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Kimble Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 2200 E 10TH AVE, Amarillo, TX 79104
County: Potter County
Phone: (806) 345-1360
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 125 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 831479- 667
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 12, 2003
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 831479- 667 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 42 inspections
- 8 investigations
- 69 citations from these visits (risk level: High 9, Medium High 43, Medium 16, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from January 21, 2022 to October 19, 2026, newest first: 74 visits and 104 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 19, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 30, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
May 19, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 2, 2026 · Correction verified: May 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child's file that was reviewed during the inspection did not have a current immunization record on file.
November 18, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 7, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2423 - Naptime for Infants
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 7, 2025 · Correction verified: May 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was showing noticeable signs being tired and grabbing at the rails of their crib. The caregiver told the child that they know the child is tired but they have at least an hour before they can lay down. The child then began pushing and biting other children due to being tired and requiring rest.
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 7, 2025 · Correction verified: May 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 7, 2025 · Correction verified: May 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed at inspection grabbing a child by the arm with enough pressure to leave an impression on the child's arm and remained visiible for five minutes.
April 9, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 26, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 21, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 20, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
March 17, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 7, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2025 · Correction verified: January 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One staff member did not have health and safety training as specified in condition 2 of the operation's probation within 10 days of their hire date.
December 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 19, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 19, 2024 · Correction verified: December 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers were in the classroom but were not maintaining awareness of the ongoing activities of the children they were responsible for. One child was laying on the floor with their pants partially down and exposing themself and touching themself. A caregiver walked past the child and then continued picking up toys without intervening.
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 19, 2024 · Correction verified: December 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Toys were observed being cleaned up and placed back on the shelves. Toys that had been in the children's mouths were mixed with the clean toys that were placed back on the shelves for children to access.
December 16, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2024 · Correction verified: December 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Toddlers were observed playing with a group of toys on the carpet and toys were continuously placed in their mouth and then placed back in the group of other toys and then another child would pick up the contaminated toy and then place in their mouth.
November 18, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 14, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2024 · Correction verified: November 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Multiple children's diapers were changed and the diaper changing surface was not observed being sanitized after any of the diaper changes.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2024 · Correction verified: November 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child had a potty accident and had their wet clothes changed and they did not have their hands washed after. Additionally, the caregiver did not wash their hands after handling the soiled clothes. Additional children had their diaper changed and some of the children did not have their hands washed after. The caregiver also did not wash her hands after each diaper change.
October 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 10, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Transportation training is not current for any current staff that transport children in care and the director of the operation additionally requires transportation training.
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2024 · Correction verified: October 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed at inspection telling children that they would get candy for good behavior and if they dd not listen then they would not get any.
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2024 · Correction verified: October 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed at inspection telling children that if they acted like babies then they would have them and their belongings sent down to the baby room. The caregiver was not communicating with the children in a manner that treated them with courtesy and respect.
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2024 · Correction verified: October 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver had a child sit inactive for a length of time that was inappropriate for his age. The child should have been limited to 3 minutes of time out but instead was sitting for 20 minutes before being allowed to get up and participate in an activity.
September 6, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 14, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 12, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2024 · Correction verified: August 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Both staff members were hyper focused on other job duties, such as hand washing practices, that when multiple children had a minor injury and upset, they did not comfort them or evaluate their level of injury.
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2024 · Correction verified: August 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddler classroom had majority of the shelves turned towards the wall and the toys were inaccessible to children in care. This was observed during morning activities with 1.5 hour of time prior to nap time. Two music based toys were made accessible after the initial observations but the shelves that were faced away were not turned with available toys during the duration of the inspection.
August 6, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 6, 2024 · Correction verified: August 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One classroom with 21 children had reduced ratios during nap time with one caregiver. The specified age group is three year olds with children ranging from 18 month olds to 4 year olds. There was not an additional employee available in the building upon arrival at inspection.
