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First Start Child Care #2

36 critical, 48 serious, 4 minor findings across 68 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 22, 2026.

1709 Old FM 440 Rd, Killeen, TX 76549 · (254) 350-3625

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsKilleen licensed centers, n=86

Critical findings36 critical, 48 serious, 4 minor across 60 inspections and 8 investigations (68 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 22, 2026.

Critical36 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious48 vs median 8

67% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical5:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 60

Texas HHSC operation #1786552 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
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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
May 4, 2026 to May 4, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 4, 2026 inspection
- May 4, 2026 inspection
- May 4, 2026 inspection
- May 4, 2026 inspection
Apr 22, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  A caregiver was engaged in duties unrelated to caring for children, while a child was resting in a room unsupervised. A child was observed going to the bathroom unsupervised. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The wall outlets in each of the classroom did not have protective covers, the outdoors playground had toys that were broken and tires with standing water. The tires did not have holes drilled in them to allow the water to drain. The wall outlets were covered during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The carpets in two of the classrooms were not clean. Stains were observed on the carpets and on some of the cloth seating chairs.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit was observed and did not have tweezers, band aids, thermometer, antiseptic wipes or gloves. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were added to the kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
Apr 22, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  A caregiver was engaged in duties unrelated to caring for children, while a child was resting in a room unsupervised. A child was observed going to the bathroom unsupervised. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The carpets in two of the classrooms were not clean. Stains were observed on the carpets and on some of the cloth seating chairs.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The wall outlets in each of the classroom did not have protective covers, the outdoors playground had toys that were broken and tires with standing water. The tires did not have holes drilled in them to allow the water to drain. The wall outlets were covered during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit was observed and did not have tweezers, band aids, thermometer, antiseptic wipes or gloves. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were added to the kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
Apr 22, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  A caregiver was engaged in duties unrelated to caring for children, while a child was resting in a room unsupervised. A child was observed going to the bathroom unsupervised. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The wall outlets in each of the classroom did not have protective covers, the outdoors playground had toys that were broken and tires with standing water. The tires did not have holes drilled in them to allow the water to drain. The wall outlets were covered during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit was observed and did not have tweezers, band aids, thermometer, antiseptic wipes or gloves. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were added to the kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The carpets in two of the classrooms were not clean. Stains were observed on the carpets and on some of the cloth seating chairs.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Apr 22, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  A caregiver was engaged in duties unrelated to caring for children, while a child was resting in a room unsupervised. A child was observed going to the bathroom unsupervised. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The carpets in two of the classrooms were not clean. Stains were observed on the carpets and on some of the cloth seating chairs.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit was observed and did not have tweezers, band aids, thermometer, antiseptic wipes or gloves. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were added to the kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The wall outlets in each of the classroom did not have protective covers, the outdoors playground had toys that were broken and tires with standing water. The tires did not have holes drilled in them to allow the water to drain. The wall outlets were covered during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jan 9, 2026 to Jan 9, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 9, 2026 inspection
- Jan 9, 2026 inspection
- Jan 9, 2026 inspection
- Jan 9, 2026 inspection
2025
Oct 22, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Installation of Smoke Detectors
  Battery operated smoke add carbon monoxide detectors were not present in 2 of the classrooms where care was being provided.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5317.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Training records were deficient for the 24 annual clock hours.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Oct 22, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Installation of Smoke Detectors
  Battery operated smoke add carbon monoxide detectors were not present in 2 of the classrooms where care was being provided.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5317.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Training records were deficient for the 24 annual clock hours.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Oct 22, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Installation of Smoke Detectors
  Battery operated smoke add carbon monoxide detectors were not present in 2 of the classrooms where care was being provided.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5317.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Training records were deficient for the 24 annual clock hours.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Oct 22, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Installation of Smoke Detectors
  Battery operated smoke add carbon monoxide detectors were not present in 2 of the classrooms where care was being provided.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5317.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Training records were deficient for the 24 annual clock hours.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Oct 15, 2025Complaint investigation
1 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
  A staff member sent an older child in care to another classroom unsupervised. The child went to retrieve something in the room for the staff member.
  Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Oct 15, 2025Complaint investigation
1 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
  A staff member sent an older child in care to another classroom unsupervised. The child went to retrieve something in the room for the staff member.
  Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Oct 15, 2025Complaint investigation
1 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
