Elsie Steele
Does Elsie Steele have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 15 child-care citations for Elsie Steele in KILLEEN, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 2 are recorded at the High level and 4 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 2 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two children were observed asleep in a restrictive device. One child was removed and placed on a cot, the other child left with a parent.
- High
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
During the inspection it was found that the caregiver did not complete background check for persons that required background checks that were associated with the operation.
- Medium High
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Operational polices was missing information for parent's rights, outdoor policies, release of children, medication policies, emergency preparedness plan, suspension, illness, open door policy, parent participation, gang free zones, the child abuse hot line and the local telephone number and address of the nearest regulations office.
Show 12 earlier citations
- Medium High
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
During the inspection an dog was present in the home. This was found to be deficient. There was no record of a current vaccination record on file. The last vaccine was 06/11/2020.
- Medium High
747.203 - Primary Caregiver's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
During the investigation it was found that the operation was not utilizing an qualified caregiver.
- Medium High
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have documentation of monthly drills being completed. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was completed with the children in care.
- Medium
747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
2 children's enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent signatures, emergency medical information, parent's rights and water safety permission.
- Medium
747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was pick up by the parent.
- Medium
747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
During the inspection, the operation did not have an up to date copy of the operational policies and procedures. Multiple additions were missing: the promotion of outdoor activities, the emergency preparedness plan, exclusion policy, the local licensing location and number, the Child and Abuse Hot line, parent visitation, medication, animals, and handling medical emergencies,
- Medium
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
During the inspection, 4 children's records were evaluated and found to be deficient. Each record was missing the signed health statement, and the special needs statement. There were no signature pages from the parents on the back pages of the enrollment agreement.
- Medium
747.901 - Personnel Records
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a personnel record for substitute caregiver.
- Medium
747.501(2) - Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
During the investigation it was found that the operation did not have an exclusion criteria listed in the operational policies.
- Medium
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the inspection it was found that the operation was utilizing screen time for children not used for under two. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and an alternative activity was provided.
- Medium
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
During the inspection it was found that 4 out of the 10 children files reviewed did not have up to date immunization records.
- Medium
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
During the inspection it was found that three out of the ten children records reviewed did not have health statements available for review.
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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.