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State records list 18 cited deficiencies dated December 14, 2023 to July 30, 2026 (4 High, 9 Medium High, 5 Medium risk). Correction status: 4 corrected at inspection, 14 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 18 cited deficiencies for La Petite Academy Eckhert in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 9 Medium High, 5 Medium).
Records list 15 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-30.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 9 |
| Medium | 5 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-07-30 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation was not conducting monthly testing of the carbon monoxide detector. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection on 7/30/26, when Form 7263 was provided to the operation, and the detector test conducted that day was documented.
Corrected at inspection
2026-07-30 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a current gas inspection conducted. The last inspection was completed on July 25th, 2024.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-10
2026-07-07 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two caregivers that have been employed for over a year, did not have the required 24 hours of training certificates available for review.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-21
2026-07-30 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-10. Correction verified: 2026-08-10.
The operation did not have a current gas inspection conducted. The last inspection was completed on July 25th, 2024.
2026-07-30 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-08-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation was not conducting monthly testing of the carbon monoxide detector. Noted: this was corrected during the inspection on 7/30/26, when Form 7263 was provided to the operation, and the detector test conducted that day was documented.
2026-07-07 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-21. Correction verified: 2026-07-21.
The director did not have the required number of training hour certificates available for review.
2026-07-07 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-21. Correction verified: 2026-07-20.
Two caregivers that have been employed for over a year, did not have the required 24 hours of training certificates available for review.
2026-01-13 · 746.3415(13) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-01-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
After diapering, gloves were utilized, a caregiver was observed to not wash their hands after removing their gloves and was going to continue changing additional changing. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to wash their hands after removing gloves and in between each diaper change.
2026-01-13 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-10. Correction verified: 2026-02-06.
The operation has not had an updated fire inspection. The most recent fire inspection was completed on August 6, 2024.
2026-01-13 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-01-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
After a diaper change, the caregiver was observe to not sanitize the changing table surface and was going to continue changing another child's diaper. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to sanitize the surface and reminded to sanitize between each diaper change.
2026-01-13 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-13. Correction verified: 2026-01-27.
In a room with a Specified Age of 0-11 months, there were five children with one caregiver. Noted: this was corrected when the oldest child in the group was transitioned to the next room.
2026-01-13 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-27. Correction verified: 2026-01-22.
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files available for rreview.
2026-01-13 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-01-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
After diapering, in an infant room, the caregiver was observed to not assist the child to wash their hands and allowed to child to continue to play. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was advised to wash the child's hands.
2026-01-13 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-10. Correction verified: 2026-02-17.
The loose-fill on both active play spaces was observed to not be installed to the required depth of six inches around and under the play structures.
2026-01-13 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-27. Correction verified: 2026-01-22.
Two of the ten staff files reviewed did not include training certificates available for review in required topics: Administering Medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
2025-05-20 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-30. Correction verified: 2025-06-06.
Three staff members did not have training certificates in required topics; administering medication, food allergies, and hazardous materials available for review.
2025-05-20 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-30. Correction verified: 2025-05-30.
Training certificates in required topics, such as; administering medication, hazardous materials, and food allergies were not available for review.
2025-05-20 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-30. Correction verified: 2025-05-31.
Individuals responsible for transportation did not have training certificates available for review in transportation totaling two hours.
2025-04-17 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-05. Correction verified: 2025-05-20.
Through an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when he allowed a child to remain outdoors unsupervised.
2025-04-17 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-05. Correction verified: 2025-05-20.
Through an investigation, it was determined that proper supervision was not practiced when a child was left unattended outdoors for 21 seconds. The child was returned indoors, unharmed.
2023-12-14 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-06. Correction verified: 2024-02-13.
It was determined during the investigation process that a caregiver used prohibited punishment.
2023-10-09 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-29. Correction verified: 2023-12-06.
A caregiver was utilizing her personal device to text while in charge of supervising a group of children.
2023-10-09 · 746.307(c) · Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-29. Correction verified: 2023-12-06.
Parents were not notified of less serious injuries such as bites.
2023-08-01 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-15. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
Six of the ten children's records reviewed did not include a healthcare provider statement.
2023-08-01 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-08. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
Four of the ten children's files reviewed did not include emergency care authorization.
2023-08-01 · 746.605(13) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-08. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
Four of the ten children's records reviewed did not include a special care statement.
2023-08-01 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-08. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
Five of the ten children's files reviewed did not include all necessary information for the emergency contact person listed.
2023-08-01 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-08. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
Five of the ten children's records reviewed did not include physician or emergency-care facility information.
2023-08-01 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-22. Correction verified: 2023-08-22.
A tree fell on the playground (utilized by infants and toddlers), damaged the fence. The tree has not been removed and the fence has not been repaired.
2023-07-13 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-27. Correction verified: 2023-08-01.
A caregiver failed to evaluate a child's ear after being notified of a bead being inserted into the ear.
2022-08-31 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-31. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Cleaning supplies were accessible to the children in care as they were located in the cabinet beneath the diaper changing table with the child safety lock unlocked. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the child safety lock was locked.
2022-08-31 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-31. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing table after a diaper change. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver sanitized the diaper changing mat.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=104839
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.