The R.a.n.c.h.
16 critical, 40 serious findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 20, 2025.
211 S Walnut St, Hico, TX 76457 · (254) 796-4549
At a glance
Texas HHSC operation #875860 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026
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- Transportation to/from schoolListed
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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
- Feb 18, 2026 to Apr 8, 20268 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
- Feb 20, 2026 inspection
- Feb 20, 2026 inspection
- Feb 20, 2026 inspection
- Feb 20, 2026 inspection
- Feb 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 18, 2026 complaint investigation
- 2025
- Dec 3, 2025 to Dec 3, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 3, 2025 inspection
- Dec 3, 2025 inspection
- Dec 3, 2025 inspection
- Dec 3, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Two small garbage cans were observed on the playground area without lids and accessible to children. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Two small garbage cans were observed on the playground area without lids and accessible to children. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Two small garbage cans were observed on the playground area without lids and accessible to children. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Two small garbage cans were observed on the playground area without lids and accessible to children. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- Oct 20, 2025Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that written activity plans were not being followed.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill documented was observed to have been completed in July 2025.
Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff engaged in personal cell phone use while responsible for supervising children in the classroom,
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that employees used prohibited punishment at the operation when discipling their own children.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- Oct 20, 2025Complaint investigationNo findings
- Oct 20, 2025Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill documented was observed to have been completed in July 2025.
Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that written activity plans were not being followed.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that employees used prohibited punishment at the operation when discipling their own children.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff engaged in personal cell phone use while responsible for supervising children in the classroom,
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Oct 20, 2025 to Oct 20, 20252 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 20, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 20, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 20, 2025Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill documented was observed to have been completed in July 2025.
Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that written activity plans were not being followed.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff engaged in personal cell phone use while responsible for supervising children in the classroom,
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that employees used prohibited punishment at the operation when discipling their own children.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- Oct 20, 2025Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that employees used prohibited punishment at the operation when discipling their own children.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that written activity plans were not being followed.
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff engaged in personal cell phone use while responsible for supervising children in the classroom,
Corrected Nov 18, 2025, verified Dec 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill documented was observed to have been completed in July 2025.
Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Oct 20, 2025Complaint investigationNo findings
- May 8, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The last gas leak inspection was observed to have been completed in April of 2023. The gas leak test was scheduled during the inspection..
Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- May 8, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The last gas leak inspection was observed to have been completed in April of 2023. The gas leak test was scheduled during the inspection..
Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- May 8, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The last gas leak inspection was observed to have been completed in April of 2023. The gas leak test was scheduled during the inspection..
Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- May 8, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The last gas leak inspection was observed to have been completed in April of 2023. The gas leak test was scheduled during the inspection..
Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- 2024
- Sep 16, 2024 to Nov 7, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 7, 2024 inspection
- Nov 7, 2024 inspection
- Nov 7, 2024 inspection
- Nov 7, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used poor judgement when speaking to a child using inappropriate language.
Corrected Oct 7, 2024, verified Nov 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Sep 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used poor judgement when speaking to a child using inappropriate language.
Corrected Oct 7, 2024, verified Nov 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Sep 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used poor judgement when speaking to a child using inappropriate language.
Corrected Oct 7, 2024, verified Nov 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Sep 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used poor judgement when speaking to a child using inappropriate language.
Corrected Oct 7, 2024, verified Nov 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Aug 12, 2024 to Aug 12, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 12, 2024 inspection
- Aug 12, 2024 inspection
- Aug 12, 2024 inspection
- Aug 12, 2024 inspection
- Aug 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children in care.
Corrected Sep 13, 2024, verified Sep 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment and threats of corporal punishment were used. One caregiver was found to use threats of corporal punishment and to have used a fly swatter and their hand to discipline children.
Corrected Sep 13, 2024, verified Sep 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Aug 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment and threats of corporal punishment were used. One caregiver was found to use threats of corporal punishment and to have used a fly swatter and their hand to discipline children.
Corrected Sep 13, 2024, verified Sep 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children in care.
Corrected Sep 13, 2024, verified Sep 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- Aug 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children in care.
Corrected Sep 13, 2024, verified Sep 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment and threats of corporal punishment were used. One caregiver was found to use threats of corporal punishment and to have used a fly swatter and their hand to discipline children.
