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High risk Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

State rule 747.2327(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed laying in a play yard swaddled and in a face down position. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected Oct 8, 2026, verified by the state Oct 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

State rule 747.2328 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed swaddled in a blanket while napping in a play yard. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected Oct 8, 2026, verified by the state Oct 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home

State rule 747.1801 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home"

Inspector's note: There were 9 children in care; 2 infants, 1- 18 month old and 6-3 yr olds. The home had more children ages 18 months to 3 years old than what is allowed.

Corrected Oct 8, 2026, verified by the state Oct 28, 2026.

Medium-high risk Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking

State rule 747.2305(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking"

Inspector's note: A crib was not available for one non-walking infant.

Corrected Oct 8, 2026, verified by the state Oct 28, 2026.

High risk The operation must comply with child-care licensing law and rules.

State rule 747.207(9) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules"

Inspector's note: It was determined the primary caregiver provided Child Care Regulation with falsified training documents for CPR and First Aid.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training that meets the state's guidelines.

State rule 747.1313(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers"

Inspector's note: The primary caregiver does not have current Pediatric First Aid Training and Pediatric CPR training.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Sep 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 747.207(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.

Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified by the state Jul 8, 2026.

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must provide continuity of care.

State rule 747.5003(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care"

Inspector's note: As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the emergency preparedness plan have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.

Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified by the state Jul 8, 2026.

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must include a plan for reuniting children with parents.

State rule 747.5003(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan"

Inspector's note: As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.

Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified by the state Jul 8, 2026.

Medium-high risk The home must have at least one approved fire extinguisher (3A-40BC dry chemical or as approved by the fire marshal).

State rule 747.5103 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: As of 5/27/26, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.

Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified by the state Jun 5, 2026.

Medium risk The primary caregiver must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 747.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: As of 5/27/26, verification the required make-up training hours were completed has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.

Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 17, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 747.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: As of 5/27/26, the required updates children's records have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.

Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified by the state Jul 8, 2026.

Low risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.

State rule 747.611(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Health Statement"

Inspector's note: As of 5/27/26, the required children's health statements have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor. The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.

Corrected Jun 10, 2026, verified by the state Jun 10, 2026.

Medium-high risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 747.207(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent's Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.

Corrected May 14, 2026, verified by the state May 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must provide continuity of care.

State rule 747.5003(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care"

Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.

Corrected May 14, 2026, verified by the state May 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must include a plan for reuniting children with parents.

State rule 747.5003(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan"

Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.

Corrected May 14, 2026, verified by the state May 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk The home must have at least one approved fire extinguisher (3A-40BC dry chemical or as approved by the fire marshal).

State rule 747.5103 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.

Corrected May 14, 2026, verified by the state May 27, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 747.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.

Corrected May 14, 2026, verified by the state May 27, 2026.

Low risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.

State rule 747.611(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Health Statement"

Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.

Corrected May 14, 2026, verified by the state May 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 747.3501(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The home must have a working smoke-detection system.

State rule 747.5111 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Smoke-Detection System"

Inspector's note: The smoke detector in the front area of the home was not working. Also, there is not a smoke detector in the room at the back of the home. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation

State rule 747.1303(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation"

Inspector's note: The assistant caregiver has not completed and orientation to the child care home.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 747.207(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The promotion of indoor and outdoor activity; including the duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity; recommended clothing and footwear and a plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Parent's Rights 4. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 5. Water activities offered. 6. Field trips offered.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

State rule 747.2311(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets"

Inspector's note: The sheet on the play yard mattress was not fitting snugly.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The home, grounds and equipment must be kept clean and sanitary.

State rule 747.3203 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The grass in the backyard needs to be cut.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 747.3203(13) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible"

Inspector's note: The following items were accessible to children: 1. Cleaning supplies were in the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. 2. Bug spray repellant, body spray, hand sanitizer and deodorant were on a counter. 3. Spray paint on the outside activity space.

Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

State rule 747.3303(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: The diaper changing pad has a large tear; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 747.3501 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: The following hazards were observed in the outside activity space: 1. A ladder, BBQ grills and a dolly. 2. The protective barrier is not around the AC unit to prevent access to children in care.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 747.3501(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: There were uncovered outlets throughout the home.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk Animals at the operation must have documented vaccinations.

State rule 747.3703(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations"

Inspector's note: The current vaccination record for the home's pet was not available for review.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

State rule 747.4815(c) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach"

Inspector's note: A water hose was observed in the outside activity space.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must cover evacuation, relocation and sheltering procedures.

State rule 747.5003(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures"

Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan lacked the following information: 1. How children will be evacuated to the safe area and alternate location; including how children under 2 and children with limited mobility may need assistance. 2. The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. 3. The address of the alternate shelter.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must provide for evacuating and relocating with essential documentation.

State rule 747.5003(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation"

Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan does not state how you will evacuate with the daily attendance record.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must provide continuity of care.

State rule 747.5003(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care"

Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026.

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must include a plan for reuniting children with parents.

State rule 747.5003(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan"

Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026.

Medium-high risk The home must have at least one approved fire extinguisher (3A-40BC dry chemical or as approved by the fire marshal).

State rule 747.5103 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extingusiher.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026.

Medium-high risk Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building

State rule 747.5335(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building"

Inspector's note: A carbon monoxide detector is not located on the second level of the home.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026.

Medium risk People who leave the operation must be removed from its background-check list within 7 days.

State rule 745.651(1) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving"

Inspector's note: The background check for a person no longer working at the operation has not inactivated.

Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The primary caregiver must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 747.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.

Corrected May 15, 2026, verified by the state May 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Animals at the operation must have a statement of health from a veterinarian.

State rule 747.3703(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian"

Inspector's note: A health statement for the home's pet from a veterinarian was not available for review.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 747.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked the date of admission. 5. One lacked a shot record.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 747.901 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: Of the two personnel records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. Hire date for the assistant caregiver. 2. How the assistant caregiver meets the education requirements. 3. Documentation that a copy of the personnel and parent handbook were received. 4. Pre-employment affidavit for the assistant caregiver 5. Notarized affidavit for the primary and assistant caregiver.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.

State rule 747.611(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Of the four childrne's records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent statingthe child has been examined within the past year by the child's doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

State rule 747.1503(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was able to exit the home unnoticed by caregivers and returned to the home by a neighbor.

Corrected May 4, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 747.303(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The director/primary caregiver failed to report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a child exiting the facility without being supervised and being returned by a neighbor.

Corrected May 4, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.

State rule 747.305(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"

Inspector's note: The director/primary caregiver failed to immediately notify the child's parent of an incident that placed the child at risk when the child exited the facility unsupervised and was subsequently returned by a neighbor.

Corrected May 4, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

State rule 747.701(5) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: An Incident report was not completed regarding for an incident that placed a child at risk when the child exited the facility without being supervised.

Corrected May 4, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).