First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC
Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.
Regulatory record
Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.
- Serious
During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom.
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The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges.
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- Serious
During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.
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- Serious
A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.
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- Serious
The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.
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- Serious
During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child.
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- Critical
It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation.
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- Serious
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.
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- Minor
During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months.
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- Critical
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
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- Serious
During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection.
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- Serious
During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review.
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- Minor
During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old,
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast.
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- Moderate
During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes.
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- Critical
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that an infant, under 12 months of age, was sleeping in a crib, propped up with a pillow and covered with a blanket.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
A caregiver was observed to be alone in a classroom without another caregiver present who had a cleared background with no conditions or restrictions. This was a violation of the provisional backgrounds for the caregiver present.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused while in care at the operation.
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