Corrected Sep 13, 2024, verified Sep 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Aug 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children in care.
Corrected Sep 13, 2024, verified Sep 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment and threats of corporal punishment were used. One caregiver was found to use threats of corporal punishment and to have used a fly swatter and their hand to discipline children.
Corrected Sep 13, 2024, verified Sep 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Jun 13, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of the 5 caregivers file selected for review were missing required training topics related to health and safety.
Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jul 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
The operation has not documented a fire drill since January 2024, This was corrected at inspection today when the operation practiced and documented the fire drill.
Corrected Jun 13, 2024, verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- Jun 13, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
The operation has not documented a fire drill since January 2024, This was corrected at inspection today when the operation practiced and documented the fire drill.
Corrected Jun 13, 2024, verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of the 5 caregivers file selected for review were missing required training topics related to health and safety.
Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jul 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- Jun 13, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
The operation has not documented a fire drill since January 2024, This was corrected at inspection today when the operation practiced and documented the fire drill.
Corrected Jun 13, 2024, verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of the 5 caregivers file selected for review were missing required training topics related to health and safety.
Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jul 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- Jun 13, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
The operation has not documented a fire drill since January 2024, This was corrected at inspection today when the operation practiced and documented the fire drill.
Corrected Jun 13, 2024, verified Jun 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of the 5 caregivers file selected for review were missing required training topics related to health and safety.
Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jul 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- 2023
- Sep 28, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Personnel that transport children in care did not have current transportation training.
Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
The booster seats located in the transportation van were expired.
Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
- Sep 28, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Personnel that transport children in care did not have current transportation training.
Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
The booster seats located in the transportation van were expired.
Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
- Sep 28, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
The booster seats located in the transportation van were expired.
Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Personnel that transport children in care did not have current transportation training.
Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- Sep 28, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Personnel that transport children in care did not have current transportation training.
Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
The booster seats located in the transportation van were expired.
Corrected Oct 5, 2023, verified Oct 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
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- Jun 13, 2023 to Jun 13, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 13, 2023 inspection
- Jun 13, 2023 inspection
- Jun 13, 2023 inspection
- Jun 13, 2023 inspection
- Jun 2, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A new employee was clocked in and on the play yard with children in care and other caregivers and the background check is still pending,The caregiver was sent home which brought the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified Jun 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Jun 2, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A new employee was clocked in and on the play yard with children in care and other caregivers and the background check is still pending,The caregiver was sent home which brought the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified Jun 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Jun 2, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A new employee was clocked in and on the play yard with children in care and other caregivers and the background check is still pending,The caregiver was sent home which brought the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified Jun 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Jun 2, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A new employee was clocked in and on the play yard with children in care and other caregivers and the background check is still pending,The caregiver was sent home which brought the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jun 2, 2023, verified Jun 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 19, 2023 to May 19, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 19, 2023 inspection
- May 19, 2023 inspection
- May 19, 2023 inspection
- May 19, 2023 inspection
- May 8, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An 11 month-old child was observed sleeping in a crib and a blanket was covering the infant. The blanket was removed during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected May 8, 2023, verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- May 8, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An 11 month-old child was observed sleeping in a crib and a blanket was covering the infant. The blanket was removed during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected May 8, 2023, verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- May 8, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An 11 month-old child was observed sleeping in a crib and a blanket was covering the infant. The blanket was removed during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected May 8, 2023, verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- May 8, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An 11 month-old child was observed sleeping in a crib and a blanket was covering the infant. The blanket was removed during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected May 8, 2023, verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- Apr 24, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
4 outlets observed without proper covers. This was corrected when the covers were replaced. There were fans within reach of children in 3 classrooms. The fans were removed during the inspection.
Corrected Apr 24, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Providers must update their insurance on their portal annually.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
A bottle of Tylenol was in an infant's cubby. There was no authorization form, the medication was expired, and it was for 2?11-year-olds. This was corrected on-site during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the classroom during this inspection. The risk was mitigated because the child was not present, and the medication seal had not been broken, so no Tylenol had been given to this child.
Corrected Apr 24, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Apr 24, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
A bottle of Tylenol was in an infant's cubby. There was no authorization form, the medication was expired, and it was for 2?11-year-olds. This was corrected on-site during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the classroom during this inspection. The risk was mitigated because the child was not present, and the medication seal had not been broken, so no Tylenol had been given to this child.
