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State records list 28 cited deficiencies dated October 16, 2023 to February 27, 2026 (4 High, 12 Medium High, 6 Medium, 4 Medium Low, 2 Low risk). Correction status: 10 corrected at inspection, 18 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 28 cited deficiencies for EC Learning Academy, INC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 12 Medium High, 6 Medium, 4 Medium Low, 2 Low).
Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-22.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 12 |
| Medium | 6 |
| Medium Low | 4 |
| Low | 2 |
| 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.
2026-02-27 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 20 children, ages 18 months to 10 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 2 years old; therefore, one caregiver can care for 11 children.
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-27
2026-01-22 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left employment in 2025 by the required date of 1/15/26.
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-24
2026-01-08 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, one lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirements.
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-17
2026-02-27 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-27. Correction verified: 2026-03-18.
There were 20 children, ages 18 months to 10 years old, with one caregiver. The specified age group was 2 years old; therefore, one caregiver can care for 11 children.
2026-01-22 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-24. Correction verified: 2026-02-17.
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left employment in 2025 by the required date of 1/15/26.
2026-01-08 · 746.4001(2) · Medium High
First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-01-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An instant ice pack explodedd in the First Aid Kit for one van; therefore, it is no longer sanirtary. This was corrected at inspection.
2026-01-08 · 746.5625(c) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-17. Correction verified: 2026-02-27.
The electronic safety alarms in both vans are not working.
2026-01-08 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-09. Correction verified: 2026-02-03.
The fire extinguishers on both vans have not been serviced since July 2024.
2026-01-08 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-01-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Children under the age of 2 years old were observed having screen time,
2026-01-08 · 746.1309(g) · Medium Low
Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-09. Correction verified: 2026-02-27.
Five caregivers did not receive six clock hours of training in person for their respective training year.
2026-01-08 · 746.1311(j) · Medium Low
Documented Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-09. Correction verified: 2026-02-27.
The director did not receive six clock hours of training in person for the November 2024-November 2025 training year.
2026-01-08 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-22. Correction verified: 2026-01-21.
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 2 lacked a notarized affidavit.
2026-01-08 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-17. Correction verified: 2026-02-26.
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, one lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirements.
2025-10-01 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One outlet cover was missing in the 18 month room and one was missing in the one in the 2 year old room. This was corrected at inspection and covers were place in the outlets.
2025-10-01 · 746.4603(5) · Medium High
Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In the outdoor play area there was a teeter toter for the children to play with. A teeter totter is prohibited. This was corrected at inspection and the teeter totter was removed.
2025-10-01 · 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: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: 2025-10-13.
One 3 month old child in the infant room was placed on stomach for sleep without doctors safe sleep exception form on file. This is corrected at inspection.
2025-10-01 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Cleaning supplies in the dining area were left on a counter where children could reach. This was corrected at inspection and the cleaning supplies were placed were children do not have access.
2025-01-08 · 746.1045 · Low
Education Outside of U.S.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-29. Correction verified: 2025-01-16.
The foreign education document for one staff has not been translated into English.
2025-01-08 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-08. Correction verified: 2025-01-15.
The infant's bottles were only labeled with the child's first name. The bottles should be labeled with the child's first name and initial of the last name.
2025-01-08 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-15. Correction verified: 2025-01-15.
The written feeding instructions for one infants have not been updated within the last 30 days.
2025-01-08 · 746.611(a)(3) · Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-15. Correction verified: 2025-01-15.
Of the 10 children's recods evaluated five lacked the name and address of the doctor who examined the child within the last 12 months.
2025-01-08 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-08. Correction verified: 2025-02-19.
A solution of bleach/water is being used as a disinfectant without the other required steps of soapy water and clear water to rinse being done.
2024-01-11 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A solution of bleach/water is being used as a disinfectant without the other required steps of soapy water and clear water to rinse being done. This was corrected at inspection when Lysol spray and Clorox wipes were placed in the classrooms.
2024-01-11 · 746.1329(b)(5) · Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-25. Correction verified: 2024-01-31.
Training certificates do not include the trainers qualifications.
2024-01-11 · 746.2207(c)(1) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Children were watching a cartoon that was not educational or related to planned activities.
2024-01-11 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The diaper changing mat in the infant and 2 year old classroom has tears in it; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent. This was corrected at inspection.
2024-01-11 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-25. Correction verified: 2024-01-31.
One caregiver has not completed an in-person CPR class which allows for practice with a manikin.
2024-01-11 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Childsren are not washing their hands with runnig water and soap before eating breakfast.
2024-01-11 · 746.3805(c)(4) · Medium High
Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Staff who administer medication to children are not documented their full name-first and last name. This was corrected at inspection.
2023-10-17 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-17. Correction verified: 2023-11-01.
One caregiver did not know the number of children she was responsible for.
2023-10-16 · 746.2907(a) · Medium
Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-17. Correction verified: 2023-11-01.
Children are not given alternate activities if they awake before nap timeis over.
2023-02-03 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-17. Correction verified: 2023-02-17.
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide verification of compliance by 2/17/23. The emergency preparedness plan was reviewed and the following information is missing: 1. How children under the age of 2 will be evacuated 2. How parent/emergency contact information will be evacuated 3. How emergency medical information will be evacuated 4. How the children will be cared for during the emergency 5. How children will be reunited with their parents 6. Staff responsibility in emergencies 7. Who is responsible for calling emergency authorities and Child Care Regulation
2023-02-03 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-03.
