Gayle Benjamin Childcare

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: CCR observed a household member turning on the television to play the Ms. Rachel show for the infants. Correction made: The provider turn off the television. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  Inspector's note: The operation has not practiced a sheltering drill for severe weather. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-05.
• Critical Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  Inspector's note: CCR observed that the provider's fire extinguisher was not mounted and was stored on the pantry shelf. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Inspector's note: CCR observed two infants lying down in the play yard with their milk bottles. Correction made: the provider removed the infant s from the play yard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Four children's files were reviewed, and one child was missing immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: The provider has not reviewed the recall notices issued by the CPSC, nor does the provider have the HHSC children s products certification form. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
• Critical Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver
  Inspector's note: CCR observed a household member assisting the provider in caring for the children, who does not meet the minimum qualifications required for an assistant caregiver. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-12.
• Critical Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
  Inspector's note: The operation has not practiced a lockdown drill. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-05.

• Critical Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
  Inspector's note: The operation has not practiced a lockdown drill. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-05.
• Critical Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver
  Inspector's note: CCR observed a household member assisting the provider in caring for the children, who does not meet the minimum qualifications required for an assistant caregiver. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-12.
• Critical Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  Inspector's note: CCR observed that the provider's fire extinguisher was not mounted and was stored on the pantry shelf. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Inspector's note: CCR observed two infants lying down in the play yard with their milk bottles. Correction made: the provider removed the infant s from the play yard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: CCR observed a household member turning on the television to play the Ms. Rachel show for the infants. Correction made: The provider turn off the television. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Four children's files were reviewed, and one child was missing immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
• Critical Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  Inspector's note: The operation has not practiced a sheltering drill for severe weather. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-05.
• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: The provider has not reviewed the recall notices issued by the CPSC, nor does the provider have the HHSC children s products certification form. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-28.

• Critical Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver
  Inspector's note: CCR observed a household member assisting the provider in caring for the children, who does not meet the minimum qualifications required for an assistant caregiver. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-12.
• Critical Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  Inspector's note: CCR observed that the provider's fire extinguisher was not mounted and was stored on the pantry shelf. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
• Critical Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
  Inspector's note: The operation has not practiced a lockdown drill. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-05.
• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: The provider has not reviewed the recall notices issued by the CPSC, nor does the provider have the HHSC children s products certification form. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: CCR observed a household member turning on the television to play the Ms. Rachel show for the infants. Correction made: The provider turn off the television. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  Inspector's note: The operation has not practiced a sheltering drill for severe weather. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-05.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Inspector's note: CCR observed two infants lying down in the play yard with their milk bottles. Correction made: the provider removed the infant s from the play yard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Four children's files were reviewed, and one child was missing immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-28.

• Critical Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  Inspector's note: The operation has not practiced a sheltering drill for severe weather. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-05.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Inspector's note: CCR observed two infants lying down in the play yard with their milk bottles. Correction made: the provider removed the infant s from the play yard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: The provider has not reviewed the recall notices issued by the CPSC, nor does the provider have the HHSC children s products certification form. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
• Critical Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
  Inspector's note: The operation has not practiced a lockdown drill. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-05.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Four children's files were reviewed, and one child was missing immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
• Critical Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver
  Inspector's note: CCR observed a household member assisting the provider in caring for the children, who does not meet the minimum qualifications required for an assistant caregiver. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: CCR observed a household member turning on the television to play the Ms. Rachel show for the infants. Correction made: The provider turn off the television. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  Inspector's note: CCR observed that the provider's fire extinguisher was not mounted and was stored on the pantry shelf. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  Inspector's note: The CPR and First Aid certification for the provider has expired. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-20.

• Critical Required Fees
  Inspector's note: The operation has a pending background check fee that have not been paid since 12/02/2024. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-30.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  Inspector's note: CCR observed the cleaning products in the restroom were stored under an unlocked cabinet, making them accessible to children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-30.
• Critical Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Install New Battery Annually
  Inspector's note: The carbon monoxide detection system is not working, and the batteries need to be replaced. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-30.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Inspector's note: The feeding sheet for the three infants was not available during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-30.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
  Inspector's note: CCR did not see "Keeping Children Safe" displayed on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the Keeping Children Safe posted on the parent board. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  Inspector's note: The most recent licensing inspection was not posted on the parent board. Correction: The provider posted the inspection form that was left at the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

• Non-critical Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
  Inspector's note: Three children over the age of 14 years old were present without an orientation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-02.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: Canister of ant killer in backyard play area. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  Inspector's note: The present fire extinguisher is a 2A-40BC. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-02.

• Critical Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  Inspector's note: During review of the home's operational policies, the policies were found to not have included safe sleep for infants. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-29.
• Critical Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  Inspector's note: During review of training hours for HASA the assistant caregiver was found to not have completed 24 hours of annual training as required. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-05.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Inspector's note: During review of the home's operational policies, the policies were found to not have included promotion of physical activity. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-29.
• Non-critical Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: During the review of the primary caregivers trainings for HASA the primary caregiver was found to not have obtained 30 hours of annual training as required. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-05.
• Critical Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: During review of safety for HASA the primary caregiver ans assistant caregiver was found to not have current first aid and CPR. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-29.