having an extra person present in the building while ratio was reduced for nap time.”

Rule 746.1613(a)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 22, 2026.

Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

“During the inspection, a mop bucket with water was accessible to the children. The mop water was poured out during the inspection correcting the deficiency.”

Rule 746.3701(9). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 16, 2026.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“The operation is out of compliance with child/staff ratio when combining the two and three years olds into one classroom.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 27, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 2, 2026.

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface

“The metal pins used for anchoring the pieces of climbing equipment on the playground are sticking up from the ground. This could cause a tripping hazards or injure a child if they were to fall on it.”

Rule 746.4601(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2026.

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

“Evidence gathered during this investigation show two caregivers were not using good judgment in the way they were handling children during nap time.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 14, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 27, 2026.

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

“Evidence gathered during this investigation shows caregivers were on their cell phones while in direct care of children.”

Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 14, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 27, 2026.

No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

“During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined day care staff are vaping on day care property while children are in care.”

Rule 746.3703(d). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 29, 2026.

Employees Discipline Own Children

“During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined that staff are using prohibited discipline on their own children while at the operation. Day care staff have to follow the same discipline policy for all children in care including staff’s own children while at the operation.”

Rule 746.2807. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 29, 2026.

Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

“Staff did not wash their own hands or children’s hands after each diaper change.”

Rule 746.3415(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 25, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 5, 2024.

Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

“Staff are not sanitizing the diaper changing mat after each diaper change.”

Rule 746.3505(e). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 25, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 5, 2024.