First Steps Learning Center
12 critical, 28 serious, 8 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 19, 2025.
138 Applewhite Dr, Katy, TX 77450 · (281) 392-9194
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At a glance
Texas HHSC operation #1699246 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026
Programs and services
From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.
- Meals providednot listed
- Snacks providedyes
- Before-school careyes
- After-school careyes
- Transportation to/from schoolyes
- Drop-in careyes
- Part-time careyes
- Field tripsyes
- Skill classesnot listed
- Weekend carenot listed
- Night carenot listed
- Accreditedyes
- Accepts child care subsidiesyes
Inspection record
Every visit Texas has published, 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.
- 2025
- Dec 19, 2025Assessment1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified Dec 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Dec 19, 2025Assessment1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified Dec 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Dec 19, 2025Assessment1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified Dec 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Dec 19, 2025Assessment1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified Dec 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- Nov 13, 2025 to Nov 13, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 13, 2025 inspection
- Nov 13, 2025 inspection
- Nov 13, 2025 inspection
- Nov 13, 2025 inspection
- Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.
Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 7, 2025. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.
Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 7, 2025. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.
Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 7, 2025. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Documentation showing a fire inspection has been conducted since April 30,2024 was unavailable for review.
Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Documentation showing a fire drill has been conducted was unavailable for review.
Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 7, 2025. Standard 746.5205(1).
- 2024
- Nov 5, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.
Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 12, 2024. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.
Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 12, 2024. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.613(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
- Nov 5, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.
Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 12, 2024. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.
Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 12, 2024. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.613(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
- Nov 5, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.
Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 12, 2024. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.
Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 12, 2024. Standard 746.4751(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
- Nov 5, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Documentation an annual santiation inspection has been conducted was not available upon request.
Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 12, 2024. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Documentation showing a monthly inspection of the outdoor play space was unavailable upon request.
Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 12, 2024. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunizations.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.613(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
1 out of 4 children's files evluated did not contain a signed health statement.
Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Nov 5, 2024. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
- Apr 16, 2024 to Sep 19, 202412 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 19, 2024 inspection
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- Jun 25, 2024 inspection
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- May 21, 2024 inspection
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- May 21, 2024 inspection
- Apr 16, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 16, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 16, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 16, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 5, 2024Complaint 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
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
Corrected May 17, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 5, 2024Complaint 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
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
Corrected May 17, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 5, 2024Complaint 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
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
Corrected May 17, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Apr 5, 2024Complaint 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
Based upon the information obtained from the DFPS Investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.
Corrected May 17, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Jan 3, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.
Corrected Jan 17, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jan 3, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.
Corrected Jan 17, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jan 3, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.
Corrected Jan 17, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jan 3, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain proof of education.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill has not been conducted since October 9, 2023.
Corrected Jan 17, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2 out 7 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
1 out of 7 staff files evaulated did not contain a notarized affidavit for employment.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024, verified Jan 11, 2024. Standard 746.901(4).
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- 2023
- Feb 8, 2023 to Sep 1, 202312 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 1, 2023 inspection
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- Sep 1, 2023 inspection
- Sep 1, 2023 inspection
- Aug 31, 2023 self-reported incident
- Aug 31, 2023 self-reported incident
- Aug 31, 2023 self-reported incident
- Aug 31, 2023 self-reported incident
- Feb 23, 2023 inspection
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- Feb 18, 2023 complaint investigation
- Feb 18, 2023 complaint investigation
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- 2022
- Aug 11, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- Aug 11, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
- Aug 11, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- Aug 11, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
An infant was observed sitting in a rocker without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the rocker during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
A child's record evaluated was missing the special needs acknowledgment on their admission form. Note: The parent sent an acknowledgment during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
- May 18, 2022 to Jun 14, 20228 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 14, 2022 inspection
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- May 18, 2022 inspection
- May 9, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.
Corrected May 9, 2022, verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- May 9, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.
Corrected May 9, 2022, verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- May 9, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.
Corrected May 9, 2022, verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- May 9, 2022Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4-month-old child was observed asleep in a restrictive device (bouncer). A photo was taken.
Corrected May 9, 2022, verified May 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
- May 4, 2022 to May 4, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- May 4, 2022 inspection
- May 2, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During this investigation, it was determined caregiver supervision was not maintained, which resulted in a child being inappropriately touched by another child in the operation's restroom.
Corrected Jun 7, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- May 2, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During this investigation, it was determined caregiver supervision was not maintained, which resulted in a child being inappropriately touched by another child in the operation's restroom.
Corrected Jun 7, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- May 2, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During this investigation, it was determined caregiver supervision was not maintained, which resulted in a child being inappropriately touched by another child in the operation's restroom.
