The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC
Does The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 23 child-care citations for The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC in ALICE, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 3 are recorded at the High level and 9 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 3 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
- High
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
- High
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
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- Medium High
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
- Medium High
746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
- Medium High
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
- Medium High
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
- Medium High
746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
- Medium High
746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
- Medium High
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
- Medium
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
- Medium
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
- Medium
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
- Medium
746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
- Medium
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
- Medium
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Daily food menu was not available for review.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were not available for review.
- Medium
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Activity plan was not available for review.
- Medium
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
- Medium
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
CPSC form was not 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.