2024-12-23 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child's file did not have emergecny medical authorization.
Correction date recorded: 2025-01-06
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State records list 36 cited deficiencies dated April 18, 2024 to December 23, 2024 (13 High, 17 Medium High, 6 Medium risk). Correction status: 9 corrected at inspection, 27 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 36 cited deficiencies for SJB Childcare LLC dba Growing in Graces in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (13 High, 17 Medium High, 6 Medium).
Records list 11 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-30.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 13 |
| Medium High | 17 |
| Medium | 6 |
| 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.
2024-12-23 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One child's file did not have emergecny medical authorization.
Correction date recorded: 2025-01-06
2024-12-20 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A self-report was not received regarding a child in care who wandered away from the operation.
Correction date recorded: 2024-12-23
2024-12-20 · 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
It was found that a child in care managed to run out the front doors and into the shopping strip where the operation is located.
Correction date recorded: 2024-12-23
2024-12-23 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-06. Correction verified: 2025-01-02.
One child's file did not have emergecny medical authorization.
2024-12-20 · 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: 2024-12-23. Correction verified: 2024-12-30.
It was found that a child in care managed to run out the front doors and into the shopping strip where the operation is located.
2024-12-20 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-23. Correction verified: 2024-12-30.
A self-report was not received regarding a child in care who wandered away from the operation.
2024-08-13 · 746.1013(a)(3) · Medium
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-13. Correction verified: 2024-08-27.
During the director's absence, a caregiver was left in charge at naptime who did not have access to all essential information and records. This was corrected when the designee and second person in command arrived at the operation.
2024-08-13 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-20. Correction verified: 2024-08-27.
The wooden fence surrounding the big playground has a wooden board that has fallen and has exposed nails accessible to children in care.
2024-08-13 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-27. Correction verified: 2024-08-27.
The afterschool restroom ceiling panel is missing and found behind the toilet.
2024-08-13 · HRC 42.04271 · Medium
Parent's Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-20. Correction verified: 2024-08-27.
Three children's records did not have a statement or proof that the parent's received a copy of parents' rights.
2024-08-13 · 746.2427(a) · High
AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-13. Correction verified: 2024-08-27.
A 5 month infant was placed and found sleeping on their tummy who is unable to roll over independently. There is no sleep exception form for the infant.
2024-08-13 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In the toddler room, sharp and hazardous office supplies such as hole punchers, staple remover, adult scissors, and a letter opener were found on the children shelving accessible to children. This was corrected when these items were removed.
2024-08-13 · 746.3701(9) · High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A mop bucket with water was found in the hallway accessible to children. This was corrected when the bucket was removed from thhe hallway.
2024-08-13 · 746.4601(3) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-27. Correction verified: 2024-08-27.
The big slide on the big playground has an opening at the top of the slide that could potentially trap a child's hand or clothing when sliding down the equipment.
2024-04-18 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
The fire extinguisher on one of the vans used was not observed to be secured. NOTE: The fire extinguisher was observed to be in the box and under the passenger front seat.
2024-04-18 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
A caregivers purse and uncovers electrical outlets were observed in the toddler room. Uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the pre-k room
2024-04-18 · 746.4601(7) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
A catipliller toy on the playground was observed to be broken and had exposed shear points.
2024-04-18 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Emergency medical authorization was not available for 2 children being transported. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the medical authizations forms were provided during the inspection
2024-04-18 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
2 children being transported did not have parent or emergecy contact information. NOTE:Corrected at inspection,parent contact forms were provided during the inspection
2024-04-18 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-25. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
3 children observed sitting in a bean shaped table with straps were not observed to be strapped in. One of the seats did not have straps.
2024-04-18 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-25. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
One caregiver did not have the training in abuse and neglect and building and premise safety training.
2024-04-18 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
In the toddler room on the diaper changing table disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer was observed in reach. In the pre-k room a bottle of disinfectant spray way observed in reach.
2024-04-18 · 746.2409(a)(1) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two cribs in the infant room was were observed to have two mattresses in the crib. NOTE:Corrected at inspection, the second mattresses were removed during the inspection.