Corrected Apr 24, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Providers must update their insurance on their portal annually.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
4 outlets observed without proper covers. This was corrected when the covers were replaced. There were fans within reach of children in 3 classrooms. The fans were removed during the inspection.
Corrected Apr 24, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- Apr 24, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
A bottle of Tylenol was in an infant's cubby. There was no authorization form, the medication was expired, and it was for 2?11-year-olds. This was corrected on-site during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the classroom during this inspection. The risk was mitigated because the child was not present, and the medication seal had not been broken, so no Tylenol had been given to this child.
Corrected Apr 24, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Providers must update their insurance on their portal annually.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
4 outlets observed without proper covers. This was corrected when the covers were replaced. There were fans within reach of children in 3 classrooms. The fans were removed during the inspection.
Corrected Apr 24, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- Apr 24, 2023Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
4 outlets observed without proper covers. This was corrected when the covers were replaced. There were fans within reach of children in 3 classrooms. The fans were removed during the inspection.
Corrected Apr 24, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
A bottle of Tylenol was in an infant's cubby. There was no authorization form, the medication was expired, and it was for 2?11-year-olds. This was corrected on-site during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the classroom during this inspection. The risk was mitigated because the child was not present, and the medication seal had not been broken, so no Tylenol had been given to this child.
Corrected Apr 24, 2023, verified May 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Providers must update their insurance on their portal annually.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.203(2).
- Apr 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 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
It was determined a caregiver has left their classroom occasionally to open the secondary door.
Corrected May 18, 2023, verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 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
It was determined a caregiver has left their classroom occasionally to open the secondary door.
Corrected May 18, 2023, verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 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
It was determined a caregiver has left their classroom occasionally to open the secondary door.
Corrected May 18, 2023, verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 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
It was determined a caregiver has left their classroom occasionally to open the secondary door.
Corrected May 18, 2023, verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- 2022
- Jul 21, 2022 to Jul 21, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 21, 2022 inspection
- Jul 21, 2022 inspection
- Jul 21, 2022 inspection
- Jul 21, 2022 inspection
- Jul 8, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
It was determined the prek class were spending outdoor time in the drive-thru covered awning of the church. There was no fence and this a non-licensed space. The children came back inside bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
A box fan was being used in the prek class, and it was on top of the short file cabinet. The fan was in reach of the children in care. It was determined the prek classroom was outside in a breeze way, and the caregiver took the child inside the Gym to use the restroom. There were multiple paint containers and a can of lysol on the floor in the restoom. This was corrected when the children came into the main building and had no additional need to use the bathroom in the gym. Verbal TA was provided at he last inspection regarding the fans.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children in the school age class were observed playing games on their personal cell phones and IPads. Based on observations, this was not a structured planned activity with a educational purpose. The devices were put up during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 7 month old child was observed sitting in a stroller in the school age class. The oldest child in this group was 11 years old. The infant was removed from the classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
- Jul 8, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
It was determined the prek class were spending outdoor time in the drive-thru covered awning of the church. There was no fence and this a non-licensed space. The children came back inside bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children in the school age class were observed playing games on their personal cell phones and IPads. Based on observations, this was not a structured planned activity with a educational purpose. The devices were put up during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 7 month old child was observed sitting in a stroller in the school age class. The oldest child in this group was 11 years old. The infant was removed from the classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
A box fan was being used in the prek class, and it was on top of the short file cabinet. The fan was in reach of the children in care. It was determined the prek classroom was outside in a breeze way, and the caregiver took the child inside the Gym to use the restroom. There were multiple paint containers and a can of lysol on the floor in the restoom. This was corrected when the children came into the main building and had no additional need to use the bathroom in the gym. Verbal TA was provided at he last inspection regarding the fans.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- Jul 8, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 7 month old child was observed sitting in a stroller in the school age class. The oldest child in this group was 11 years old. The infant was removed from the classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children in the school age class were observed playing games on their personal cell phones and IPads. Based on observations, this was not a structured planned activity with a educational purpose. The devices were put up during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