  A staff member sent an older child in care to another classroom unsupervised. The child went to retrieve something in the room for the staff member.
  Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Oct 15, 2025Complaint investigation
1 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
  A staff member sent an older child in care to another classroom unsupervised. The child went to retrieve something in the room for the staff member.
  Corrected Jan 9, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
May 6, 2025 to May 6, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 6, 2025 inspection
- May 6, 2025 inspection
- May 6, 2025 inspection
- May 6, 2025 inspection
Apr 25, 2025Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  The written feeding instructions had not been reviewed, or updated as of today's date.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
  Parent's rights notices were not observed in the children's records.
  Corrected May 2, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.521(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
  A classroom was observed out of ratio by 3 children when a caregiver left the room. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room. The classroom was observed out of ratio by one child. This was corrected when the child was taken to another classroom bringing the room into ratio.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1507(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
  A caregiver was observed during diaper changing in a classroom without a hand washing sink. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the child to the bathroom to wash hands.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
  The first aid kit was incomplete for tweezers. The kit also had expired supplies. The expired supplies was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the items.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(8).
Apr 25, 2025Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  The written feeding instructions had not been reviewed, or updated as of today's date.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
  A classroom was observed out of ratio by 3 children when a caregiver left the room. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room. The classroom was observed out of ratio by one child. This was corrected when the child was taken to another classroom bringing the room into ratio.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1507(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
  Parent's rights notices were not observed in the children's records.
  Corrected May 2, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.521(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
  The first aid kit was incomplete for tweezers. The kit also had expired supplies. The expired supplies was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the items.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
  A caregiver was observed during diaper changing in a classroom without a hand washing sink. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the child to the bathroom to wash hands.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(4).
Apr 25, 2025Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
  The first aid kit was incomplete for tweezers. The kit also had expired supplies. The expired supplies was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the items.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
  A classroom was observed out of ratio by 3 children when a caregiver left the room. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room. The classroom was observed out of ratio by one child. This was corrected when the child was taken to another classroom bringing the room into ratio.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1507(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
  A caregiver was observed during diaper changing in a classroom without a hand washing sink. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the child to the bathroom to wash hands.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  The written feeding instructions had not been reviewed, or updated as of today's date.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
  Parent's rights notices were not observed in the children's records.
  Corrected May 2, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.521(1).
Apr 25, 2025Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
  The first aid kit was incomplete for tweezers. The kit also had expired supplies. The expired supplies was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the items.
  Corrected Apr 27, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
  Parent's rights notices were not observed in the children's records.
  Corrected May 2, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.521(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  The written feeding instructions had not been reviewed, or updated as of today's date.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
  A classroom was observed out of ratio by 3 children when a caregiver left the room. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room. The classroom was observed out of ratio by one child. This was corrected when the child was taken to another classroom bringing the room into ratio.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1507(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
  A caregiver was observed during diaper changing in a classroom without a hand washing sink. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the child to the bathroom to wash hands.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(4).
2024
Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 11, 20244 inspections
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- Sep 11, 2024 inspection
- Sep 11, 2024 inspection
- Sep 11, 2024 inspection
- Sep 11, 2024 inspection
Aug 23, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  A child was observed to have leftover chewed food in the play yard, This was corrected when the caregiver removed the food from the play yard
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  4 of the records evaluated did not have parent signatures or the health statement signed by the physician.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Sep 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  One staff did not have the required signed employment affidavit.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Aug 23, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  A child was observed to have leftover chewed food in the play yard, This was corrected when the caregiver removed the food from the play yard
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  4 of the records evaluated did not have parent signatures or the health statement signed by the physician.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Sep 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  One staff did not have the required signed employment affidavit.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Aug 23, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  A child was observed to have leftover chewed food in the play yard, This was corrected when the caregiver removed the food from the play yard
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  4 of the records evaluated did not have parent signatures or the health statement signed by the physician.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Sep 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  One staff did not have the required signed employment affidavit.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Aug 23, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  A child was observed to have leftover chewed food in the play yard, This was corrected when the caregiver removed the food from the play yard
