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Read Institute of Texas
6509 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, Plano TX 75023-3402 · License #1089426 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Nabila Shaikh
- Phone
- (469) 443-6175
- info@readintexas.com
- Website
- www.readintexas.com
- Address
- 6509 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, Plano TX 75023-3402 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Does not accept child care subsidy
- Licensed for 147 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium High
746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the 7 caregiver files reviewed, 3 did not have current CPR/First Aid Training.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- Medium Low
746.901(5) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Of the 7 personnel files reviewed, 3 caregivers were required to have form 2912 in their file and did not.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
- Medium High
746.605(15) · Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
A Food allergy plan was not on file for one child in care with diagnosed food allergies.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
Of 10 children record's reviewed, 4 did not have a current health statement from a doctor.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- Medium High
746.4751(c) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There is a piece of cracked plastic on one of the structures outside.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
This standard was found to be deficient as the school was not able to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2024
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
This standard was found to be deficient as the outdoor picnic table is damaged with broken and splintered woood posing a safety risk to children. Repair or replacement is required.
Corrected by Nov 26, 2024
- Medium
746.203(1) · Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
This standard was found to be deficient as the school did not have current liability insurance on file.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2024
- Medium High
746.3701(3) · Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical fan was accessble to children in a classroom, posing a safety risk. This standard was corrected during the inspection as the fan was removed from the classroom.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
- High
746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was found to be deficient as cleaning liquids were accessible to children which is a safety hazard. This was corrected during the inspection as all cleaning liquids were removed and stored in a locked cabinet.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
3 of the 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement during an inspection on 1/4/2024. The operation was given an extension date of 2/23/24 to obtain the health care statements, however, the operation did not obtain all the children's health statements.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
- Medium High
746.5207(a)(3) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
A location where the children and caregivers would evacuate to in case of an emergency is not shown on the evacuation diagram.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
- High
746.4601(5) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
Equipment that is required to be mounted per manufacture instructions, was not mounted.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
- Medium High
746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
At follow-up, none of the staff present had current CPR/First Aid. This was discussed with the director who stated she was going to have it scheduled for today.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The director stated she was informed in February of 2023 that she needed her own fire panel, but has not had this installed or had a fire inspection completed.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
- Medium High
746.605(13)(A) · Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
A special care needs acknowledgment must be signed by the parent and filed in the children's file.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Medium
746.501(a)(30) · Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
There was not any information for the support of inclusive services in the operational policy.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
3 of the 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Medium High
746.4601(2) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
The equipment appears to be residential in nature and the operation does not have manufacturer instructions available for review.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
- Medium
746.4751(b) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Playground checklist were not completed monthly, when I asked the director if the checklist had been completed monthly - she stated no. The operation had only completed the checklist for April, May, and August for 2023.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
- Medium
746.901(10) · Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
2 of the 4 employee files reviewed did not have orientation.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Medium
746.901(6)(A) · Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
3 of 4 employee files reviewed did not have a signed operational policy statement.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Medium
746.401(3) · Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
Keeping Children Safe notification was not posted.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
- Medium
746.501(a)(30) · Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
There was not any information for the support of inclusive services in the operational policy.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
- Medium
746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
No fire drills were documented since August of 2023, smoke detector checks had not been documented since August 2023, fire extinguisher checks had not been documented since August 2023, no lock down drills had been document for 2023, and 2 severe weather drills were documented for 2023 when the requirement is 4. I asked the director if they had done these drills and checks, she informed me she had, but did not document them.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- High
746.4601(5) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
Equipment that is required to be mounted per manufacture instructions, was not mounted.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
- Medium High
746.3803(a)(1) · Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Medication was given to two different children and not signed by either of the parents.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Low
746.501(b)(2) · Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
There was not a posting or a policy regarding the operation being a gang free zone.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There was no loose fill installed around any of the play equipment that is used for outdoor play.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
- Medium
746.501(a)(22) · Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
Policies for parents to review compliance reports were not written in the operational policy.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
- Medium Low
746.901(6)(B) · Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
3 of the 4 employee files reviewed did not have personnel policies signed.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
3 of the 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Medium High
746.5207(a)(3) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
A location where the children and caregivers would evacuate to in case of an emergency is not shown on the evacuation diagram.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
- Medium High
746.4601(2) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
The equipment appears to be residential in nature and the operation does not have manufacturer instructions available for review.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
- Medium Low
746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One caregiver did not have a signed affidavit in their file or available for review.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Medium
746.2505(4)(C) · Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
A two year old was walking around with a bottle, after being informed the child cannot walk around with the bottle, the operation continued to allow this.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
- High
746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning materials were stored on a low shelf in the bathroom accessible to children.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
- Medium High
746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
None of the staff present had current CPR/First Aid. This was discussed with the director who stated she was going to have it scheduled for today.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Medium
746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
There was no promotion of physical activity in the operational policy.
Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
- Medium
746.901(8) · Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
1 of 4 employee files reviewed did not have a copy of the employee's drivers license or state identification.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Medium High
746.605(13)(A) · Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
A special care needs acknowledgment must be signed by the parent and filed in the children's file.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The director stated she was informed in February of 2023 that she needed her own fire panel, but has not had this installed or had a fire inspection completed.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
- High
745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A support staff caregiver was observed to be in direct care of children without an active background check.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2023
- Medium High
746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation was osberved to not have an annual fire inspection or document stating one is scheduled from the county fire deparment or fire marshal.
Corrected by May 10, 2023
- Medium Low
746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees
The operation did not complete the required survey of employees that left employment of the operation.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
At the time of inspection, one child is still missing their health statement.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2022
- Low
746.603(a)(6) · Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
One child's vision and hearing screening and still not on file for review.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2022
- Medium
746.901 · Required Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, the director did not have a copy of her Photo ID, notarized affidavit, or personnel form for information on file for review.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
- Medium
746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
The operation's last documented fire drill was in April 2022. No documentation of any other fire, severe weather, or lockdown drills were available since then.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
- Medium
746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation had not completed the CPSC certification form at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
- High
746.4603(2) · Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
The operation had a dome jungle gym present at the center at the time of inspection. The structure had just been purchased and placed at the center over the summer.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
- Medium
746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
At the time of inspection, there was no personnel or training documentation present for the second caregiver.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations
One child did not have their most current immunization record, according to their age, on file for review.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
- Medium High
746.4701(c) · Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
The operation had a composite play structure present at the time of inspection. The structure had swings and a slide connected.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
- Low
746.603(a)(6) · Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
At the time of inspection, two children did not have a copy of their vision and hearing screen on file.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
- Medium
746.801(12) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
At the time of inspection, the operation did not have a copy of their most recent health inspection on file for review.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
At the time of inspection, one child did not have a health statement on file for review.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
- Medium High
746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation does not have a current fire inspection on file.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2021
- High
745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Three caregivers that are in charge of a group of children do not have an active background check on file. A staff member that has access to children do not have an active background check on file.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2021
- Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation does not have a current health inspection on file.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 23, 2025 inspection noted: “Of the 7 caregiver files reviewed, 3 did not have current CPR/First Aid Training.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 4, 2025 inspection noted: “There is a piece of cracked plastic on one of the structures outside.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 29, 2024 inspection noted: “This standard was found to be deficient as the school was not able to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.” — what has changed since then?
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