Little People’s Learning Tree

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“The operation was found to not have a current fire inspection.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 15, 2023. Correction verified: Aug 9, 2023.

Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

“During the walkthrough I observed a classroom with 7 infants ages 6m, 7m, 8m 11m,12m,14m and 17 months left unsupervised. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the classroom.”

Rule 746.2401(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 7, 2023.

Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

“During the inspection I oberved one caregiver caring for 7 infants engaged in naptime with a SAG of 0-11 months. Ratio is 1:4. The caregiver was over ratio by 3. This was corrected when the diirector sent in another teacher in the classroom.”

Rule 746.1613(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 7, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children’s Names and Ages

“A caregiver did not know the ages of the children in care and did not have a list of names and ages posted. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver wrote and posted the children’s ages on their name cards.”

Rule 746.1203(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 16, 2022.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“There was one caregiver with 19 two and three year olds during lunch time. The specified age group of the children was 3 years old. This was corrected at inspection when the director joined the room.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 16, 2022.

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

“A child in the infant room was 21 months older than the youngest child.”

Rule 746.1605. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 16, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 29, 2022.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“Two outlets were uncovered in the nap room. This was corrected at inspection when they covered the outlets.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 16, 2022.

Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

“Three nap mats were torn. One child was sleeping on a work-out mat. This was corrected at inspection when the maps were replaced.”

Rule 746.4503(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 16, 2022.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“A small nail was sticking out of the wall in the 2 year old room. There was a hole in the floor in the nap room.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 30, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 29, 2022.

Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves

“A caregiver did not wash hands after disposing of gloves during diapering procedures.”

Rule 746.3505(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 16, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 29, 2022.

Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

“The fire extinguisher in the infant room was located on top of a counter and not mounted. NOTE: The deficiency was corrected at inspection.”

Rule 746.5305. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 2, 2022.

Report Number of Employees

“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required”

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 2, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 25, 2022.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“During review of infants the operation did not have curret feeding instructions for an infant not yet eating table food.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 17, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 11, 2021.

Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours

“The operational policies did not inform the parents they are able to visit the center without prior approval.”

Rule 746.501(b)(1). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 10, 2021.