Sugar and Spice Childrens Academy

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

“Caregiver in the two-year-old classroom was supervising children during their naptime while playing a barnyard game on their cellphone. Note, this was corrected when the staff was informed that they could not be using their cellphones for personal use when supervising children. Director created a form reminding staff of the cellphone policy and had all staff signed off on it.”

Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 14, 2026.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers

“The AM toddler caregiver did not communicate to the PM caregiver before ending their workday of a child that sustained a scratch.”

Rule 746.1203(10). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 31, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 25, 2026.

Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

“There was a delay in communication between a caregiver and parent to inform them that their child had an altercation with another child earlier in the day and resulted in a scratch to their face.”

Rule 746.307(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 31, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 25, 2026.

Parent right to file a complaint

“During the course of this investigation, it was determined a child’s care services were terminated for filing a complaint.”

Rule 746.521(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 31, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 25, 2026.

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

“An incident report was created, but not shared with the parent. The child is no longer enrolled.”

Rule 746.707. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 31, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 25, 2026.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“A caregiver did not know the number of children in their care when asked.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 3, 2026.

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

“There was play equipment structure that had pieces of flooring that were breaking causing pinching points. *Dir is having the equipment removed*”

Rule 746.4601(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 3, 2026.

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

“Three out of ten records reviewed did not have all of the required trainings complete at review.”

Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 17, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 4, 2026.

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“An infant was a sleep in a bouncer seat. *This was corrected when the caregiver placed the infant in the crib on their back.*”

Rule 746.2426(a)(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 12, 2025.

Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

“Two classrooms did not have fire evacuation plans posted. *This was corrected when the fire evacuation plans were posted*”

Rule 746.5207(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2025.

First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass

“The transportation van did not have a thermometer in the first aid kit at time of review.”

Rule 746.4003(a)(7). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 12, 2025.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“Four out of ten children records reviewed did not have current immunizations on file.”

Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 19, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 11, 2025.

Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%

“The director was missing 6 hours of face-to-face training.”

Rule 746.1311(j). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 21, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 21, 2024.

Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

“Four employees did not have an updated SIDS training.”

Rule 746.1309(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 7, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 18, 2024.

Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

“Two televisions were observed on low shelves not anchored.”

Rule 746.3701(10). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 7, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 18, 2024.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

“A playground checklist was not available for review. Some areas of the playground did not have enough surfacing due to rocks needing to be racked in the areas. A water hose was out and accessible to children as a tripping hazard. A couple of fences were broken and unable to be closed. Two metal poles were missing covers and were sharp to the touch.”

Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 7, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 18, 2024.

Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%

“The director was missing 6 hours of face-to-face training.”

Rule 746.1311(j). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 21, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 21, 2024.

Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

“This form for the 5 employees records evaluated was not available for review.”

Rule 746.1105(4). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 7, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 18, 2024.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“Through the investigation, it was determined that there were 24 children to one caregiver. The group’s specified age was five years old. Making the group out of ratio by two children.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 5, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 11, 2024.

Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

“Two employee files reviewed did not have current SIDS and Shaken Baby Training.”

Rule 746.1309(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 27, 2023.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“At the time of inspection, there were six infants in the classroom with one caregiver, ages 12 to 17 months. This was corrected when one child unter17 months was moved for the infant room.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 27, 2023.

Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

“Two employee files reviewed did not contain current abuse / neglect training.”

Rule 746.1309(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 27, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 27, 2023.