Trinidad Lael Bilingual Center
Does Trinidad Lael Bilingual Center have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 39 child-care citations for Trinidad Lael Bilingual Center in JARRELL, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 9 are recorded at the High level and 22 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 9 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Observed an infant sleeping in a bouncy seat. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the seat.
- High
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
There was an eleven-year-old child alone in the office. This was corrected during the inspection when the child joined the afterschool classroom.
- High
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Observed a classroom that had 22 children in the room, the caregiver stated that they had 18 children in care.
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- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Observed a lit candle on a diaper changing station in a classroom that had children in the room. This was corrected when the candle was unlit by the caregiver.
- High
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
One 2 month old infant was observed in a crib wearing a swaddling garment, restricting arm movement. The garment was removed during the inspection.
- High
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Observed 5 children records, none of the children files had the Authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed a caregiver caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to leave the operation. An administrative penalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum, per HRC 42.078(a-2) will be recommended as a result of this citation.?
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
The infant classroom was left unsupervised when the caregiver came to answer the front door. The other classroom was left unsupervised when the caregiver brough a child inside and left 7 children outside without a caregiver. Both of these were corrected when the caregivers returned to their classrooms
- High
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were missing the following information that is required like immunizations, parent notifications, outside play duration, ect.
- Medium High
746.1613(a)(1) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location
Observed one caregiver supervising two different classrooms that are seperated by a wall. There were 4 children sleeping in one room and 7 children sleeping in the second room. This was corrected when another teacher came into the second classroom
- Medium High
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Observed an caregiver holding a bottle to an infants mouth. The infant was younger then 6b months old.
- Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed using their phone in a classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put their phone away.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
During the investigation, it was found that the director and one of the caregivers who transports the children in care only has 1 hour of transportation training and 2 hours of transportation training is required.
- Medium High
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There were outlets in two classrooms without covers. This was corrected during the inspection when covers were placed in the outlets
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During an investigation it was found that a classroom has been out of ratio more then once. There were 22 children in care with 1 caregiver. The specified age group was 3 years old.
- Medium High
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Observed outlets in one room and a bathroom that were uncovered.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed ripped carpet in the infant room that was shedding carpet peices and could cause a choking hazard. Also oberved trash on the playground like yogurt wrappers, and paper towels and kid socks
- Medium High
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Observed a soiled diaper in a trash can that did not have a lid.
- Medium High
746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
During an investigation it was found that the operation has been making breakfast at the operation without a food permit. It was also found that the operation has food made at an offsite location for lunch and this was not reported to the Health department.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 7 children in care, There were 4 infants ages 0-11 months and two children who were 2 years old. This was corrected when the classroom was seperated.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed broken toys and bucket swing, trash and exposed screws from toys on the playground. The boarder to the loose fill was laying in the grass causing a tripping hazard.
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Observed a slide and swings that did not have 6 inches of loose fill under or around in the fall zones. Some area's did not have any loose fill.
- Medium High
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Observed a 2 year old in the infant room with the youngest infant being 5 months old. There was at least a 19 month different between the oldest child and youngest infant in the room. This was corrected when the children were seperated into different rooms.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The director was found to be lacking the required transportation training.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was conducted in July 2023.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a slide on the playground without loose fill. The slide was part of a playequipment that also had a swing. The swing part was detatched making the slide wobbly. This was corrected when the slide was removed.
- Medium High
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Observed one caregiver without pre service training.
- Medium High
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Observed one caregiver's CPR card to be completed online. I spoke to the caregiver about having to use the hands on portion of the training for the training to be correct.
- Medium High
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
The operation had installed a swing without any loose fill under the swing. I spoke to the owner about the hazard it causes.
- Medium High
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
One caregiver stated that they had 6 children, but the caregiver had 8 children in care.
- Medium High
746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
The operation had installed a swing to a tree which had a fence directly behind the swing which did not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the protective surfacing below.
- Medium
746.1505(3) - Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity
During the investigation it was found that there were 22 children in a classroom that has a capacity of 6 children
- Medium
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Observed infant feeding instructions for October but they did not updated forms for November. It has been over 30 days since the last form was completed.
- Medium
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
None of the cribs were labled with the childs name,
- Medium
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The last time the Children product safety report was completed was in October 2024.
- Medium
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Observed swings and slides that did not have the use zone to protect children from hitting other items. The Slide had about 3 feet from the slide to the boarder of the playground area and the stairs to the slide had about 2 feet use zone. For slides six feet high or less, the use zone in front of the exit of a slidemust extend at least six feet. The swings did not have the correct use zone in front or behind the swings. The use zone should be at least 12 feet. The use zone to the front and rear of to-fro swings (single-axis swings)must extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the protective surfacing below.
- Medium
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The operations activity plan states that breakfast is served at 8:00-8:30, This inspections started at 7:47am and the children had already eaten and the plates had already been returned to the kitchen area. I spoke with the director regarding following the schedule or making any necessary changes if needed.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Observed 3 staff files without proof of education or a notarized affidavit on file.
- Medium
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was missing the thermometer.
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