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State records list 17 cited deficiencies dated February 15, 2024 to January 12, 2026 (4 High, 10 Medium High, 3 Medium risk). Correction status: 4 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 17 cited deficiencies for Southmore Kiddie Kollege in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 10 Medium High, 3 Medium).
Records list 11 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-01-14.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 10 |
| Medium | 3 |
| 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.
2026-01-12 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
There was no transportation safety training certificate available for review for one of three drivers.
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-29
2025-01-03 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas inspection was observed expired, last dated 12/2/2022 during the inspection.
Correction date recorded: 2025-01-24
2024-04-16 · 746.4803 · Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Use zone was observed not extending six feet in all directions and overlapping other use zones for multiple stationary equipment added to outdoor play space.
Correction date recorded: 2024-04-30
2026-01-12 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-29. Correction verified: 2026-02-11.
There was no transportation safety training certificate available for review for one of three drivers.
2025-01-03 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-24. Correction verified: 2025-02-21.
The gas inspection was observed expired, last dated 12/2/2022 during the inspection.
2024-04-16 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-30. Correction verified: 2024-05-06.
Fire extinguisher in transportation van was observed last serviced 11/2022.
2024-04-16 · 746.3407(13) · Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-16. Correction verified: 2024-05-06.
A bag of potting soil was observed in infant outdoor play area accessible to children. This was corrected durig the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the potting soil from the play area.
2024-04-16 · 746.301(2) · Medium
Notification of Change in Space
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation did not notify licensing in writing before adding new play equipment and structures to outdoor play area.
2024-04-16 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-30. Correction verified: 2024-05-06.
The child safety alarm was observed not working during the inspection.
2024-04-16 · 746.4803 · Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-30. Correction verified: 2024-05-06.
Use zone was observed not extending six feet in all directions and overlapping other use zones for multiple stationary equipment added to outdoor play space.
2024-03-07 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was no admission form for a ten year old child observed present at the operation during the inspection sitting and eating food. This was corrected when the child was observed leaving the operation, being picked up by the van and transported to the sister operation that the child is enrolled in.
2024-03-07 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A electrical outlet in the toddler 1 room was observed uncovered accessible to children during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed covering the outlet.
2024-03-07 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two bottles were observed in refrigerator not labeled in the infant room during inspection. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver was observed throwing the bottles in the trash can.
2024-02-27 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-12. Correction verified: 2024-03-05.
There was a hole in the floor covered by a rug leading from the toddler room into the main room observed during the inspection.
2024-02-27 · 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: 2024-04-23. Correction verified: 2024-05-06.
There is sufficient evidence to support supervision concerns.
2024-02-15 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-15. Correction verified: 2024-02-27.
Caregivers did not know the ages of children cared for during the inspection.
2024-02-15 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-29. Correction verified: 2024-02-27.
Fire extinguishers were observed last serviced 11/2022.
2024-02-15 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-15. Correction verified: 2024-02-27.
Three infants ages 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months old was observed sleeping in restrictive devices. The caregiver was observed removing the infants and placing them in a crib.
2024-02-15 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-15. Correction verified: 2024-02-27.
Bottles were observed in the infant room not properly labeled.
2024-02-15 · 746.2419(7) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-15. Correction verified: 2024-02-27.
An 8-month old infant was observed sleep in restrictive device with a bottle. The caregiver was observed removing the infant and the bottle from the restrictive device.
2023-05-16 · 746.1013(c) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Employees did not know who was in charge while director was absent. This was corrected during the inspection when director arrived and informed who was in charge.
2023-05-16 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-30. Correction verified: 2023-06-01.
Loose fill materials were observed not maintained at proper depths leaving black tarp lining exposed throughout various areas of the playground.
2023-05-16 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A sippy cup in the infant room was observed not properly labeled with child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the cup.
2023-05-16 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-30. Correction verified: 2023-06-01.
There was no record of monthly inspection of fire extinguishers documented and available for review during the inspection.
2023-05-16 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregivers did not know names or ages of children being cared for. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers retrieved a sheet with children's information.
2023-05-16 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-23. Correction verified: 2023-06-01.
There were no current feeding instruction sheets available for review during inspection for two infants.
2023-05-16 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Electrical outlets were observed uncovered in three classrooms ( one outlet per room) accessible to children under 5-years old. This was corrected during inspection when outlets were observed being covered.
2023-05-16 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-16. Correction verified: 2023-05-16.
A caregiver was observed present and caring for children during the inspection without an eligible background. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed leaving the operation.
2023-05-16 · 746.3415(7) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregiver was observed cleaning a child's nose without washing hands afterwards. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was instructed and observed washing hands.
2023-05-16 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A 14 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.
2023-05-16 · 746.3701(3) · Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An electric fan was observed sitting on top of shelf with chord hanging down to the floor accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the fan was removed from the shelf and made inaccessible to children.
2023-05-16 · 746.2507(5) · Medium High
Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A toddler was observed confined to a restrictive device for over 30 minutes and not provided an opportunity for moderate to vigorous active play that encourages movement. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.
2022-06-06 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-30. Correction verified: 2022-07-01.
Two of the three staff files observed were missing the required training on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
2022-06-06 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-20. Correction verified: 2022-07-01.
One student file who has a diagnosed food allergy was observed not having a documented food allergy plan to review signed by parent and physician.
2022-06-06 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-06. Correction verified: 2022-07-01.
There was no fire drill documented for the month of May to review during inspection.
2022-03-14 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-30.
It was observed in the school age classroom were children were napping the room was dark on the right side of the classroom where children were laying down.
2022-03-14 · 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: 2022-03-25. Correction verified: 2022-03-30.
The outside structure does not have the required amount of surfacing under the play structure that is 3ft 24 inches tall.
2022-03-14 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-25. Correction verified: 2022-03-30.
The operation did not have any loose-fill surfacing material under the swings and moving equipment.
2022-03-14 · 746.2905(2) · Medium High
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-30.
A two year old child was observed to be a sleep in the infant classroom in a restricted device.
2022-03-14 · 746.2909(5) · High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-30.
A caregiver was observed to be sitting in the middle of two different classrooms observing children napping. The caregiver was sitting to the left of the room when I walked in and children on the right side of the room were not being supervised during nap time.
2022-03-14 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-18. Correction verified: 2022-03-30.
It was observed children sleeping on mats that had tears in the mat. Corrected: When director removed the mats that had tears in it.
2021-10-07 · 746.1301(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-26. Correction verified: 2021-11-02.
Both transporters lacked current transportation training.
2021-10-07 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-11. Correction verified: 2021-10-12.
There was one unreported case of COVID-19 at this operation,
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=285677
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