Little Bloomers
1017 S F ST, Harlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rebecca Mata
- Phone
- (956) 364-3177
- Regulated since
- Jun 21, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 639608 · number 1129366
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 14 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2023 | 28 | 14 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (8) |
| 2022 | 18 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (10), Food & allergies (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 18 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (10), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 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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May 11, 2026 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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May 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of all staff files reviewed, all staff were missing the following trainngs: emergenccy preparedeness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies, understanding building and premises safety, handling, storing and disposing of medication.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of all staff files reviewed, all staff were missing the following trainngs: emergenccy preparedeness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies, understanding building and premises safety, handling, storing and disposing of medication.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 27, 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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Oct 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 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 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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Jun 10, 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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Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 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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Feb 20, 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 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff files reviewed shows that they are missing training in child maltreatment.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-08. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Staff background & training
There are 2 caregivers who rotate being caring for infants who do not have current training in SIDS.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-08. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios
There were a total of 10 toddlers with 1 caregivver. The specified age was 22 months which caused the classroom to be out of ratio by 1. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the oldest child was moved into the next classroom.)
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Safety & premises
There is an old indoor AC blower in the corner of the playground accessible to the children. There was an old flower pot that was rusted at the bottom and had fallen over (this was removed from the playground.)
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-08. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is a Lil Tykes type of structure that has a cracked in the middle section which poses a pinching hazards.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-08. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Illness & medication
Out of children's files reviewed, 1 was missing the needed immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-08. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff files reviewed shows that they are missing training in child maltreatment.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-08. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Staff background & training
There are 2 caregivers who rotate being caring for infants who do not have current training in SIDS.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-08. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios
There were a total of 10 toddlers with 1 caregivver. The specified age was 22 months which caused the classroom to be out of ratio by 1. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the oldest child was moved into the next classroom.)
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Safety & premises
There is an old indoor AC blower in the corner of the playground accessible to the children. There was an old flower pot that was rusted at the bottom and had fallen over (this was removed from the playground.)
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-08. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is a Lil Tykes type of structure that has a cracked in the middle section which poses a pinching hazards.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-08. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Illness & medication
Out of children's files reviewed, 1 was missing the needed immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-08. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 24, 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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Oct 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 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 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 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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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 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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May 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was a napping mat in the afterschool room that had tears on top. It does not allow for proper sanitizing. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by throwing it away)
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-20.
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Other
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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was a napping mat in the afterschool room that had tears on top. It does not allow for proper sanitizing. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by throwing it away)
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 26, 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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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 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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Jan 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 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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Dec 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Dec 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the DFPS investigation it was determined that the none of the staff understood who was in charge of the center while the director was out of the building.
HHSC 746.1013(c) — Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the caregiver's actions do rise to the level of abuse as defined by the Texas Family Code since the child was observed with marks and bruises due to inappropriate restraint.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the infant caregiver was in charge of infants and afterschool children with one of the youngest school age children being at least 6 years old with the infants at least 17 months of age.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that infants had been left unsupervised while caregiver was outside with a group of school-age children.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was hit on the head by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation is was found that the children in the 3 year old classroom were being yelled at.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Other
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Dec 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the DFPS investigation it was determined that the none of the staff understood who was in charge of the center while the director was out of the building.
HHSC 746.1013(c) — Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the caregiver's actions do rise to the level of abuse as defined by the Texas Family Code since the child was observed with marks and bruises due to inappropriate restraint.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the infant caregiver was in charge of infants and afterschool children with one of the youngest school age children being at least 6 years old with the infants at least 17 months of age.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that infants had been left unsupervised while caregiver was outside with a group of school-age children.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was hit on the head by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation is was found that the children in the 3 year old classroom were being yelled at.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The employee list was validated while inspector was present. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection.)
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The employee list was validated while inspector was present. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection.)
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-03.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The background checks had not been validated since May 23,2023.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Safety & premises
There were 2 areas on the playground fence that needs to have boards replaced. (Pictures on file)
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The background checks had not been validated since May 23,2023.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Safety & premises
There were 2 areas on the playground fence that needs to have boards replaced. (Pictures on file)
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 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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Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 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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Feb 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Observed two caregivers present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check /FBI. Observed a third employee present in the building without having a background check/FBI.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Other
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed seven infants waiting for lunch to be served while television was on.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-23. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Records & paperwork
Admission information was not available for a child that is enrolled and attending day care.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Illness & medication Serious
Immunizations were not available for a child that is enrolled and attends day care.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Observed two caregivers present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check /FBI. Observed a third employee present in the building without having a background check/FBI.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Other
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed seven infants waiting for lunch to be served while television was on.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-23. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Records & paperwork
Admission information was not available for a child that is enrolled and attending day care.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Illness & medication Serious
Immunizations were not available for a child that is enrolled and attends day care.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 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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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Observed a caregiver supervising 6 infants.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-20. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios
Permit holder needs to ensure that facility complies with child/caregiver ratios and must allow parents access inside facility to drop off and pick up their children during business hours as well as comply with Minimum Standards and all applicable Laws and Rules.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Observed a caregiver supervising 6 infants.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-20. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios
Permit holder needs to ensure that facility complies with child/caregiver ratios and must allow parents access inside facility to drop off and pick up their children during business hours as well as comply with Minimum Standards and all applicable Laws and Rules.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Observed a caregiver supervising 9 infants. Child/caregiver ratios for infants 12 months to 17 months is 5:1.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Food & allergies
Observed that water was not served during breakfast.
HHSC 746.3301(f) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed chlidren having breakfast and did not wash their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Observed a caregiver supervising 9 infants. Child/caregiver ratios for infants 12 months to 17 months is 5:1.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios
Observed that facility does not allow parents to have access inside the building to drop off children.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Food & allergies
Observed that water was not served during breakfast.
HHSC 746.3301(f) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed chlidren having breakfast and did not wash their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 24, 2022 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 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 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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Mar 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 1, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was heard using an inappropriate tone with children in care.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was heard using an inappropriate tone with children in care.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Other Serious
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Dec 13, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers do not have TB results available for review.
HHSC 746.1105(2) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-12-23. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 11/26/20 to 11/25/21. A second caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 9/12/20 to 9/11/21.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
Director does not have annual training for cycle 8/24/20 to 8/23/21.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver does not have first aid training available for review.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-30. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver does not have CPR training available for review.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-23. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two children files are missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Records & paperwork
A caregiver's files was not available at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-30. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 13, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers do not have TB results available for review.
HHSC 746.1105(2) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-12-23. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 11/26/20 to 11/25/21. A second caregiver does not have annual training hours for cycle 9/12/20 to 9/11/21.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
Director does not have annual training for cycle 8/24/20 to 8/23/21.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver does not have first aid training available for review.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-30. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver does not have CPR training available for review.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-23. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two children files are missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Records & paperwork
A caregiver's files was not available at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-30. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 10, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Dec 10, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child inappropriately.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Other Serious
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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.