Little Pirates Bilingual Playschool and Daycare, Inc.
Does Little Pirates Bilingual Playschool and Daycare, Inc. have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 56 child-care citations for Little Pirates Bilingual Playschool and Daycare, Inc. in LYTLE, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 8 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 8 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
A caregiver in charge of the infant room was observed stepping out of the classroom to answer the door leaving 4 infants unsupervised. The caregiver also spent time in the classroom next door instead of returning and remaining in the infant room.
- High
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policies lacked Safe Sleep information.
- High
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
One infant was in the crib with a pacifer strap and a bib.
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- High
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Director has neglected her time spent at the center supervising the staff. The staff files need immediate attention as do the administration sub chapter. The staff files were lacking personnel form, affidavit, a statement signed and dated for receiving operational and personnel policies and orientation.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation lacked a current fire inspection.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An infant age 11 months old was in a crib with a blanket. CI this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the blanket.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver in charge of 2 infants had not receive eligibility notice to work at the operation.
- High
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Two caregivers both aged 17 years old were left in charge of operation with 13 children.
- Medium High
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation of an incident in which a child sustained an injury that required medical treatment.
- Medium High
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director was lacking training in shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma, safe sleep, SIDS, and early childhood brain development for the most recent completed training year evaluated.
- Medium High
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of six child records evaluated had out of date immunization records.
- Medium High
746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
A caregiver in the toddler room did not wash their hands after removing gloves used for diaper changing. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and they washed their hands.
- Medium High
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The center did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was on 8/26/2022.
- Medium High
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Director lacked training in SIDS, Shken Baby and Understanding early childhood brain development.
- Medium High
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director did not have training in transportation.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The pre k age class had 16 children with the specified age of three years old with one caregiver. An additional caregiver arrived to make the ratio compliant.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In the front room, the TV and phone cords were loose and in reach of children.
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose-fill in landing area for the slide was lacking the necessary 6 inches.
- Medium High
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
During the operation's nap time classrooms were combined. The children ranged in age from 15 months to four years old.
- Medium High
746.1613(a)(2) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Groups Not Combined Not Reduced
A group of seven children, with one caregiver with the specified age of 12-18 months were not asleep sitting in high chairs and then moved to classroom. This group of children were over ratio.
- Medium High
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The two year old classroom did not have adequate lighting at nap time.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The pre k classroom was over ratio during outdoor play.
- Medium High
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Lighting was not adequate, as I was unable to count how many children were in the mobile infant room due to no lighting.
- Medium High
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Four out of four staff files lacked an orientation statement.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drills have not been conducted or documented as required monthly.
- Medium High
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
written daily inspection of playground was not available.
- Medium High
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Four out of four staff lacked annual training hours.
- Medium High
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Four out of four staff lacked annual training hours.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation lacked a current fire drill. CI: This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was completed and documented.
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Play equipment with height of the highest designated play surface being more than 21 inches in height lacked any type of loose fill under the play structure.
- Medium
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
The operation did not complete an incident/illness report form that met all requirements as it was lacking information such as the description of the injury/risk and parent signature.
- Medium
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The operation did not provide a parent with an incident report regarding an incident in which a child sustained an injury.
- Medium
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Notification was not provided for the addition to space in the infant room before the change was made. This was corrected at inspection as Child Care Regulation is now aware of the change that was made.
- Medium
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Two out of six child records evaluated were lacking a health statement.
- Medium
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Three employee records evaluated were lacking training in child maltreatment for the most recent completed training year.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three employee records evaluated were lacking training in the required topics of: emergency preparedness, building safety, medication administration, food allergies, hazardous materials, etc. in the most recent completed training year evaluated.
- Medium
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director was lacking training in the topic of emergency preparedness, building safety, medication administration, food allergies, hazardous materials, etc. for the most recent completed training year evaluated.
- Medium
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director was lacking training in the topic of child maltreatment for the most recent completed training year evaluated.
- Medium
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
The storage/hooks provided for the children's belongings are not labeled.
- Medium
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots used for naptime are not labeled.
- Medium
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification has not been re-certified, as required.
- Medium
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infants did not have infant feeding instructions.
- Medium
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Director lacked one hours of prevention, recognition and reporting child maltreatment.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
A statement of health was missing from one of the four children's files observed.
- Medium
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Form 1100 Daily Building and Grounds Checklist had not been filled out since June 20th.
- Medium
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Three of the four staff files did not include signed statements for receiving operational or personnel policies.
- Medium
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
The operation lacked a current activity plan for the week of June 13-17, 2022.
- Medium
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The two year old classroom was watching television while eating lunch. CI: This was corrected ted at inspection when the caregiver turned the television off.
- Medium
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Seven children under the age of two years old were watching television at the beginning of the inspection.
- Medium
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
The driver lacked a staff file with a photo ID.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Four out of four staff files lacked a personnel record. Staff did not have begin and end dates of hire, documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications.
- Medium
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
The driver lacked a staff file with a photo ID.
- Medium
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The operation lacked a current menu posted. CI: This was corrected at inspection when a current menu was posted.
- Medium
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three children under the age of 2 years old were allowed to watch television. CI This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off.
- Medium
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Children are allowed to play on iPad's and watch television throughout the day exceeding the time limit per day.
- Medium Low
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
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