2024-04-18 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
3 gallons of milk dated 4/15, 4/16 and 4/16 was observed to be in the refrigerator. One of the gallon with the 4/16 exppiration date was served to children for breakfast. NOTE: Corrected at the inspection. All expired milk was disposed of during the inspection.
2024-04-18 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
5 car seats located on both vans used were observed to be expired. Expiration years were 2016,2017,2018,2020,2022 NOTE:Corrected at inspection. All expired carseats were removed and dissposed during the inspection
2024-04-18 · 746.3317(8) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
A 2lb roll of ground beef was observed to be open and uncovered in the freezer.
2024-04-18 · 746.3501(6) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
In the infant and toddler rooms. diaper rash creams were observed to be on top of the diaper changing table in reach of children.
2024-04-18 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two vehicles used for transportation did not have have completed first aid kits. NOTE:Corrected at inspection. Missing items were replaced during the inspection.
2024-04-18 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-02. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
In the bathroom of the toddler room, the ceiling was observed to missing a panel.
2024-04-18 · 746.3701(10) · Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
A television on top of a rolling shelf was not observed to be properly anchored.
2024-04-18 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-02. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
3 children with listed diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy plan of file and available for review,
2024-04-18 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
A 6 mo old not yet on table food did not have feeding instructions completed by the parent
2024-04-18 · 746.3317(10) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
Two bottles of cleaning chemicals were observed to be stored next to boxed of snack crackers and a jar of jelly
2024-04-18 · 746.3407(13) · Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
A cleaning solution Lemon Plus was not being used according to manufacture instructions. According to the director, an unknown amount of solution is mixed with a bottle of water. The solutiion is used to sanitize table tops According to the instrcutions, the product is not to be used on surfaces that come into contact with food.
2024-04-18 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-25. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
3 cribs used in the infant room were observed to have loose fitted sheets.
2024-04-18 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
Several bottles in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.
2024-04-18 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-25. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
The children product safety certificate was last completed 2/1/23
2024-04-18 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An emergency evacution diagram was not posted near all exits used. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, diagrams were posted during the inspection.
2024-04-18 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-16. Correction verified: 2024-04-22.
The child safety alarm on one of the vehicles being used for transportation was not operational during the inspection NOTE: The operation was informed the van may not be used until the safety alarm has been repaired
2023-06-07 · 746.1203(1) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-24. Correction verified: 2023-08-22.
A caregiver did not know how many children she was supervising during naptime.
2023-06-07 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-24. Correction verified: 2023-08-22.
The floor in the infant room was sticky and needs to be cleaned.
2023-06-07 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-07. Correction verified: 2023-06-07.
Two of the bucket seats at the toddler table did not have safety straps. This was corrected at inspection when the Director removed the seats from the classroom.
2023-06-07 · 746.3407(4) · Medium High
Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-07. Correction verified: 2023-06-07.
Two nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam. This was corrected at inspection when the Director disposed of the torn mats.
2023-06-07 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-14. Correction verified: 2023-06-13.
All six of the classrooms did not have activity plans available.
2023-06-07 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-09. Correction verified: 2023-06-09.
The diaper changing mats in the infant and toddler rooms were torn, exposing the underlying foam.
2023-06-07 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-09. Correction verified: 2023-06-09.
Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules.
2023-06-07 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-14. Correction verified: 2023-06-09.
One of four children records did not have a current immunization record.
2023-04-21 · 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: 2023-04-27. Correction verified: 2023-04-27.
A caregiver was using a personal cellphone while caring for children.
2022-06-16 · 746.2405(2) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An11 month old non-walking infant in the toddler room was asleep on a mat. Note: This was corrected when the director placed the infant in a crib.
2022-06-16 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In the afterschool room, there were cleaning supplies located near the handwashing sink. Note: This was corrected when the director moved the supplies to a higher place.
2022-06-16 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-08. Correction verified: 2022-06-22.
On the playground, there are two pieces of wood missing from the fence.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1270988
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.