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Medium-high risk Director present-Minimum 75%

State rule 746.1011(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director present-Minimum 75%"

Inspector's note: Based on review of the director's hours, it cannot be verified the director is present at least 30 hours a week. Log of the director's hours is not dated and has multiple days where the director is not signed out. According to the caregiver, the director was present today but left. Review of the log shows the director never signed in.

Corrected Oct 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Upon arrival, CCR rang the bell. Children could be heard at the door informing the caregiver someone was at the door. The caregiver could be seen standing near the door but did not open the door. At one point, both children present walked up to the door mistaking CCR for another caregiver. NOTE: CCR stood outside for approximately 7 minutes knocking on the door and ringing the bell multiple times before the caregiver opened the door.

Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified by the state Sep 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: An individual with a pending background check was observed to be present and given access to children prior to receiving notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU)

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Upon arrival, CCR rang the bell. Children could be heard at the door informing the caregiver someone was at the door. CCR stood outside for approximately 10 minutes knocking on the door and ringing the bell multiple times. The caregiver later acknowledged to CCR they were aware but they were waiting for the director to arrive before opening the door.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: The caregiver in charge of a group of three children 2-3yrs old was observed laying down on th floor on their personal phone while supervising naptime. NOTE: Two of three children were still awake during the inspection.

Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.

State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"

Inspector's note: The naping area was not observed to have adequate lighting. The classroom was black with no lighting. No children or staff could be seen until CCR requested lights be turned on.

Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026.

Medium-high risk All stored food must be covered.

State rule 746.3317(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food"

Inspector's note: Half an apple was observed in the refigerator uncovered, cut side down on a fowm bowl. The apple appeared to be browning.

Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026.

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: Documentation was obtained to verify pest control treatment was completed as obtained 7/13/2026. However, dead pest were observed in the bathroom, hallway, and kitchen area including on the seal of the refrigerator.

Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026.

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 746.3701(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: CCR observed a bucket of mop water in one of the restrooms. NOTE: Water was dumped out and bucket was removed from restroom.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: CCR observed both dead and living pest in the operations kitchen area including inside the fridge, freezer and on the shelf where food is stored. NOTE: Pest control was last at the operation May 2026

Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 13, 2026.

Medium-high risk First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

State rule 746.4001 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation"

Inspector's note: A new first aid kit was observed on the operations van, however there were no scissors nor thermometer. NOTE:Corrected at inspections a pair of scissors or thermometer were added to the kit.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Child safety seats must not be expired or damaged in an accident.

State rule 746.5607(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident"

Inspector's note: CCR observed three booster seats in the operations van that are marked do not use after 2023. NOTE:Corrected at inspection.The carseats were thrown away and new carseats were purchased at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

High risk If a person's background check came back with conditions, their duties must be restricted as the conditions say.

State rule 745.635(3) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions"

Inspector's note: A caregiver with a provisional background check with conditions stating that they may never be alone with children, was observed to be transporting a child alone during the inspection.

Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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: CCR arrived at the operation and observed a caregiver in the hallway, who also allowed us access in the building. As CCR begin the monitoring walk through, the same caregiver was watching a class alone. When CCR asked the caregiver who was watching the children while they opened the door, the caregiver advised CCR that another caregiver was watching the children. CCR was able to confirm with the director that the caregiver who was suppose to be watching the children at that time was not present and did not report to work until 2pm.

Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.

State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"

Inspector's note: CCR observed the fire extinguisher in the operations van to be empty, the pin had been removed and residue was seen in the passenger side door.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The vehicle's child safety alarm must be used whenever a child is transported.

State rule 746.5625(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care"

Inspector's note: A child was observed being transported in the operations van, upon exiting the caregiver did not use the alarm. When asked to test alarm the caregiver used the key and was not aware of the button behind her on the door.

Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have current CPR training for two caregivers. The only CPR training available to view expired 11/2023.

Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees who transport children must complete transportation-safety training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(7)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training"

Inspector's note: Two caregivers that provide transportation, did not have any documented training.

Corrected Jun 26, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: The operation did not have current first aid training for two caregivers. The only First Aid training available to view expired 11/2023.

Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026.

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: A three year old was observed in the infant room with a 10 month old child. There were 13 children in the building, the difference of the two is 18 months difference in age.

Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026.

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: It was observed that the Health and Sanitation inspection was last completed June 2, 2025.

Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026.

Medium-high risk Table tops, furniture and similar equipment must be sanitized.

State rule 746.3407(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment"

Inspector's note: It was observed in the restrooms that urine and feces were not disposed/sanitized of from the portable toilets.

Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026.

Medium-high risk First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary

State rule 746.4001(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary"

Inspector's note: CCR observed a substance from the first aid kit located in the operations van had leaked out causing other materials in the kit to turn brown.

Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026.

Medium-high risk Child safety seats must not be expired or damaged in an accident.

State rule 746.5607(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident"

Inspector's note: CCR observed two booster seats in the operations van that are marked do not use after 2023.

Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026.

Medium risk Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

State rule 746.4307 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required"

Inspector's note: CCR only observed one exit gate was in the outdoor play area.

Corrected Jul 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026.

Medium risk Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing

State rule 746.601(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing"

Inspector's note: The operation didn't have any past or future field trip transportation forms available for CCR to view.

Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified by the state Jul 10, 2026.

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete pre-service training as the state requires.

State rule 746.1301(a)(2)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training"

Inspector's note: One file checked did not have the acknowledgement that she received the policies, orientation and preservice trraining.

Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified by the state Jul 11, 2025.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: First aid and CPR training was missing for three out of four staff records checked.

Corrected Jul 22, 2025, verified by the state Jul 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: Proof of education was missing for one out of four staff files checked.

Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified by the state Jul 11, 2025.

Medium-low 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 746.901(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment"

Inspector's note: Date of hire was missing on file for two out of four staff files checked.

Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified by the state Jul 11, 2025.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: Notarized affidavit was missing on file for two out of four records checked.

Corrected Jul 15, 2025, verified by the state Jul 11, 2025.

Medium-high risk When the director is away, a qualified caregiver must be in charge.

State rule 746.1013(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge"

Inspector's note: The caregiver in charge came in 30 minutes into the operation.

Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified by the state Apr 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: One caregiver was in charge of 10 children ages 15 months to four years with the specified age of 15 months. Classroom was out of ratio by five children.

Corrected Apr 21, 2025, verified by the state Apr 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A director must be formally designated.

State rule 746.201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Designating Director"

Inspector's note: Licensing has not received any paper work for the new designated director.

Corrected Apr 24, 2025, verified by the state Apr 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk If a person's background check came back ineligible, they must be removed from the operation immediately.

State rule 745.635(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter"

Inspector's note: A person with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present at the operation after notification had been sent.

Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified by the state Apr 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.

State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"

Inspector's note: We have observed that your Franchise tax is delinquent.

Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified by the state Apr 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employee that left your employment in 2023

Corrected Jan 23, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).