August 5, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 14, 2024 · Correction verified: August 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the infant classroom was not free of hazards. A container of hot soup was in reach of an infant that led to an injury that required medical treatment.
July 18, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 21, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 13, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The staff list that is posted for parents was not current. Several new staff transitioned to the operation and staff also left employment from the operation and the list has not been updated. This was corrected at inspection with the staff list being updated and posted.
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
None of the four infants were signed in on the sign in sheet in the infant classroom. Additionally, a child for the two's classroom was not signed in either. This was corrected with the director signing the children into care.
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2024 · Correction verified: May 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was in a restrictive device for over 15 minutes and the director had to prompt the staff member to transition the child. It was corrected with the infant removed from the restrictive device.
April 2, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 26, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 26, 2024 · Correction verified: April 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the intial walk through of the inspection, the director was absent and the staff were not aware of whom was in charge during her absence. One staff member stated the assistant director was in charge but the assistant director was present in the building to be in charge at that time. Another staff member was not aware that the director was not present in the building and stated she didn't know whom was in charge.
March 25, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
March 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 15, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 15, 2024 · Correction verified: March 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A classroom was observed with cleaning supplies that are within reach of children and not inaccessible.
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 15, 2024 · Correction verified: March 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The currently available activity plan for the prek classrooms which has toddlers and pre-k age children combined, does not accurately reflect the current activities being provided.
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 15, 2024 · Correction verified: March 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A television placed on a cart and used for supervised screen time activities was not adequately anchored and risked being tipped over off the cart.
March 7, 2024 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The currently available activity plan for the prek classrooms which has toddlers and pre-k age children combined, does not accurately reflect the current activities being provided.
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant room hand washing sink was observed being used to wash toys.
746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observations at inspection demonstrated that staff are not routinely checking diapers to ensure diaper changes are being completed promptly. One child was in care for 80 minutes before their diaper was checked and changed. The diaper was overly full and feces was running down the child's leg.
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The activity plan for the infant classroom lacks an afternoon opportunity for outdoor play. The current activity plan only displays a morning opportunity for outside play at 10:30 am. Additionally, the afternoon does not include any activities for the infants. The schedule goes from nap time, to snack time and then to dismissal.
746.2803(4)(B) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was communicating to the children in a manner that did not encourage positive statements. The caregiver was instructing children to stop crying after instructing a child to stop unwanted behavior and then telling a child they wouldn't have fallen out of a chair if they didn't sit right.
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 15, 2024 · Correction verified: March 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two vehicles were inspected and there were 6 expired booster seats that are used to transport children in care.
February 27, 2024 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2024 · Correction verified: March 6, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff were observed at inspection cleaning multiple children's noses and not washing their hands afterwards.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2024 · Correction verified: March 6, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The walking babies classroom floor has been cleaned and in better condition. The pre k classroom bathroom still requires to be cleaned to remove dirt and debri from around the toilet. The infant classroom carpet has less debri on the floor but there were staples that infants picked up and almost placed in their mouth. The infant toys still require cleaning.
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2024 · Correction verified: March 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The staff were observed at inspection during circle time and art activities in the pre k classroom but the routines observed does not match the written activity plan. Outside time is outlined on the schedule from 8:45 am to 9:15 am but outside time was not observed with nice weather outside. Additionally, the infant schedule does not list their outside opportunities.
746.2419(9) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - High Chair Trays Sanitized
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2024 · Correction verified: March 6, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The high chairs in the infant room were rinsed with water but were not sanitized with a sanitizing product before use.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2024 · Correction verified: March 6, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the infants lacking complete infant feeding instructions is no longer in care. The other infant's feeding instruction still lacks specifics on how frequent formula requires to be given.
746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2024 · Correction verified: March 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observations at inspection demonstrated that staff are not routinely checking diapers to ensure diaper changes are being completed promptly.
February 23, 2024 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 23, 2024 · Correction verified: February 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff were observed at inspection cleaning multiple children's noses and not washing their hands afterwards. Additionally, a staff member cleaned spit up off the carpet and did not wash their own hands afterwards.
