Kids Connect of Pasadena
Does Kids Connect of Pasadena have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 45 child-care citations for Kids Connect of Pasadena in PASADENA, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 7 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 7 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
A transporation van did not have a first aid kit at the time of inspection.
- High
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
While attempting to redirect a child, a caregiver grabbed and pulled up a child by the arm resulting in injury to the child.
- High
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
During the time of inspection a list of children were not made available for transportation services conducted on 10/20/2021.
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- High
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
During the time of inspection emergency medical information were not made available for transportation services conducted on 10/20/2021.
- High
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During the time of inspection 1 out of 5 vans safety alarm was not working properly.
- High
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
During the time of inspection operational policies have not been development.
- High
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
6 out of 12 children's file are lacking required immunizations.
- Medium High
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing table mat was observed to be torn apart in multiple places and the cushion was exposed.
- Medium High
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
During the investigation inspection it was observed that one of the changing pads had crumbs and other debris on it, reflecting that it was not being cleaned after every use.
- Medium High
746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Three children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, modifications, and/or the child's swimming ability.
- Medium High
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
The toddler and the school-age classroom were observed with operating air conditioner units in the window while children were present. The toddler classroom was observed napping. The cord to the air conditioner in the school-age classroom was hanging from the unit into the outlet plug. The air conditioner was observed in the classroom, and accessible to children in care.
- Medium High
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
A caregiver was viewed on camera placing a used diaper on the table where children play, eat, and do crafts.
- Medium High
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was viewed on camera not washing hands after changing a diaper.
- Medium High
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
A caregiver was viewed on camera placing a soiled diaper accessible to children. Another child was seen taking the diaper off the table and walking away with it.
- Medium High
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver was viewed not washing hands after changing a diaper. A caregiver was viewed on camera not washing a child's hands after the child took a soiled diaper and walked away with it.
- Medium High
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Toddler classroom is lacking adequate lighting.
- Medium High
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
3 out of 12 children records are lacking emergency address for the designated contact person.
- Medium High
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
Cribs in the infant room were not far enough apart. So children can not touch each other.
- Medium High
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
There were 29 children in a group size, the Specified age group of the chidlren is age 2
- Medium High
746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
Medication was given on 10/19/2021 and the amount given and time was not listed.
- Medium High
746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
During the time of inspection caregivers do not have a tracking system to determine what group of children are in their care during their work shift.
- Medium High
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
A child was given asthma medication on 10/18/2021 and the child's name is not on the container and the medication is not in the original container.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the time inspection a toilet in the toddler's room was not working properly. A toilet in the boy's bathroom was not working properly. The girl's restroom was lacking toilet tissue. The sink in the waddlers classroom was broken. The bottom of the cabinet in the infant's classrooms was damage and coming apart and pieces of wood was accessible to the crawling infants.
- Medium High
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
Medication was given on 10/19/2021 and the employee who administer the medication did not put a full name.
- Medium High
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
During the time of inspection operation was lacking a sign in and sign out tracking system. Director was not able to make it available for review.
- Medium High
746.5617(a)(3) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
1 out of 5 vans is lacking information about the facility.
- Medium
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
The infant cribs did not have any labels on them at the time of inspection. Corrected at inspection.
- Medium
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
One staff training certificate's were not available for review. The Director training certificates were not available for review upon request. Training hours for staff employed at the childcare center was printed and provided while Licensing inspector while present.
- Medium
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
School age children do not have a storage for individual belongings. In the toddler room 4 out of 18 children is lacking labeled cubbies.
- Medium
746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
Infant daily report is lacking a summary of activities the infant participated in
- Medium
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
An infant present did not have a labeled crib.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver is present and supervising children and does not have a personnel record file.
- Medium
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
School age children do not have an activity plan posted.
- Medium
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Daily schedules do not reflect two opportunities for outdoor play in 5 out of 5 classrooms.
- Medium
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Caregiver and Director stated that the infants do not go outside.
- Medium
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
A child was asleep on a cot that was not labeled.
- Medium
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
During the time of inspection children were seen using tablets. Tablet use and screen time is not apart of the planned activities.
- Medium
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
3 out of 12 children records are missing admission files.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
2 out of 12 children's records are lacking health statements.
- Medium
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
Infant's daily report is lacking infant's general mood for the day.
- Medium
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director administers medication but is lacking current training in medication.
- Medium
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
The sink in the waddlers classroom is lacking paper towels.
- Medium
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
During the time of inspection employee's attendance was not made available.
- Medium Low
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
A caregiver present was not listed on the current employee list.
- Medium Low
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
3 out of 13 staff files are lacking a notarized affidavit
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