Corrected Jun 7, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- May 2, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During this investigation, it was determined caregiver supervision was not maintained, which resulted in a child being inappropriately touched by another child in the operation's restroom.
Corrected Jun 7, 2022, verified Jun 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Apr 29, 2022Inspection14 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
- CriticalTexas: High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected May 6, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
Covering Infant's Head or Crib
A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.2429.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.1203(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.2426.
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies handbook is missing the following: 746.501: (14) Transportation; (24) emergency preparedness plan; (29)(b)(2) gang-free zone Note: The Director added these policies to the handbook during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Both restrooms at the operation were unsanitary. One restroom contained urine inside of the toilet, toilet paper on the floor, and the trash can was overflowing with toilet paper.The other restroom had toilet paper on the floor. Note: The Director cleaned both restrooms during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.
Corrected May 2, 2022, verified May 3, 2022. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.
Corrected May 3, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.
Corrected May 6, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.1203(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.
Corrected May 2, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.2419(6).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current staff list posted. Note: The Director updated the staff list during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
- Apr 29, 2022Inspection14 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies handbook is missing the following: 746.501: (14) Transportation; (24) emergency preparedness plan; (29)(b)(2) gang-free zone Note: The Director added these policies to the handbook during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected May 6, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
- CriticalTexas: High
Covering Infant's Head or Crib
A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.2429.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.1203(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Both restrooms at the operation were unsanitary. One restroom contained urine inside of the toilet, toilet paper on the floor, and the trash can was overflowing with toilet paper.The other restroom had toilet paper on the floor. Note: The Director cleaned both restrooms during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.
Corrected May 2, 2022, verified May 3, 2022. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.1203(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.
Corrected May 2, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.
Corrected May 6, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.
Corrected May 3, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current staff list posted. Note: The Director updated the staff list during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
- Apr 29, 2022Inspection14 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies handbook is missing the following: 746.501: (14) Transportation; (24) emergency preparedness plan; (29)(b)(2) gang-free zone Note: The Director added these policies to the handbook during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.1203(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Covering Infant's Head or Crib
A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.2429.
- CriticalTexas: High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected May 6, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.2426.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Both restrooms at the operation were unsanitary. One restroom contained urine inside of the toilet, toilet paper on the floor, and the trash can was overflowing with toilet paper.The other restroom had toilet paper on the floor. Note: The Director cleaned both restrooms during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.
Corrected May 6, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.
Corrected May 2, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.
Corrected May 2, 2022, verified May 3, 2022. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.1203(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.
Corrected May 3, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current staff list posted. Note: The Director updated the staff list during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
- Apr 29, 2022Inspection14 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 2 month old was observed alseep in a restrictive device (rocker). Note: A phone was taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.2426.
- CriticalTexas: High
Covering Infant's Head or Crib
A 7 month old was observed asleep in their crib with their head covered with a hat.The hat was placed over the child's head, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.2429.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver in the infant room (2m to 1yr) did not know the number of children present. The caregiver stated their were 5 children present. There were 7 children present.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.1203(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
One of the operations emergency exit doors (back door) cannot open. It is blocked by a wooden step located on the outside of the door. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected May 6, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies handbook is missing the following: 746.501: (14) Transportation; (24) emergency preparedness plan; (29)(b)(2) gang-free zone Note: The Director added these policies to the handbook during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 7 month old child was observed asleep on a boppy in their crib. Later during the inspection, another 7 month old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier and pacifer attachment. Note: A photo was taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Two 7 month old children were observed swaddled and asleep in their cribs. A 2 month old was observed swaddled and asleep in a rocker chair. Note: Photos were taken.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2428.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Four infant bottles were not labeled with each child's first and last name.
Corrected May 2, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants, ages 4m and 7m, who are not ready for table food did not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets available for review.
Corrected May 3, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
A caregiver was observed on their cellphone during naptime in the 3yr to 5yr old classroom.
Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified May 4, 2022. Standard 746.1203(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The Director does not have current transportation training.The Director is the person who transports the school-age children to and from school.
Corrected May 2, 2022, verified May 3, 2022. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Both restrooms at the operation were unsanitary. One restroom contained urine inside of the toilet, toilet paper on the floor, and the trash can was overflowing with toilet paper.The other restroom had toilet paper on the floor. Note: The Director cleaned both restrooms during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation does not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last inspection conducted was on 3/15/2021.
Corrected May 6, 2022, verified May 2, 2022. Standard 746.5103.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a current staff list posted. Note: The Director updated the staff list during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(9).
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