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 23, 2024 · Correction verified: February 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddler playground was not inspected prior to being used and had various amounts of trash, including a used baby wipe, in the outdoor space used by children in care.
746.2419(9) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - High Chair Trays Sanitized
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 23, 2024 · Correction verified: February 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The high chairs in the infant room were rinsed with water but were not sanitized with a sanitizing product before use.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 23, 2024 · Correction verified: February 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Some of the bathrooms floors were cleaned to remove dirt but not al of the floors were cleaned and were observed to have layered dirt and requires more frequent cleaning practices. Additionally the infant classroom carpet had food crumbs throughout the carpeted area that infants kept picking up and placing in their mouth.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 23, 2024 · Correction verified: February 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infant feeding instructions are lacking clear expectations on infant feeding for the staff to follow. One child's infant feeding instruction does not specify how frequently formula is required and one infant feeding instruction does not provide how many ounces of water or how many scoops of formula is required to provide clear instructions.
746.3417(7) - Children Handwashing After Contact with Harmful Substance
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 23, 2024 · Correction verified: February 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child in care spit up on the carpet and then crawled through the spit up, including their hands coming into direct contact and the staff did not assist the child with appropriate hand washing practices after.
746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 23, 2024 · Correction verified: February 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observations at inspection demonstrated that staff are not routinely checking diapers to ensure diaper changes are being completed promptly. One child was in care for over two hours prior to having their diaper checked and changed.
February 16, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on evidence obtained during the inspection, the hand washing sink in the infant classroom is being used to routinely clean toys that children have placed in their mouth.
746.2405(5) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Space used for infants during morning drop off routines is not set up to ensure there are sufficient number of toys for infants, including offering a variety of different developmental ranges.
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Toddlers are not provided enough variety of activities, including low shelving for easily accessing the selection of toys during the morning drop off time, so the children are having to compete for the toys that are available.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
When various classrooms were combined for morning drop off time, there was not a list of the children's names and ages available to review again at inspection. Once children transitioned to their classrooms two classrooms did not have a list of information of the children's ages they were responsible for.
February 13, 2024 · Investigation · 6 citations
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 19, 2024 · Correction verified: February 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The floors of the bathrooms were observed to have layered dirt and requires more frequent cleaning practices.
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Food items that present a choking hazard were observed being served to infants at inspection.
746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, infants are not having their diapers changed promptly when wet. Additionally, the different areas used for infants during morning drop off times does not have a diaper changing area available to ensure infants diapering needs are being promptly addressed.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant in care is lacking infant feeding instructions. An additional infant in care has an infant feeding instruction form signed by the parent but does not provide any direct instructions on what the infant requires for feeding times, the quantity or the frequency expected to be provided by the staff.
746.3601(3)(E) - Illness Preventing Care - Symptoms of Possible Severe Illness
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, children are being admitted into care when they have symptoms of illness that should exclude them from care.
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2024 · Correction verified: March 6, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, caregivers are not routinely placing toys aside for sanitizing after a child has placed the toy in their mouth.
February 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 9, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
February 7, 2024 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 7, 2024 · Correction verified: February 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
When the infants were combined with older children, there were 15 children with two caregivers with more than an 18 month age gap between the 4 month old infant and the five year old child grouped together. Additionally when the infants split off into their designated classroom, they then initially had five infants with the youngest 4 months and the oldest 25 months and there continued to be greater than an 18 month age gap until teh 25 month old child was removed to another classroom.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 7, 2024 · Correction verified: February 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infants were observed having 7 infants to one caregiver with a specified age group of 12-17 months. The classroom should of had no more than 5 with one caregiver to be in ratio.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 7, 2024 · Correction verified: February 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed watching a movie with a combination of ages, including children less than the age of 2.
