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Home › TX › Alice › The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC
814 MCMASTER RD, Alice TX 78332-7752 · License #1819087 · Center · Licensed Center
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746.611(a)(3) · Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3313(1) · Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2501(1) · Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2205(a)(4) · Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2505(4)(C) · Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.113(a) · Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901 · Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.401(6) · Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Daily food menu was not available for review.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5319 · Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901 · Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were not available for review.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.613(a) · Required Immunizations
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans
Activity plan was not available for review.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
CPSC form was not available for review.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4701(c) · Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5531 · Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4807(a) · Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4603(5) · Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.