A box fan was being used in the prek class, and it was on top of the short file cabinet. The fan was in reach of the children in care. It was determined the prek classroom was outside in a breeze way, and the caregiver took the child inside the Gym to use the restroom. There were multiple paint containers and a can of lysol on the floor in the restoom. This was corrected when the children came into the main building and had no additional need to use the bathroom in the gym. Verbal TA was provided at he last inspection regarding the fans.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
It was determined the prek class were spending outdoor time in the drive-thru covered awning of the church. There was no fence and this a non-licensed space. The children came back inside bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- Jul 8, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
It was determined the prek class were spending outdoor time in the drive-thru covered awning of the church. There was no fence and this a non-licensed space. The children came back inside bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children in the school age class were observed playing games on their personal cell phones and IPads. Based on observations, this was not a structured planned activity with a educational purpose. The devices were put up during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
A box fan was being used in the prek class, and it was on top of the short file cabinet. The fan was in reach of the children in care. It was determined the prek classroom was outside in a breeze way, and the caregiver took the child inside the Gym to use the restroom. There were multiple paint containers and a can of lysol on the floor in the restoom. This was corrected when the children came into the main building and had no additional need to use the bathroom in the gym. Verbal TA was provided at he last inspection regarding the fans.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 7 month old child was observed sitting in a stroller in the school age class. The oldest child in this group was 11 years old. The infant was removed from the classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
- Jun 29, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the 5 children records reviewed, complete names, addresses, and phone number of emergency contact and emergency treatment authorizations were missing, one child had no enrollment form.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 8, 2022. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant class had 6 children, 2 -11 month olds, 2 -16 month olds, and 2 20 month old. The group had 1 caregiver. The group was out of ratio. This was corrected when one of the children were moved to another room which brought the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jun 29, 2022, verified Jul 8, 2022. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
It was found that various training records were not available. Some employee have not completed the 24 hours in annual training, annual reporting abuse is not in the training records, and one employee that only works summers, had no training hours.
Corrected Jul 15, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- Jun 29, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
It was found that various training records were not available. Some employee have not completed the 24 hours in annual training, annual reporting abuse is not in the training records, and one employee that only works summers, had no training hours.
Corrected Jul 15, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the 5 children records reviewed, complete names, addresses, and phone number of emergency contact and emergency treatment authorizations were missing, one child had no enrollment form.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 8, 2022. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant class had 6 children, 2 -11 month olds, 2 -16 month olds, and 2 20 month old. The group had 1 caregiver. The group was out of ratio. This was corrected when one of the children were moved to another room which brought the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jun 29, 2022, verified Jul 8, 2022. Standard 746.1601.
- Jun 29, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant class had 6 children, 2 -11 month olds, 2 -16 month olds, and 2 20 month old. The group had 1 caregiver. The group was out of ratio. This was corrected when one of the children were moved to another room which brought the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jun 29, 2022, verified Jul 8, 2022. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the 5 children records reviewed, complete names, addresses, and phone number of emergency contact and emergency treatment authorizations were missing, one child had no enrollment form.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 8, 2022. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
It was found that various training records were not available. Some employee have not completed the 24 hours in annual training, annual reporting abuse is not in the training records, and one employee that only works summers, had no training hours.
Corrected Jul 15, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- Jun 29, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
It was found that various training records were not available. Some employee have not completed the 24 hours in annual training, annual reporting abuse is not in the training records, and one employee that only works summers, had no training hours.
Corrected Jul 15, 2022, verified Jul 21, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the 5 children records reviewed, complete names, addresses, and phone number of emergency contact and emergency treatment authorizations were missing, one child had no enrollment form.
Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 8, 2022. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant class had 6 children, 2 -11 month olds, 2 -16 month olds, and 2 20 month old. The group had 1 caregiver. The group was out of ratio. This was corrected when one of the children were moved to another room which brought the operation into compliance.
Corrected Jun 29, 2022, verified Jul 8, 2022. Standard 746.1601.
- 2021
- Aug 31, 2021 to Sep 13, 20213 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 13, 2021 inspection
- Sep 13, 2021 inspection
- Sep 13, 2021 inspection
- Aug 31, 2021 complaint investigation
- Aug 31, 2021 complaint investigation
- Aug 31, 2021 complaint investigation
- Aug 31, 2021 complaint investigation
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