Sedney Bolden
511 CANARY LN, Red Oak, TX 75154 · Ellis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sedney Bolden
- Phone
- (214) 336-3039
- Regulated since
- Oct 13, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1501423 · number 1813168
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 18, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The liability insurance verification is past due since 6-11-26.
HHSC 747.211(b) — Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Other
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection there are three children aged 0-17 months old and 7 children aged 18 months and older.
HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Other
At the time of inspection, the children were watching seaseme street.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
At the time of inspection, children did not wash their hands before or after eating their meal.
HHSC 747.3213(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Records & paperwork
At the time of inspection, there are two children whose health statement selection are past due. There is one child's folder who's health statement section has not been completed or signed by parent.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Use zone entering the slide is not six feet.
HHSC 747.4605(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-04. Correction verified 2025-09-04.
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Safety & premises
Slide exit was found to be less then six feet.
HHSC 747.4605(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides- Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-04. Correction verified 2025-09-04.
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Other
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Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Electrical outlets were observed uncovered.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-31.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have previous Form 2936 posted.
HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Records & paperwork
A caregiver does not have a notarized affidavit on file.
HHSC 747.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Other
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The first aid kit was observed to be incomplete.
HHSC 747.3803(a) — First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-02.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies lacked the instructions on how parents Minimum standards online, Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and HHSC website.
HHSC 747.501(10) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-04-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies did not have information regarding the emergency preparedness plan.
HHSC 747.501(11) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-04-30.
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Other
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.