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600 AVENUE E 1/2, Alvin TX 77511-9661 · License #1727555 · Center · Licensed Center
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746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written feeding instructions for two of the five infants in care did not have evidence of having been updated in the last month by parents. One of the child's written feeding instructions most recent update was 8/25/25 and the other child's was updated 9/8/25.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cupboard that was accessible to children in the School-age classroom. The director's assistant moved these cleaning supplies to an area of the classroom that was inaccessible to children during my inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support a citation that food was used as a form of punishment.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation did not report that a child was left unattended on a vehicle within two days as required. The incident occurred on 3/30/23 while a licensing inspector was on the premises. The operation failed to notify the inspector of the incident during the visit, nor was a report received regarding the incident within the required timeframe.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
The vehicle safety alarm was not being always used children were transported.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that the director did not verify that all minimum standard requirements are being met. The director is not ensuring the operation is always operating in compliance with the minimum standards. The director is not ensuring staff are properly trained or that staff are following the state regulations when transporting children.
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746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Rugs in the Infant, PreK 3, and PreK 4 classrooms were all found to be in need of cleaning/vacuuming. There were particles of crumbs, paper, dirt, and dead grass on the rugs.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701(5) · Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
A model car play structure on the play ground has an exposed bolt where its tire has pulled away from the structure. on the same structure, there is a loose, broken wooden surface board on which children at play would step or stand. The is also an exposed stake protruding up 4 inches from the ground where the wooden bordering material has broken away.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide current immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
1 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement after 1 year of being enrolled at center.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.611(a)(1) · Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
4 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.605(12) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
4 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency medical contact information.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
During staff file review, Director completed 29 hours of training for 2022-2023 calendar year.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
2 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency contact information other than the parent listed.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
During staff file review, 1 caregiver completed 9.5 hours of training for 2023-2024 calendar year. 1 caregiver completed 16.5 hours of training for 2023-2024 calendar year.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.605(10) · Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
1 out 10 children files reviewed did not have weather the child swim with or without assistance on the admission form.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Follow Up: The loose-fill surfacing on the playground still did not measure the proper depth.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
In the 2's, Pre-School (3), and school age classrooms I observed several walls with the paint peeling.Photos were taken.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose-fill surfacing on the playground did not measure the proper depth. Photos were taken.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2909(1) · Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the exit door. A photo was taken.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC was not available for review and was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the annual certification.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701(10) · Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
In Pre-K (3) classroom the television was sitting on a book case not anchored down. A photo was taken.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There is no documentation that a fire drill has been conducted since August 2023. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5319 · Smoke Detectors Testing
There is no documentation that a smoke detector has been tested since August 2023. A photo was taken of the form. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
A child was missing emergency contact address and phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One file was missing the affidavit.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1205(a)(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver was not aware of the children's ages and did not have a sheet with the information available.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4751(c) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
I observed on the toddler playground that trash and tree branches on the playground. On the school age playground trash was observed on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when the trash and tree branches were removed. Photos were taken.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A 14 month old infant was sitting at the high chair table and was not strapped in. Note: A picture was taken.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4403(a) · Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Hand washing sink was not observed in classroom where diaper changing is occurring.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
The fire extinguisher was missing from the van. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver replaced the missing fire extinguisher.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4503(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In the 1's classroom all the cots were not labeled with the children's name. This was corrected at inspection when the director label all the cots.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3419 · Handwashing Procedures
I observed a caregiver change a diaper and not wash the child's hand.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2909(1) · Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the marked fire exit door. A photo was taken and the crib was moved.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the infant classroom the window seal was covered in dirt. On the school age playground the border to the playground nails were sticking up from the wood. A photo was taken.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infant feeding sheets were not updated within the 30-day requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the Pre-School room I observed several walls with the paint peeling. A photos were taken. On the school age playground the stairs on the play structure was rusty and coming a loose from the structure. A photos were taken. A nail was sticking out along the border leading to the toddler playground. A photos were taken.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
I observed that both playgrounds did not have enough loose fill on them. Photos were taken.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A 13 month old infant was sitting at the high chair table and was not strapped in. No straps were in the high chair. Note: A picture was taken of the high chair.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
I observed the parking lot was under consstruction and large concrete pieces was obstructing the walk way. A photo was taken.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Child's safety alarm is present on one of the vans, but not properly maintained, according to manufacturer's instruction.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
The operations vehicle is not being always maintained in a safe operating condition because the safety belts were not working for children being transported.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that caregivers are yelling at children in care.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
The van drivers were transporting children for the operation although they were not properly trained on how to provide the services for the operation.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, A caregiver did not walk through the operation's van prior to leaving the van unattended, which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the van for approximately 20 minutes.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on information obtained during the investigation, sign in and out sheets were not completed during the month of May 2023.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no parent and emergency telephone numbers for the children that were being transported.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no list in the vehicle of the children who were being transported.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for supervision.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no emergency medical information for the children that were being transported.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the training certificate was missing the length of the training.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited