Tiny Blessings Academy
Does Tiny Blessings Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 36 child-care citations for Tiny Blessings Academy in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 11 are recorded at the High level and 19 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 11 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit on vehicle used to transport children was not observed to be complete. The kit was missing a guide and antiseptic. NOTE: A second vehicle added but not currently in use did not have a guide, antiseptic and gloves. * Corrected at inspection, all missing items were added to both vehicles.
- High
746.5605(2) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Crossing Street
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was enough information to support a child was allowed to walk across the street to pick up a sibling from school
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information that the driver allowed a child to exit the vehicle and walk unsupervised to pick up another child.
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- High
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Documentation of parent contacts and emergency contacts were not available for one child being transported.
- High
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
The driver was observed exiting a bus after transporting children to school. The driver was observed exiting the vehile and looking through each window. After a few minutes, the electronic alarm was triggered and the driver returned and turned the alarm off.
- High
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Documentation of emergency medical authorization was not available for 4 children being transported.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
2 staff were observed to be present at the operation without notification of eligibility from the Centralized background check Unit. One staff letf prior to end of inspection after receiving an ineligible notice.
- High
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Documentation of emergency medical authorization was not available for any of the 14 children being transported.
- High
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Documentation of parent contacts and emergency contacts were not available for the children being transported.
- High
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
List of children transported on 8/15 and 8/18 was not listed available for review
- High
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation they began providing transportation services.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the outdoor play area, there was grass overgrown in the corner and the liner of the loosefill mulch was ripped and above mulch. Ivy/weeds overgrown on the fence.
- Medium High
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Caregiver did not give the proper ages of oldest and youngest child in their care.
- Medium High
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There was garbage on the way to the toddler outdoor play area and garbage inside the toddler outdoor play area.
- Medium High
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The mulch was not observed to be maintained at the appropriate depth. The tarp beneath the surfacing was observed to be exposed and torn.
- Medium High
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
A climbing structure installed on the second playground was observed to have an attached swing set. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the swings were removed fromo the structure
- Medium High
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
The handwashking sink in the infant room was observed to have a bucket in it. Baby bottle on a drying rack were observed next to the sink. The sink is still be used for purposes other than hand washing.
- Medium High
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
A dead german roach was observed under a sink in a restroom used by children. NOTE: The same roach was observed during the inspection and the operation was infomred to dispose of it on 9/15.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One of the restrooms used by children was observed to have ceiling panels that had holes, cracks and signs of water damage. The exhaust fans in both bathrooms appeared to be falling. The floors in the hallway directly outside of the bathroom was visibly separated and created a tripping hazard.
- Medium High
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
The handwashking sink in the infant room was observed to have other itmes on and in the sink. Items observed includined cleaning spray and hand sanitizer, a bucket of water, toys and books, a children's tablet, and a walkie talkie.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One of the restrooms used by children was observed to have 2 ceiling panels that were cracked and bulding down. One of the panels has signs of water damage.
- Medium High
746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
A fire extingusher was observed to be sitting on the floor in a storage closet in the front of the buidling. NOTE:Corrected at inspection. Fire extinguisher was mounted during the visit.
- Medium High
746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
A fire extingusher was observed to be in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom designated for children
- Medium High
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Sign-in logs available did not have completed sign in/out times for all children Sing in logs rfor the 7/31-8/4 was not available.
- Medium High
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
A bag of molded cutie oranges was observed in the kitchen. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, oranges were disposed during the visit.
- Medium High
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Sign-in logs available did not have completed sign in/out times for all children Sing in logs rfor the 7/31-8/4 was not available.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
1 caregiver was observed with 6 children 10mo-20 mo. The specified age group was 12-17 mo. The caregiver wwas over ratio by 1. NOTE: During the walkthrough, a second caregiver was observed in the kitchen area and entered the classrooom shortly before licensing.
- Medium High
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extingusiher located on the bus used to tranpsort was observed to be overcharged
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The director and driver and not have transportation training available for review.
- Medium High
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Sign-in logs. available did not have sign out times and signatures. Some children signed in were listed by family last name and quantity. Logs did not list names of each child. Sign-in logs for all days where children were in care was not made available for review.
- Medium
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
In the larger play area, the loosefill was overgrown with grass/weeds at edges, and there was a wire on the ground from the telephone pole in the play srea. Bottom of slide had under tarp exposed.
- Medium
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Four caregivers did not have a copy of the education requirements for file.
- Medium
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
The operation did not provide access to one personnel record upon request
- Medium Low
746.1317(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate
A certificate was not availalbe to verify the successful completion of preservice training for 2 caregivers present at the operation.
- Low
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
One caregiver hired 1/6 did not have a notarized affidavit available for review. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the affidavit was completed during the visit.
- Low
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
One caregiver hired 1/6 did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the affidavit was completed during the visit.
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