The Pillars Christian Learning Center

Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check

“A caregiver with direct access to children did not have a current background check.”

Rule 745.621(b)(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 13, 2026.

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, it was determined that a 4yr old child was left unattended on the playground.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 23, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 28, 2026.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“Based on information gathered during the investigation, the caregiver was observed to forcefully laying the child down on the mat and intentionally dropping the child onto the mat during the naptime.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 28, 2026.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“Based on information gathered during the investigation, one caregiver was observed to have 14 two-year-old children in care. Therefore, caregiver was out of ratio.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 28, 2026.

Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting

“Based on information gathered during the investigation, caregiver did not provide comfort to a child while the child was crying for an extended period of time.”

Rule 746.2501(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 28, 2026.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“The bolts anchoring the trim around a tree were observed to be loose and coming out of the ground. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed them.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“Caregiver reported there were 13 children in a Toddler classroom when there were 12 children in care, and another caregiver reported there were 12 children in a Preschool classroom when there were 13 children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection when staff confirmed the correct number of children in their care.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 11, 2026.

Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

“One caregiver was observed leaving their gloves on to change diapers without washing their hands. The second caregiver was observed changing gloves in between diapering and did not wash their hands before putting on new gloves.”

Rule 746.3415(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 12, 2026. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2026.

Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

“In two classrooms, the children did not wash their hands after getting their diaper changed.”

Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 12, 2026. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2026.

Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

“During the walkthrough, there was a garbage can without a lid observed in the restroom. There were dirty diapers observed in the can, accessible to children.”

Rule 746.3505(f). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 29, 2025.

Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

“During the inspection, the door handle for the fire extinguisher was broken off, leaving the fire extinguisher not immediately accessible.”

Rule 746.5305. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 29, 2025.

Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

“During the inspection, there were no up-to-date lesson plans posted in the classrooms.”

Rule 746.2205(a)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2025.

Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

“During the inspection, there were nine classrooms without current menus posted. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the current menus were printed and posted in all classrooms”

Rule 746.401(6). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2025.

Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

“During the records review, there were two children missing the required Health care Provider Statement.”

Rule 746.611(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 23, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 29, 2025.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“At time of inspection, a PreK caregiver stated they had eighteen children in class when they had fourteen children.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 6, 2025. Correction verified: May 19, 2025.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

“At time of inspection, a toddler child was seen sleeping in front of entrance/exit of class. This was corrected at inspection.”

Rule 746.2909(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 6, 2025. Correction verified: May 19, 2025.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

“At time of inspection, a prek child was seen sleeping in front of entrance/exit of class. This was corrected at inspection.”

Rule 746.2909(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 17, 2025. Correction verified: May 6, 2025.