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211 S WALNUT ST, Hico TX 76457-6296 · License #875860 · Center · Licensed Center
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746.3407(8) · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Two small garbage cans were observed on the playground area without lids and accessible to children. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff engaged in personal cell phone use while responsible for supervising children in the classroom,
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that written activity plans were not being followed.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
The last fire drill documented was observed to have been completed in July 2025.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that employees used prohibited punishment at the operation when discipling their own children.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used poor judgement when speaking to a child using inappropriate language.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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746.5401 · Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The last gas leak inspection was observed to have been completed in April of 2023. The gas leak test was scheduled during the inspection..
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills
The operation has not documented a fire drill since January 2024, This was corrected at inspection today when the operation practiced and documented the fire drill.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
3 out of the 5 caregivers file selected for review were missing required training topics related to health and safety.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1316(a) · Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Personnel that transport children in care did not have current transportation training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5607(b) · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
The booster seats located in the transportation van were expired.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A new employee was clocked in and on the play yard with children in care and other caregivers and the background check is still pending,The caregiver was sent home which brought the operation into compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2415(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An 11 month-old child was observed sleeping in a crib and a blanket was covering the infant. The blanket was removed during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3805(b)(1) · Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
A bottle of Tylenol was in an infant's cubby. There was no authorization form, the medication was expired, and it was for 2?11-year-olds. This was corrected on-site during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the classroom during this inspection. The risk was mitigated because the child was not present, and the medication seal had not been broken, so no Tylenol had been given to this child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.203(2) · Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Providers must update their insurance on their portal annually.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
4 outlets observed without proper covers. This was corrected when the covers were replaced. There were fans within reach of children in 3 classrooms. The fans were removed during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701(3) · Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
A box fan was being used in the prek class, and it was on top of the short file cabinet. The fan was in reach of the children in care. It was determined the prek classroom was outside in a breeze way, and the caregiver took the child inside the Gym to use the restroom. There were multiple paint containers and a can of lysol on the floor in the restoom. This was corrected when the children came into the main building and had no additional need to use the bathroom in the gym. Verbal TA was provided at he last inspection regarding the fans.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4305 · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
It was determined the prek class were spending outdoor time in the drive-thru covered awning of the church. There was no fence and this a non-licensed space. The children came back inside bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2207(c)(1) · Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children in the school age class were observed playing games on their personal cell phones and IPads. Based on observations, this was not a structured planned activity with a educational purpose. The devices were put up during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1605 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 7 month old child was observed sitting in a stroller in the school age class. The oldest child in this group was 11 years old. The infant was removed from the classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant class had 6 children, 2 -11 month olds, 2 -16 month olds, and 2 20 month old. The group had 1 caregiver. The group was out of ratio. This was corrected when one of the children were moved to another room which brought the operation into compliance.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the 5 children records reviewed, complete names, addresses, and phone number of emergency contact and emergency treatment authorizations were missing, one child had no enrollment form.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
It was found that various training records were not available. Some employee have not completed the 24 hours in annual training, annual reporting abuse is not in the training records, and one employee that only works summers, had no training hours.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three of the five staff files reviewed did not have current Pediatric CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Five of the five staff files reviewed were found to be lacking annual training hours.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
745.635(3) · AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
One caregiver with conditions on a provisional background check was observed alone in a classroom with 6 toddler aged children, not meeting the conditions of the background check. This was brought into compliance when a eligible caregiver was brought into the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment and threats of corporal punishment were used. One caregiver was found to use threats of corporal punishment and to have used a fly swatter and their hand to discipline children.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children in care.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
It was determined a caregiver has left their classroom occasionally to open the secondary door.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited