Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 12 cited deficiencies for Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 Medium High, 10 Medium).

Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-18.

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

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Full citation history from HHSC (24)

• 2026-02-05 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High

  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-05. Correction verified: 2026-03-18.

  An infant was served their afternoon snack on a bare table. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and a napkin was provided to place the snack on.

• 2026-02-05 · 746.4135(b) · Medium

  Children's Products- Annual Certification

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  The Children's products certification form was not current. The date on the form was 9/12/2024. Note: The children's products certification form was updated during inspection.

• 2026-02-05 · 746.1701 · Medium

  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-05. Correction verified: 2026-03-18.

  A caregiver was caring for 8 children of varying ages in the infant room during naptime. The ages of the children were two infants between 12-17 months of age, two toddler children, three pre-k children, and one school aged child. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are in care two caregivers are required to supervise the group of children due to the ages of the children. Note: A second caregiver stepped into the infant room during the inspection.

• 2026-02-05 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

  Children's Records - Immunizations

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-13.

  1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the child's updated immunization record.

• 2026-02-05 · 746.801(5) · Medium

  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-16. Correction verified: 2026-02-16.

  There were no time sheets available for review for the director and two caregivers.

• 2026-02-05 · 746.4501(b) · Medium

  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-05. Correction verified: 2026-03-18.

  An infant sitting at a kidney table did not have the safety straps fastened.

• 2025-02-12 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High

  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-02-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  The diaper changing mat used in the infant room had a polyester cover. The cover created the surface of the mat to become absorbent and hard to sanitize. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the cover was removed from the diaper changing mat.

• 2025-02-12 · 746.4003(a) · Medium

  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-13. Correction verified: 2025-02-13.

  The firs-aid kit in both transportation vehicles were missing a thermometer, and scissors. The first-aid kit available in the center was missing tweezers.

• 2024-02-05 · 746.2417(1) · Medium

  Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-06. Correction verified: 2024-02-20.

  Infant-age children have not particpated in outdoor play.

• 2024-02-05 · 746.603(a) · Medium

  Children's Records Maintained

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-12. Correction verified: 2024-02-20.

  Six children's files were reviewed. All files are missing the updated water activities information including the children's ability to swim details and special care information. Three out of six files reviewed are missing updated immunization records.

• 2024-02-05 · 746.901(5) · Medium

  Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-19. Correction verified: 2024-02-20.

  Six staff files were reviewed and the following information was not available for review at the time of inspection: -Transportation training for Director -16 to 24 hour of pre-service training for 3 caregivers - 1 to 4 hours of annual trainings for 2 caregivers including trainings of safe sleep and abuse/neglect

• 2024-02-05 · 746.801(10) · Medium

  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  Last fire drill and smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguisher checks were documented 12/14/2023. Per provider checks and fire drill were conducted on 1/25/2024 but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the fire drill and checks from 01/2024.

• 2023-08-27 · 746.5605(4) · High

  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-25. Correction verified: 2023-10-30.

  Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unattended in a vehicle.

• 2023-08-27 · 746.2805(8) · High

  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-25. Correction verified: 2023-10-30.

  Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined staff place children in highchairs as a form of discipline.

• 2023-08-27 · 746.1201(4) · High

  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-25. Correction verified: 2023-10-30.

  Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.

• 2023-02-24 · 746.901(5) · Medium

  Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-01. Correction verified: 2023-02-27.

  Training on SIDS / Shaken Baby was not available for review for two out of six staff training records evaluated during the inspection.

• 2023-02-24 · 746.2909(3) · Medium High

  Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-24. Correction verified: 2023-03-09.

  Some of the napping mats were touching each other leaving insufficient space for staff to walk in between the mats.

• 2022-04-20 · 746.1309(e) · Medium

  Documented Annual Training- Required Content

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-11. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.

  Five staff files were reviewed: one staff members is missing 10 hours of annual training and a second staff member is missing 8 hours of annual trainings including trainings on the following topics: Management Hazardous materials Food allergies Administering medications Emergency Preparedness Building and Safety Premises Safety Communicable Diseases

• 2022-04-20 · 746.5101(a) · High

  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-04. Correction verified: 2022-05-09.

  Last Fire Inspection was conducted on 12/7/2020.

• 2022-04-20 · 746.2421(b) · Medium

  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-22. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.

  Feeding instructions for a child no yet eating table food were last reviewed and signed by parent on 02/28/2022.

• 2022-04-20 · 746.603(a) · Medium

  Children's Records Maintained

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-25. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.

  Five children's records were reviewed. One files is missing emergency contact name, address and telephone number. A second file is missing immunization records and emergency food allergy plan and/or statement child no longer has a food allergy.

• 2022-04-20 · 746.5617(a)(1) · High

  Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-21. Correction verified: 2022-05-19.

  Transportation binder taken during routes is missing list of the children being transported, authorization to be transported and receive medical attention during emergencies and children's emergency contact other than the parent.

• 2022-04-20 · 745.621(b)(3) · High

  Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-21. Correction verified: 2022-04-21.

  The role of a volunteer changed to an employee role two months ago. Operation has not submitted a renewal background check with the employee's current role.

• 2022-04-20 · 746.2207(a) · Medium

  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-04-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  Upon arrival the TV in the toddler room was on and playing about indoor skydiving. There were children ages 18mo-2yo in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when TV was turned off.