Retta Christian Learning Center
13201 RENDON RD, Burleson, TX 76028 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 177
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Suzette Deer
- Phone
- (817) 473-9002
- Regulated since
- Jan 14, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 99107 · number 181653
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 14 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
| 2024 | 8 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (4), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One driver did not have current transportation training available for review.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
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Other
The signed and dated CPSC form was not available for review.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One driver did not have current transportation training available for review.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
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Other
The signed and dated CPSC form was not available for review.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a caregiver left two children behind during a transition.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after two children in care, on two separate occasions, were left unsupervised for an extended period of time.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Other
This standard was placed in compliance after a meeting was conducted with the designee to discuss his responsibilities and the expectations for following minimum standards and maintaining compliance.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after the daycare failed to report an incident to licensing involving a child being left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a caregiver left two children behind during a transition.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after two children in care, on two separate occasions, were left unsupervised for an extended period of time.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Other
This standard was placed in compliance after a meeting was conducted with the designee to discuss his responsibilities and the expectations for following minimum standards and maintaining compliance.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after the daycare failed to report an incident to licensing involving a child being left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Other Serious
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff member of the church was allowed to assist in the daycare classrooms without a cleared background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
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Other
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when it was determined that there was no one left in charge of the daycare in the absence of the director.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(1) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-15. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff member of the church was allowed to assist in the daycare classrooms without a cleared background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
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Other
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when it was determined that there was no one left in charge of the daycare in the absence of the director.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(1) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-15. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left by the annual due date as requested.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-25. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to report the number of employees that left by the annual due date as requested.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-25. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver brought a vape into the operation which resulted in a child accessing it.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Other
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver was observed on video using her cell phone while providing care in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was seen sitting in a chair less than 5 feet away from the victim, wrapped in a blanket and did not intervene when a child found a vape and placed the vape in the child's mouth.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when the director failed to timely notify the parent of a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver brought a vape into the operation which resulted in a child accessing it.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Other
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver was observed on video using her cell phone while providing care in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was seen sitting in a chair less than 5 feet away from the victim, wrapped in a blanket and did not intervene when a child found a vape and placed the vape in the child's mouth.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when the director failed to timely notify the parent of a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The center has not had an annual fire inspection since 11/8/21.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Records & paperwork
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The center has not had an annual fire inspection since 11/8/21.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Records & paperwork
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The fire inspection was expired. The director called and made an appointment during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-09. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for October. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-05.
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Illness & medication Serious
One child did not have the correct documentation for immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The fire inspection was expired. The director called and made an appointment during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-09. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for October. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-05.
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Illness & medication Serious
One child did not have the correct documentation for immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-05.
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Safety & premises
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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.