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  4 of the records evaluated did not have parent signatures or the health statement signed by the physician.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Sep 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  One staff did not have the required signed employment affidavit.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2024, verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Jan 4, 2024 to Mar 1, 202412 inspections
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2023
Dec 1, 2023 to Dec 19, 20238 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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Nov 16, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  During the walk through of the operation, broken and damaged toys were observed in the play space. This was corrected during the inspection when all of the broken toys were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The child did not have the required sleep exception form.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2023, verified Dec 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  There was insufficient lighting observed during nap time in the room where children were napping. The caregiver was unable to visibly see the children's faces to be able to intervene in the event of an emergency. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned on the light and opened the door to the adjoining bathroom.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2023, verified Dec 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  During the walk through of the operation, broken and damaged toys were observed in the play space. This was corrected during the inspection when all of the broken toys were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The child did not have the required sleep exception form.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2023, verified Dec 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  There was insufficient lighting observed during nap time in the room where children were napping. The caregiver was unable to visibly see the children's faces to be able to intervene in the event of an emergency. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned on the light and opened the door to the adjoining bathroom.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2023, verified Dec 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The child did not have the required sleep exception form.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2023, verified Dec 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  During the walk through of the operation, broken and damaged toys were observed in the play space. This was corrected during the inspection when all of the broken toys were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  There was insufficient lighting observed during nap time in the room where children were napping. The caregiver was unable to visibly see the children's faces to be able to intervene in the event of an emergency. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned on the light and opened the door to the adjoining bathroom.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2023, verified Dec 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The child did not have the required sleep exception form.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2023, verified Dec 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  During the walk through of the operation, broken and damaged toys were observed in the play space. This was corrected during the inspection when all of the broken toys were removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  There was insufficient lighting observed during nap time in the room where children were napping. The caregiver was unable to visibly see the children's faces to be able to intervene in the event of an emergency. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned on the light and opened the door to the adjoining bathroom.
  Corrected Nov 16, 2023, verified Dec 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
Nov 7, 2023Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use good judgment for a child in care. The caregiver knowingly placed a child at risk of injury by pushing the child and causing the child to lose balance and fall.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  A caregiver was observed grabbing a child in care roughly by the arms and lifting the child from the table and floor on two separate occasions.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During a DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  A caregiver was observed not interacting positively with a child in care. The caregiver did not provide care, check the child injury or console a child after the child had fallen to the floor, sustaining a possible injury.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Nov 7, 2023Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  A caregiver was observed grabbing a child in care roughly by the arms and lifting the child from the table and floor on two separate occasions.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During a DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use good judgment for a child in care. The caregiver knowingly placed a child at risk of injury by pushing the child and causing the child to lose balance and fall.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  A caregiver was observed not interacting positively with a child in care. The caregiver did not provide care, check the child injury or console a child after the child had fallen to the floor, sustaining a possible injury.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Nov 7, 2023Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During a DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use good judgment for a child in care. The caregiver knowingly placed a child at risk of injury by pushing the child and causing the child to lose balance and fall.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  A caregiver was observed grabbing a child in care roughly by the arms and lifting the child from the table and floor on two separate occasions.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  A caregiver was observed not interacting positively with a child in care. The caregiver did not provide care, check the child injury or console a child after the child had fallen to the floor, sustaining a possible injury.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Nov 7, 2023Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  A caregiver was observed grabbing a child in care roughly by the arms and lifting the child from the table and floor on two separate occasions.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use good judgment for a child in care. The caregiver knowingly placed a child at risk of injury by pushing the child and causing the child to lose balance and fall.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During a DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  A caregiver was observed not interacting positively with a child in care. The caregiver did not provide care, check the child injury or console a child after the child had fallen to the floor, sustaining a possible injury.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
Oct 4, 2023 to Oct 4, 20234 inspections
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