Handprints Child Care 24 LLC
Does Handprints Child Care 24 LLC have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 23 child-care citations for Handprints Child Care 24 LLC in SUNNYVALE, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 4 are recorded at the High level and 16 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 4 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.3607(1) - Critical Injury - Contact EMS After Ensuring Supervision of Group
A child received a severe injury while in care. The injury required immediate medical treatment, and the operation did not contact emergency medical services.
- High
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operation did not follow its own policy for handling medical emergencies when a child sustained a severe injury. Their policy requires staff to contact 911 first in the event of a serious medical emergency. Staff failed to implement this step and did not immediately call emergency services.
- High
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Small toys presenting a choking hazard were present. One child had two pieces stuffed in mouth during the inspection.
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- High
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
The operation had not documented a smoke detector test since 10/13/21. I asked the person in charge to check them while I was there and 2 were not working.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current health inspection from the CIty of Dallas.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The restroom in the hallway is out of order and has an odor.
- Medium High
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The operation did not ensure that children were served the required minimum meal and snack portions.
- Medium High
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
The front building was not adequately heated. The operation's heating system was not functioning properly.
- Medium High
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
The operation did not adhere to the required meal pattern, as they consistently ran out of the necessary components.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
It was determined through interviews and observations that certain areas of the center experience flooding during inclement weather.
- Medium High
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
During the inspection, certain areas of the center exhibited low temperatures. Two thermostats indicated readings of 60 degrees and 64 degrees, while the external temperature was recorded at below 40 degrees.
- Medium High
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
The operation was found deficient with this standard. Based on the pictures and information gathered from the parent, it indicates the child was not changed promptly that caused him to have diaper rash and the caregiver did not provide a report to the parent.
- Medium High
746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver failed to share information with the incoming caregiver.
- Medium High
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
PreK Classroom ceiling damaged from weather related flooding. Operation will not use classroom until repairs are completed.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The Infant Classroom was out of ratio.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
I observed 11 children who were 18 months-2 years old being supervised by only one caregiver. There must be no more than 9 children per 1 caregiver for children 18-23 months old. One child had been sent over there from the 2 year old class by his caregiver because the child wanted to go. I informed her that he must come back to his own classroom as that caregiver already had too many children in her class without that extra one. CHILD CAREGIVER RATIO MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE BY THE COMPLIANCE DATE INDICATED. A FULL PERMIT WILL NOT BE ISSUED WTIHOUT PROPER CHILD CAREGIVER RATIO IN PLACE.
- Medium High
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
I observed the 4 year olds having snack when I arrived. They were having graham crackers and milk. You must ensure a supply of drinking water is always available to each child at every snack, mealtime, and after active play and is served in a safe and sanitary manner. I explained this and the children were given water at that time. I spoke to the person who makes the snacks to send to the classroom and she said she will start sending a pitcher of water as well as milk to the classrooms for snack.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The utility room outside the building has cleaners detergents, plastic liners in there. The room will not lock to keep these hazards inaccessible to the children.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation has not had a fire drill since October 14, 2021. You must practice a fire drill every month.
- Medium High
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector had not been tested since 10/13/21. The person in charge tested it during the inspection.
- Medium
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The operation did not document meal and snack substitutions.
- Medium
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The operation did not properly document substitutions to the daily meals as required.
- Medium
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
One caregiver did not have the required abuse/neglect training.
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