Little Apple Learning Center
Does Little Apple Learning Center have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 29 child-care citations for Little Apple Learning Center in ELSA, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 5 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 5 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infant age children were asleep in rockers. One of them was covered with a blanket.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on 8/12/2021.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.
Show 26 earlier citations
- High
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Fire Inspection Report dated 8/12/2021 requested for fire alarm to be tagged by Fire Protech. Most recent tag in panel box is dated 5/18/2021.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice.
- Medium High
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Three out five employee records reviewed are missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, one hour of abuse and neglect, and one hour covering sids, shaken bay syndrome, early childhood brain development for their completed annual year.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One out of the five employee records reviewed does not have a current CPR/First Aid training, last one expired 8/2024.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 14mo, 9mo, 5mo, 3mo and 2mo.
- Medium High
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of four staff training records reviewed have expired or are missing Pediatric First Aid / CPR Training.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented on 1/10/2022.
- Medium High
746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are on the kitchen floor and not mounted.
- Medium High
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing lock down and severe weather procedures. Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagrams posted do not have the two exit routes required. Diagrams in the toddler and prek room are not posted within children's view.
- Medium High
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.
- Medium High
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
- Medium High
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
A caregiver is missing 15 annual training hours. A second caregiver is missing 13 annual training hours.
- Medium High
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver does not have first aid training.
- Medium
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Director was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the annual year 9/18/24-9/18/26.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One of our six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
- Medium
746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
There were 6 children present in the infant room and 5 play-yards set up in the room. Play-yards are labeled by numbers. Play-yard #1 was being used by a child not matching the list posted.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training
- Medium
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Per Daily Schedule infant-age children participate in outdoor play. Infant children were not observed participacing in outdoor play during inspection.
- Medium
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Transportation Training -Hired Date -Statements regarding Personnel and Center Policies -Pre-Service Training -Affidavit
- Medium
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Infant Feeding Instructions for four children not yet eating table food were not available for review.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.
- Medium
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.
- Medium
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
A caregiver file is missing proof of education.
- Medium
746.603(a)(10) - Children's Records - Specialized Medical Assistance from Health Care Professional
A child's file is missing a Health Care Statement.
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