Ella Austin Child Center

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

“7 out of 7 staff members did not have orientation training available to review.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(1)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 9, 2026.

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

“8 out of 8 infants did not have feeding forms available to review.”

Rule 746.2421(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 9, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

“7 out of 7 staff did not have a notarized affidavit available to review.”

Rule 746.1105(3). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 9, 2026.

Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

“The changing mats on the changing tables in two classrooms have a few tears and rips in them there have been taped over.”

Rule 746.3503(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 21, 2026. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2026.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages seven months to thirteen months was over ratio by two children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in classroom.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 18, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 29, 2025.

Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used screen time for children under two years of age in the infant classroom.”

Rule 746.2207(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 9, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 17, 2026.

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

“It was observed of a child down the hallway standing out side a classroom door with out a caregiver present.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 8, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 23, 2025.

Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

“Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.”

Rule 746.501(a)(18). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 16, 2025.

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

“One out of nine children files did not have a health statement to review.”

Rule 746.611(a)(1). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 16, 2025.

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

“Milk jugs were observed being stored in the hand washing sink in two rooms. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregivers about the use of hand washing sinks and the jugs were removed.”

Rule 746.2419(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 7, 2025.

Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

“A storage closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked. The closet is located in a children’s bathroom stall and is accessible to children when not locked. This was corrected at inspection when the lock was realigned and the door was secured.”

Rule 746.3407(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 7, 2025.

Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant’s Hands

“An infant was observed being changed and not having their hands washed. This was corrected at inspection when a discussion was had with the caregiver and she washed the child’s hands.”

Rule 746.3505(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 7, 2025.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“Part of the playground is being used to store extra indoor and outdoor equipment. Storage areas should be inaccessible to children.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 21, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 21, 2025.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

“A bench is separating and has exposed screws.”

Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 14, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 21, 2025.

Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

“Proof of insurance for the new ownership was not available.”

Rule 746.203(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 21, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 27, 2025.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“None of the five infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding instructions on file.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 14, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2025.

Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers

“Emergency numbers were not posted.”

Rule 746.405(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 14, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2025.