Lil School House Cottage
8 serious findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Aug 6, 2026.
618 West St, Buffalo Gap, TX 79508 · (325) 572-3500
At a glance
Texas HHSC operation #1708847 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026
Tuition & openings
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Programs and services
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
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- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Aug 6, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation does not have a safety checklist for active play space areas.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified Aug 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had an expired CPR training which expired July 2026.
Corrected Aug 26, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Aug 6, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had an expired CPR training which expired July 2026.
Corrected Aug 26, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation does not have a safety checklist for active play space areas.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified Aug 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
- Aug 6, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation does not have a safety checklist for active play space areas.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified Aug 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had an expired CPR training which expired July 2026.
Corrected Aug 26, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Aug 6, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had an expired CPR training which expired July 2026.
Corrected Aug 26, 2026, verified Aug 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation does not have a safety checklist for active play space areas.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026, verified Aug 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
- 2025
- Sep 30, 2025 to Sep 30, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2024
- Jan 4, 2024 to Dec 10, 202428 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2023
- Oct 25, 2023 to Dec 19, 202312 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Sep 11, 2023 to Sep 11, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Aug 28, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.
Corrected Aug 28, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Aug 28, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.
Corrected Aug 28, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Aug 28, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.
Corrected Aug 28, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Aug 28, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Upon entry, a caregiver was observed down the hall and out of their classroom where 6 children ages 18mo-20mo were left unsupervised. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver entered the classroom with the children.
Corrected Aug 28, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Jul 19, 2023 to Jul 19, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Jul 19, 2023 inspection
- Jun 20, 2023Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.
Corrected Jun 23, 2023, verified Jun 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Jun 20, 2023Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.
Corrected Jun 23, 2023, verified Jun 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- Jun 20, 2023Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.
Corrected Jun 23, 2023, verified Jun 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Jun 20, 2023Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
2 classrooms did not have activity plans posted for reivew.
Corrected Jun 23, 2023, verified Jun 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Potty chairs used in the two year old room had dried urine around the rim. Furthermore, the small urinal contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were sanitized and the urinal was emptied.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash hands after diapering a child and did not sanitize the diaper changing table. Furthermore, the caregiver did not was the infant's hands after diapering. Thsi was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands, washed the infants hands and sanitized the changing table.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC form had not been certified since July of 2020. This was corrected at the inspection when the form was certified.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
3 outlets were observed to not have protective covers. The outdoor area had a green electrical cord in reach of children in care. The toddler room had diaper cream that stated "keep out of reach in children" accessible to children in care on top of the toilet. This was corrected at inspection when plug covers were placed on the outlets. The electrical cord was removed from the outdoor area and the diaper cream was placed out of reach of children.
Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jul 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- May 23, 2023 to May 23, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 23, 2023 inspection
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- May 23, 2023 inspection
- May 9, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- May 9, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- May 9, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- May 9, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the 18 month to 3 yr old napping room with combined ages groups was unware of how many children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated they had 8 children in their group. However, there were 7 children in the group the caregiver was responsible for. There were 14 children total in the napping room. There were 2 caregivers in the room.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 9 month old infant sleeping in the crib with a blanket covering their face. This was corrected at inspection when the blanket was removed from the crib.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room had 7 infants with one caregiver. The ages of the infants: 6 months, 7 months, 7 months, 9 months, 9 months, 12 months, 13 months.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver in the toddler room and a caregiver in the infant room were observed using their phones for personal use while supervising children.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
2 toddlers were observed not buckled into the toddler table seats during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
Corrected May 9, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- Apr 5, 2023 to Apr 5, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 5, 2023 inspection
- Apr 5, 2023 inspection
- Apr 5, 2023 inspection
- Apr 5, 2023 inspection
- Mar 29, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified May 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3707(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified May 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.
Corrected Mar 29, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.
Corrected Mar 29, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Mar 29, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified May 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified May 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3707(b).
- Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.
Corrected Mar 29, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Mar 29, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified May 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified May 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3707(b).
- Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was out of ratio with 2 caregivers and 11 infants with a specified age group of 11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant's parent arrived to pick up an infant.
Corrected Mar 29, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Mar 29, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Firearms, Hunting Knives, Bows and Arrows, Weapons Prohibited Unless Residence
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver entered the operation with a firearm on their person and did not immediately remove it from the operation.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified May 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3707(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver threatened corporal punishment with a belt towards children in care.
Corrected Apr 28, 2023, verified May 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Mar 15, 2023 to Mar 15, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 15, 2023 inspection
- Mar 15, 2023 inspection
- Mar 15, 2023 inspection
- Mar 15, 2023 inspection
- Mar 14, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.
