Kids Place at Grace
Does Kids Place at Grace have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 42 child-care citations for Kids Place at Grace in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 18 are recorded at the High level and 17 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 18 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
One infant was observed sleeping, laying in a crib that was not bare, a blanket was in the crib with the child in addition to a bib.
- High
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver used an inappropriate method of discipline when she grabbed a child by his forearm to redirect his behavior.
- High
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information gathered by the DFPS investigation, a caregiver grabbed and threw a child on a table, causing bruising to the left and right arms, left shoulder and left lateral torso.
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- High
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
The standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector observed one staff in a classroom talking on a cell phone while children were napping. Inspector observed a second caregiver reading a book while caring for children who were napping and a third caregiver eating lunch while in a classroom with children who were napping. A fourth caregiver was observed coloring in a color book while supervising children who were napping.
- High
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Inspector observed a 2 month old infant swaddled while asleep in a crib. Inspector asked staff to take the swaddle off the child but the staff left the swaddle on and only took the child's arms out.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Inspector observed one 9 month old infant asleep with a swaddle outfit on top of him being used as a blanket. Inspector asked that staff remove it from the crib and staff member put it in the corner of the crib.
- 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
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, one child was not properly supervised and as a result left the operation and went into a high-traffic road. At the time of the incident, four staff were observed in close proximity to one another instead of caring for children.
- High
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
At the time of inspection on 4/9/24 the operation was over their infant capacity. The operation's capacity for infants is 23 and they had 24 infants in care.
- High
746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
The operational policy on file was missing the following information: 1. Information on TB testing for children and adults 2. Transportation 3. Maintaining unassigned eppi-pens 4. Promotion of indoor/outdoor activity 5. Procedures for parents to contact the director for any concerns, or questions
- High
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Inspector observed one infant 5 months of age asleep on stomach, when inspector spoke to staff they stated they placed the baby on her stomach to sleep.
- High
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Inspector observed two infants asleep in restrictive devices. One infant was four months in age and one was six months in age. One child was in a swing and the other was in a bouncer. Inspector observed the classroom a second time later during the inspection and an infant was again observed asleep in a swing.
- High
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
The operation failed to submit and receive the results of a background check and FBI Fingerprint for one person who was present and had unsupervised access to children.
- High
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff at the operation failed to report suspected abuse/neglect within the operation.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection at time of follow up inspection. This deficiency will be recited.
- High
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
One out of the two transportation vehicles did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed in the vehicle.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Operation did not have a current fire inspection; the last fire inspection was completed on 4/8/2022.
- High
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
At the time of inspection, a caregiver who had unsupervised access to children in care, was present with an ineligible background check.
- Medium High
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 out of 10 child records were observed to be missing up to date immunization records. 2 additional records had immunization records that were not current.
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
In the infant classroom, one infant was observed asleep in a crib with a loose fitted sheet.
- Medium High
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
In the 4 to 5 year old classroom, 8 electrical outlets were observed to not have safety outlet plug covers. ***this was corrected at inspection
- Medium High
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Seven children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.
- Medium High
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan submitted for compliance did not have an address listed of where children will be evacuated or how children will continue to care for children until parents arrive. This is a re-cite.
- Medium High
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness is not provided to parents in the operational policy. The emergency preparedness information that was on file did not have information on how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, how children will continue to be cared for until parents arrive, and an address as to where they will go if they need to evacuate.
- Medium High
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Staff used lollipops to bribe a child who was attempting to climb the fence and later left the operation unsupervised.
- Medium High
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
One staff did not communicate with other staff about which incoming children they would be in charge of.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There are no fire drills listed as of January 2024. The operation also has no documentation of checking the carbon monoxide, fire extinguisher, or smoke alarm.
- Medium High
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness did not have information on how children who are under 24 months or who have limited mobility will be evacuated or for how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive.
- Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector observed two staff in two different classroom on cell phones. This citation was previously cited for an investigation. This is a re-cite.
- Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff were texting on cell phones while caring for children.
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The outside playground area did not have the required six inches of loose fill around the play structure which also has a slide.
- Medium High
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infant classrooms observed during lunchtime were not utilizing the safety straps on high chairs, half-moon bucket seats, and low-to-the-floor high chairs.
- Medium High
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child's food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent.
- Medium High
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The outside playground area did not have the required six inches of loose fill around the play structure which also has a slide.
- Medium High
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There is peeling paint and rust on a stationary piece of equipment used by children for climbing and sitting. The toddler play area has a gate that does not oepn freely as the bottom of the gate scrapes the ground.
- Medium
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
2 personnel records reviewed were lacking all required training hours, 1 missing 10 hours, the other missing 18.25.
- Medium
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
3 out 10 childrens' records monitored were missing some of the following: health care statements, authorization for emergency medical attention, and emergency contact address and phone numbers.
- Medium
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
1 of the 10 personnel records reviewed had records that were not transcribed to English.
- Medium
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
The director was missing 17 out of thirty training hours. Some of the hours include but not limited to: Communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, building and premises safety, hazardous materials, and transportation training. One out of four staff was missing 24 hours of pre-service training. One out of four staff was missing 16 hours of annual training. The trainings include but are not limited to child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, communicable diseases, and food allergies.
- Medium
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
At the time of inspection the operation was using one room as an infant room without the approval of an amendment. The room has been used since March 2024 for infants however an amendment was not submitted until April 2nd, 2024 and has not yet been approved.
- Medium
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Four out of four staff did not have complete training records on file. One out of four staff was missing training on Sids, Shaken Baby, and Early Brain Development, Food Allergies, and Emergency Preparedness. One out of four staff was missing six hours of training including child maltreatment. The caregiver needs in person training on file. One out of four staff had no trainings on file and requires pre-service. One out of four staff was missing training in child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby and early brain development, and food allergy.
- Medium Low
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
2 of the 10 personnel records reviewed were missing affidavits, form 2912. 1 record of the 10 had the affidavit; however, it was not notarized.
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