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 7, 2024 · Correction verified: February 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
With 12 children in care with one caregiver responsible for these children there were 3 infants included in the count of the 12 children and was over ratio.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 7, 2024 · Correction verified: February 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
When various classrooms were combined for morning drop off time, there was not a list of the children's names and ages available to review. Once children transitioned to their classrooms two classrooms did not have a list of information of the children's ages they were responsible for.
746.2205(b) - Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 7, 2024 · Correction verified: February 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were not offered an alternative activity to screen time when combined for morning drop off. There were no available toys, activities or centers for any of the children ranging from infants to pre k to engage in a different activity.
February 2, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 2, 2024 · Correction verified: February 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed going to the bathroom to potty and were not washing their hands afterwards.
746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 2, 2024 · Correction verified: February 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff directed children to the bathroom to drink water from the hand washing sink. The children then went and drank the water from the faucet.
January 29, 2024 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 22, 2024 · Correction verified: February 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the staff are routinely on their cell phones for personal use while supervising children in care.
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 22, 2024 · Correction verified: February 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, staff are not following the written activity plan, including omitting outside activities when the weather is appropriate for outdoor activities.
December 11, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 7, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2023 · Correction verified: January 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child in care was missing admission information as required.
December 1, 2023 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 4, 2023 · Correction verified: December 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Various classrooms had areas that require attention related to maintenance. One classroom had outlet overs missing, a broken shelf that is only partially secured to the wall and the trash can with food debri did not have a lid to keep it inaccessible to children in care. Another classroom also had missing outlet covers, a step stool used by children had layered dirt on the top and the sides of the plastic and the bathroom toilet dispenser cover was broken and removed from the wall.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2023 · Correction verified: December 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not renew their CPR and First aid certificate promptly prior to the credential expiring on 11/5/2023.
746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 1, 2023 · Correction verified: December 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Personnel policies related to staff being ill not having direct access to children in care is not being adhered to. A staff member at inspection stated they had to come to work sick and was working in a classroom with children in care.
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 1, 2023 · Correction verified: December 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed at inspection communicating to the children in a manner that does not promote positive guidance and praise.
October 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 24, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4605(a)(1) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs -Free Standing Arch Climbers
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2023 · Correction verified: October 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Active play equipment was added onto the playground for infants and toddlers. The climbing equipment are pallets used to form a triangle for climbing up one side and down the other. This free standing arch climber is considered prohibited equipment for children less than 5 years of age. The climbing equipment are pallets used to form a triangle for climbing up one side and down the other. The pallets are not sanded and have pieces of the wood that is splintered where the children grasp the pieces of wood to climb. Additionally, the climbing equipment lacks loose fill within the 6 foot use zone.
September 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 31, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 31, 2023 · Correction verified: September 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Another caregiver was observed at inspection communicating to the children in a manner that does not promote positive guidance and praise.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 31, 2023 · Correction verified: September 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Building and Grounds: Toys were observed at inspection being visibly dirty. Staff interviewed stated that the equipment is still only being sprayed with sanitizer product but is not being wiped clean to remove dirt and debris from the surface of the toys. Toys had visible dirt on them, including large legos blocks, toy trucks and toys meant to be stepped on for balance indoors. The dust was cleaned off the top of the play kitchen and the bouncer was cleaned in the infant classroom. However, there is still a majority of toys in the toddler classroom that have visible dirt on them.
August 23, 2023 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 23, 2023 · Correction verified: August 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed at inspection communicating to the children in a manner that does not promote positive guidance and praise.
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 23, 2023 · Correction verified: August 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Several two years were observed being placed in time out for 10 minutes instead of the required one minute the year of their age.
