A & B Nursery School
Does A & B Nursery School have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 67 child-care citations for A & B Nursery School in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 21 are recorded at the High level and 29 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 21 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
I did not observe a carbon monoxide detector in the daycare building.
- High
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
I observed two daycare vans missing a first aid kit inside. Note: corrected when staff replaced first aid kit.
- High
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Three infants of the ages 4 months, 5 months, and 11 months old were found asleep in restrictive devices during a walkthrough of the infant room. This was corrected when all three infants were removed from the restrictive device and placed in their cribs to sleep.
Show 64 earlier citations
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
It was found that one caregiver had a pending background check while caring for 17 toddlers during naptime. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to leave the operation.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 6 month infant was asleep in a crib while propped up with a boppy pillow. There was no Sleep Execption Form for the infant. This was corrected when the pillow was removed.
- High
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver in school age room did not know how many children caregiver was responsible for.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During the inspection it was found that the fire inspection expired 08/23/22.
- High
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
It was found that the child safety alarm was not installed in the vehicle used for transporting. The vehicle was purchased 2020 when the building opened.
- High
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two out of ten children are missing immunization records.
- High
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One out of ten children is missing the signature for the medical authorization.
- High
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in the preschool classroom did not know the number of children that were in their care.
- High
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During the follow up inspection completed an infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device alone in the infant classroom. The staff members including the director was not aware that a child was left alone in the classroom.
- High
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During the inspection it was observed that one infant was asleep in a restrictive device alone in the classroom with the pacifier cord attached.
- High
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the follow up inspection completed the caregiver and director did not know the number of children they were responsible for. The caregiver stated 15 children and there were 17 children in care. An infant was also left alone in a another classroom.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
It was found that the fire inspection expired and was not renewed.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present at inspection without a valid background check. Note: The caregiver left the operation.
- High
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the inspection it was observed that an infant was sleeping in a restrictive device alone in the infant classroom.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the follow up inspection it was found that one infant (10 month old) was sleeping inside the crib with the bib on.
- High
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the inspection it was found that one infant, 5 month old was placed in a restrictive device to sleep and the restrictive device was placed inside the crib. Note: the infant had just woken up when the lights were turned on for the inspection.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection it was found that two infants (5month old and 9 month old) was put to sleep inside the crib with a blanket and bib. Note: The two infants had just woken up when the lights were turned on for the walk through. The blankets and bib was removed.
- High
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
It was found that two children were left at the operation without immunization records on file.
- Medium High
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill material mulch was depleted under the climbing structure in the playground area. This must be maintained at proper depth.
- Medium High
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The hand washing sink in the diaper changing area is used for washing and rinsing bottles. Note: corrected during inspection.
- Medium High
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
I observed in the toddler room two feeding bottles and training cup not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected when caregiver labeled the items.
- Medium High
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Ten children's files were reviewed one file did not have an address for the emergency contact and one did not have emergency contact information at all.
- Medium High
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
During the walk through it was found that the operation has a hazardous piece of playground equipment on the far right of the playground.
- Medium High
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
When reviewing personnel files it was found that the director did not have a current CPR/First aid certificate available for review.
- Medium High
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
During the walk through a caregiver was not able to provide ages of children to licensing staff when asked. This was corrected when the caregiver updated the roll sheet with the children's current ages for reference.
- Medium High
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient due to the operations van window being broken, covered with a trash bag.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
While reviewing personnel files it was found that the director and 3 caregivers were missing training hours and including abuse/neglect training.
- Medium High
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During the walk through I observed the unlabeled bottles. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
- Medium High
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the walk through I observed a caregiver change a diaper and the caregiver did not wash her hands. The inspector mentioned handwashing to the caregiver. Then the caregiver washed her hands.
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The playground with swings did not have a depth of 6 inches of loose-fill surfacing.
- Medium High
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is no loose-fill or unitary surfacing under the rocking school bus in the outside play area.
- Medium High
746.4915 - Additional Surfacing Requirements for Indoor Active Play Equipment
In the toddler room, the two-slide indoor play structure is not installed over unitary shock absorbing surfacing. The two-slide play structure has a large rug underneath the equipment.
- Medium High
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
In the infant room 2, there were 4 bottles with no name label on them. This was corrected when all the bottles were relabeled during the inspection.
- Medium High
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
It was observed that the television in the school age room is not anchored.
- Medium High
746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
During the walkthrough it was found that one child was confined to a high chair to allow the child to sleep. Note: Picture was taken and child was removed from the high chair and placed in nap mat.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On the pre school playground the wood barriers for the surfacing material were separating and as a result created a tripping hazard.
- Medium High
746.4603(4) - Prohibited Equipment - Exercise Rings, Trapeze Bars, Free-Swinging Ropes
On the pre school age playground there was a trapeze bar with exercise rings on the play structure.
- Medium High
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
New outdoor climbing equipment with slide was placed over grass and not proper surfacing.
- Medium High
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Two staff members who transport had expired transportation training.
- Medium High
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Two classrooms with children present was missing the fire exit diagram. Note: This was posted at inspection.
- Medium High
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
It was found that the food allergy plan for a child with diagnosed food allergies was not signed by the parent and physician.
- Medium High
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
One out of ten children is missing the special care needs statement and signature.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was only one caregiver in the infant classroom with 7 infants. Corrected: This is was corrected at inspection when another caregiver went into the room to assist in the classroom.
- Medium High
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
During the follow up inspection it was found that two infants (12 month old) were combined with older children (2 and 3 year olds).
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the follow up inspection it was found that two classrooms are out of ratio. The infant classroom had 6 infants to one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months. The classroom is out of ratio by 2 children. The toddler room had 21 children with one caregiver. The specified age group is 4 years old. The classroom is out of ratio by 3 children.
- Medium High
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
During the inspection it was found that the food allergy plan for one child with diagnosed food allergies was not signed by the parent.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection it was found that two classrooms were out of ratio. One classroom had 8 infants (12-17 month class) with one caregiver. This classroom is out of ratio by 3 children. The next classroom had 22 children (3 year old classroom) with one caregiver. This classroom is out of ratio by 7 children.
- Medium
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Upon arrival I observed in the infant 2 room a 19-month child in care with television on. Note: corrected when caregiver turned off television.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Ten children's files were reviewed and three files did not have a health care provider statement.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Ten children's files were reviewed and four files did not have immunization reocrds and they were not school aged children.
- Medium
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
While reviewing childrens records it was observed that five children's reords were missing the admission date, parent signatures and dates through the admission forms.
- Medium
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
During the walk through I observed a child inside an unlabeled crib. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the crib.
- Medium
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
The training certificates were not available for the caregivers and director.
- Medium
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
It was found that the parent was not informed of the child's injury.
- Medium
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One out of ten children is missing the physician or health care professional information.
- Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants did not have a signed and completed written feeding instruction.
- Medium
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
All the cribs in the infant room except one did not have labels with the child's name and information. Corrected: Director put labels on each crib with the correct child's name and information.
- Medium
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection it was found the restrooms used by toddlers and school age children did not have available soap, instead there was bottle filled with water and small amount of soap
- Medium
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
It was found that the parent did not sign a copy of the operational policies before leaving two children at the daycare.
- Medium
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
It was found that two children were left at the operation without completing enrollment/application paperwork.
- Medium Low
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Ten children's files were reviewed and 6 of the files did not have a date of addmission.
- Low
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Four out of ten children are missing updated health statements signed by health care provider.
- Low
746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
One out of ten children is missing vision and hearing screenin.
- Low
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
It was found that two children were left at the operation without the health statement on file.
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