Candi's Creative Learning Center
Does Candi's Creative Learning Center have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 27 child-care citations for Candi's Creative Learning Center in LANCASTER, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 8 are recorded at the High level and 12 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 8 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
During the inspection CCR observed 70 children in care. 6 infants ages 0-11M, 6 toddlers SAG 18-23M, 17 PreK SAG 4yrs, 24 School age SAG 8yrs, 10 Toddlers SAG 2yrs, and 7 PreK SAG 3yrs.
- High
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
The standard was task as part of an investigation. Information obtained from interviews and was found to be deficient. The operation did not use good judgment by disciplining a child with a rubber object.
- High
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A person observed at the operation personating another caregiver.
Show 24 earlier citations
- High
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
An infant was left unsupervised on a changing table.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A classroom with four twelve month old children was observed without a caregiver.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Two children were observed going to the restroom in an area of the building with no caregiver supervision.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff was observed entering the building from driving the van. The same staff was later seen in the lobby area of the operation with access to children. The staff was present prior to the operation receiving the results of the person's eligibility from CBCU. The staff left the operation.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers were observed iwith access to children before a determination was made on their background check.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
CCR observed the infant room out of capacity. The room had, four infants and two 18 months for a total capacity of 6.
- Medium High
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Outside play area has several hazardous objects.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Hazardous object was observed within the reach of children.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A caregiver present does not have a current First Aid training.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
A caregiver present does not have a current CPR training.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 19 children ages 2 years old- 14 years old. The specified age group was 4. The room was out of ratio by 1.
- Medium High
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Two infants were combined with children 18 months and older.
- Medium High
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver was observed not washing a child's hands after diapering them.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were six 12 month old children with one caregiver in classroom two. The classroom was out of ratio by one child.
- Medium High
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet was observed without a cover in the infant room. The caregiver placed in cover in the outlet during the inspection.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 3-11 months. The room was out of ratio by 1.
- Medium High
746.1015 - Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
There is not currently a qualified director in place. One director cannot cover two childcare centers. The person who will be director will not be qualified until the end of March 2022.
- Medium
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
The standard was assessed as part of an investigation. Information obtained from an interview with the director revealed a deficiency in meeting this standard. The director?s responses indicated an inadequate understanding of the minimum requirements.
- Medium
746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Infant ointment not labeled.
- Medium
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent monitoring inspection is not posted with the required postings.
- Medium
746.603(a)(7) - Children's Records - Incident/Illness Form
The operation did not have an incident report available regarding a child's injury during a DFPS investigation.
- Medium
746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
Does not yet have liability insurance, but have a meeting to get it set up later today.
- Medium Low
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Annual report has not been completed and submitted by required due date.
- 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
An outdated employee list was posted at the follow-up inspection.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.