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 23, 2023 · Correction verified: August 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed at inspection leaving a child on the diaper changing station to attend to children in the bathroom. The caregiver did not have their hand on the child and also was not within an arm's length of the child on the diaper changing station.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 23, 2023 · Correction verified: August 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Toys were observed at inspection being visibly dirty. The equipment was being sprayed with sanitizer product but is not being wiped clean to remove dirt and debris from the surface of the toys. The potty chairs were observed being poured out but not sanitized after each use. There was still visible feces on the side of the potty bowl.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 23, 2023 · Correction verified: August 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed at inspection changing consecutive diapers with changing her gloves in between but was not washing her hands.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 23, 2023 · Correction verified: August 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Various children were observed having their arm grabbed when escorting them to time out in a rough manner. Additionally, a child was pushed back against the corner of a shelf in a rough manner when they attempted to get up from time out.
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 23, 2023 · Correction verified: August 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A toddler caregiver had various opportunities to offer comfort and support when children were upset and instead, she told them to stop crying.
June 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 4, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 4, 2023 · Correction verified: May 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Diaper changing surfaces have not been sanitized appropriately after diaper changes.
May 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 26, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 26, 2023 · Correction verified: May 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Diaper changes were observed at inspection and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized appropriately after any of the diaper changes.
April 19, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
April 14, 2023 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2023 · Correction verified: April 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Transportation training was not available for review for the director when requested at inspection.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 17, 2023 · Correction verified: April 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A food allergy plan did not have the required parent signature in file.
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: April 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a mop bucket that had bleach water in reach of children in a hallway.
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: April 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Diaper changes were observed at inspection and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized after any of the diaper changes.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2023 · Correction verified: April 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The school age playground has varying amounts of loose fill from one inch to four inches and does not have the required six inches of loose fill within the entire use zone of the equipment.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: April 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed conducting diaper changes at inspection but did not wash their hands afterwards, despite wearing gloves. Additionally, the caregiver helped children with wiping their noses but did not wash their hands after diaper changes were conducted.
March 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 3, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
December 20, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 5, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2022 · Correction verified: December 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One staff was not available for review at inspection.
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2022 · Correction verified: December 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A staff that provides transportation training did not have transportation training available for review at inspection.
October 3, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 25, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2022 · Correction verified: October 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents were not notified by staff when a child in care received minor injuries while in care at pick up time.
August 25, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 1, 2022 · Correction verified: August 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy that provides information to parents regarding the promotion of physical activity to parents was not complete.
August 12, 2022 · Inspection · 7 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2022 · Correction verified: August 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed in direct care of children and the operation has not received notification of eligibility prior to allowing the individual to be present at the operation.
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child file review was missing the date of admission and the phone number for the medical emergency medical facility. **This was corrected at inspection when the information was written in the child admission form.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 19, 2022 · Correction verified: August 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policy that provides information to parents regarding the promotion of physical activity to parents was not complete.
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 19, 2022 · Correction verified: August 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2022 · Correction verified: August 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's files were not available for review upon request. **This was corrected when the director bring the files from the administrative office during inspection and provided for review.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2022 · Correction verified: August 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A classroom was observed with chemicals - cleaning supplies and bug spray that was within reach of children and not inaccessible.
746.4971(1) - Inflatables - Enclosed Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2022 · Correction verified: August 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Inflatables were observed being used by children, however, they were not used according to manufacturing instructions as one stated to place soft surfacing or materials around all bouncer entrances, exits, and landings and the other bounce houses stated shoes should be removed.
April 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 15, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 15, 2022 · Correction verified: March 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not inactivate an individual who has not been employed by the operation as of 2/28/2022, which is more than 7 days.
February 11, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2022 · Correction verified: February 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child who has been in care longer than 12 months from the admission date, 11/21/2018, did not have a health statement in file for review.
January 21, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 25, 2022 · Correction verified: March 15, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One contracted employee that is counted in ratio and participates in caregiver activities and role, as well as interacts with and supervises the children did not have any annual training for review.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 28, 2022 · Correction verified: January 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last health inspection conducted was conducted on 1/7/2021 and is past due.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 4, 2022 · Correction verified: February 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child who has been in care longer than 12 months from the admission date, 11/21/2018, did not have a health statement in file for review.
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
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