Corrected Mar 27, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.
Corrected Mar 27, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 14, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.
Corrected Mar 27, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.
Corrected Mar 27, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Mar 14, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.
Corrected Mar 27, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.
Corrected Mar 27, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Mar 14, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver exited the classroom leaving one caregiver alone for approximately 14 minutes to supervise 6 infants.
Corrected Mar 27, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was determined while viewing video footage that a school age child was allowed to enter the infant room and play on the floor along with the infants.
Corrected Mar 27, 2023, verified Apr 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 7, 2023 to Mar 7, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
- Feb 23, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
Corrected Feb 23, 2023, verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 23, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
Corrected Feb 23, 2023, verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 23, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
Corrected Feb 23, 2023, verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 23, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During naptime a classsroom was observed out of ratio when a caregiver left the room. The room required 3 caregivers during naptime. The ages in the room were 12 months - 24 months. There were 23 children in the room. This was corrected inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
Corrected Feb 23, 2023, verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- 2022
- Jul 1, 2022 to Nov 15, 202216 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 15, 2022 inspection
- Nov 15, 2022 inspection
- Nov 15, 2022 inspection
- Nov 15, 2022 inspection
- Oct 25, 2022 inspection
- Oct 25, 2022 inspection
- Oct 25, 2022 inspection
- Oct 25, 2022 inspection
- Oct 19, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 19, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 19, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 19, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 31, 2022 inspection
- Aug 31, 2022 inspection
- Aug 31, 2022 inspection
- Aug 31, 2022 inspection
- Jul 1, 2022 inspection
- Jul 1, 2022 inspection
- Jul 1, 2022 inspection
- Jul 1, 2022 inspection
- Jun 21, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.
Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.
Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Jun 21, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.
Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.
Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Jun 21, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.
Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.
Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Jun 21, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A five month old was swaddled and sleeping in the playyard. Photo taken.
Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The older aged playground was observed to have multiple hazards. There was a water hose strung out across the playground. Other hazards observed were trash bags full of leaves, miracle grow fertilizer, a large metal screw and a broken piece of wood. Photos taken.
Corrected Jun 21, 2022, verified Jul 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Apr 8, 2022 to Apr 8, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 8, 2022 inspection
- Apr 8, 2022 inspection
- Apr 8, 2022 inspection
- Apr 8, 2022 inspection
- Mar 29, 2022Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(A).
- CriticalTexas: High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.
Corrected Mar 29, 2022, verified Apr 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.
Corrected Mar 29, 2022, verified Apr 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.
Corrected Apr 1, 2022, verified Apr 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.
Corrected May 13, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- Mar 29, 2022Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.
Corrected Mar 29, 2022, verified Apr 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.
Corrected Mar 29, 2022, verified Apr 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.
Corrected May 13, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.
Corrected Apr 1, 2022, verified Apr 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Mar 29, 2022Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.
Corrected Apr 1, 2022, verified Apr 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.
Corrected Mar 29, 2022, verified Apr 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.
Corrected Mar 29, 2022, verified Apr 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.
Corrected May 13, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- Mar 29, 2022Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Infants aged 10 to 16 months old were observed to be eating pretzels for snack. These were removed at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
A play yard in the infant room had an extra mattress pad to make it more cushioned. This was removed at inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2411(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The play pens where infants sleep were observed to be soiled with dirt and pebbles from outside.
Corrected Mar 29, 2022, verified Apr 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Trash cans without lids were observed to have soiled diapers. Diaper changing pads were observed to be torn which reduces ability to properly sanitize them.
Corrected Apr 1, 2022, verified Apr 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The center director has not maintained the required 30 annual training hours.
Corrected May 13, 2022, verified May 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Infants were observed to be eating on the front porch and picking up snacks off of the front porch that was soiled with dirty. The front porch also was not a safe area for them to be eating as they could easily fall through the slats of the porch.
Corrected Mar 29, 2022, verified Apr 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(6).
- 2021
- Nov 10, 2021 to Nov 10, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 1, 2021Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention
Corrected Nov 1, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Nov 1, 2021Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention
Corrected Nov 1, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
- Nov 1, 2021Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention
Corrected Nov 1, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
- Nov 1, 2021Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
4 caregivers were sitting in chairs on the play yard. 2 children were observed sitting at a picnic table putting rocks in their mouth, and this was not observed by the caregivers until the inspector brought it to their attention
Corrected Nov 1, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was 9-13-21. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observed a 12 month child on the play yard with a 32 month old child. This was corrected when the one class went inside.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
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