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide verification of compliance by 2/17/23. The operational policies is missing the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notification 2. Procedures for handling medical emergencies 3. Safe sleep policy for infants 12 months old and younger 4. Hearing and vision screening requirements 5. Procedures for parents to review and discuss concerns/questions with the director 6. Procedures for parents to participate in the center's activities 7. Inform parents mothers have a comfortable pace to breastfeed and that breastmilk can be provided 8. Inform parents of the annual training requirements for abuse and neglect; procedures to increase staff and parent awareness regrading abuse and neglect; procedures to increase staff and parent awareness for prevention techniques; community organizations and actions a parent of a child who is a victim should take to obtain assistance 9. Staff vaccination policy 10. Inform parents they may visit the center at any time 11. Inform parent the center is in a gang free zone 12. Inform parents of the requirement for outdoor play and physical activity; The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play [Medium]; the duration of physical activity at both indoor and outdoor the type of physical activity children may engage in; each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; the recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play
2023-01-12 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-04-19.
Of the 10 children's recods evaluated, four lacked a health care statement.
2023-01-12 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-04-17.
Of the 10 personnel records evaluate, two did not receive training in understanding building and physical premises safety for the previous training year.
2023-01-12 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-04-17.
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, four did not receive 24 clock hours of training for their previous training year.
2023-01-12 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: 2023-01-26.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated; the following information was missing: 1. Six children's records lacked the address and/or phone number for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the name and phone number of a person allowed to pick up the child 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number for the child's doctor or emergency facility
2023-01-12 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-04-19.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
2023-01-12 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: 2023-01-26.
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two are behind with immunizations.
2023-01-12 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-02.
Of the 10 personnel files evaluated, two have not completed the required 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
2023-01-12 · 746.1311(d) · Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-04-17.
The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the previous training year.
2023-01-12 · 746.1301(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: 2023-01-26.
Of the 10 personnel records evaluatted, two did not have training in First Aid.
2023-01-12 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-04-17.
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, two did not complete a training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the previous training year.
2023-01-12 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: 2023-02-03.
The operational policies is missing the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notification 2. Procedures for handling medical emergencies 3. Safe sleep policy for infants 12 months old and younger 4. Hearing and vision screening requirements 5. Procedures for parents to review and discuss concerns/questions with the director 6. Procedures for parents to participate in the center's activities 7. Inform parents mothers have a comfortable pace to breastfeed and that breastmilk can be provided 8. Inform parents of the annual training requirements for abuse and neglect; procedures to increase staff and parent awareness regrading abuse and neglect; procedures to increase staff and parent awareness for prevention techniques; community organizations and actions a parent of a child who is a victim should take to obtain assistance 9. Staff vaccination policy 10. Inform parents they may visit the center at any time 11. Inform parent the center is in a gang free zone 12. Inform parents of the requirement for outdoor play and physical activity; The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play [Medium]; the duration of physical activity at both indoor and outdoor the type of physical activity children may engage in; each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; the recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play
2023-01-12 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-13. Correction verified: 2023-01-13.
Bottles and cups are not labeled with initial of the child's last name.
2023-01-12 · 746.1301(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: 2023-01-26.
Of the 10 personnel records evalauted, two did not have training in CPR.
2023-01-12 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: 2023-02-03.
The emergency preparedness plan was reviewed and the following information is missing: 1. How children under the age of 2 will be evacuated 2. How parent/emergency contact information will be evacuated 3. How emergency medical information will be evacuated 4. How the children will be cared for during the emergency 5. How children will be reunited with their parents 6. Staff responsibility in emergencies 7. Who is responsible for calling emergency authorities and Child Care Regulation
2023-01-12 · 746.2431(2) · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-13. Correction verified: 2023-01-13.
The amount of food the child eats is not being listed on the daily report sheet.
2023-01-12 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-12. Correction verified: 2023-02-01.
Two infants were observed sleeping in swings. The caregiver said the children had been sleep for 20 minutes. Children may not sleep in restrictive devices. This was corrected at inspection.
2023-01-12 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-04-17.
The director did not receive training in understanding building and physical premises safety for the previous training year.
2023-01-12 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-16. Correction verified: 2023-01-20.
The personnel files were lacking the following information: 1. Hire dates 2. Signed documentation that a copy of the personnel policies were received 3. Signed documentation that a copy of the operational policies were received 4. Notarized affidavits 5. Copy of drivers' licenses for van drivers 6. Documentation of how the caregiver meets the education requirements 7. Documentation that an orientation was completed
2023-01-12 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: 2023-02-01.
The length of fire drill is not being documented.
2022-03-02 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-05. Correction verified: 2022-03-08.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
2022-01-20 · 746.3420(5) · Medium High
Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Hand sanitizer was observed accessible to children in three classrooms observed during walkthrough of operation. The hand sanitizer was removed and stored in a cabinet unaccessible to children during inspection.
2022-01-20 · 746.3415(7) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and did not wash hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection after I discussed with caregiver the appropriate times to wash hands. The caregiver was observed washing her hands.
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