Terrys Treehouse Learning Center
4025 TEASLEY LN, Denton, TX 76210 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 149
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kristen Yancey
- Phone
- (940) 243-2273
- Regulated since
- Aug 1, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1248764 · number 1628880
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 13 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The school age classroom did not have an activity plan posted.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Other
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Jan 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee did not have required orientation training at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Safety & premises
One child did not have food allergy emergency plan at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not conducted monthly fire drills.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's enrollment agreement does not include a statement informing parents that the operation is not responsible for the nutritional value of the foods provided by parents.
HHSC 746.3309(a)(2) — Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Nutritional Value
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee did not have education qualifications in their personnel file during inspecttion.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A three year old child was observed exiting the Three's classroom alone and walking to the indoor play area. The teacher was observed diapering children when the child exited the room.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-30. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One caregiver was observed assisting two children with toileting at one time. The caregiver did not change gloves and wash hands in between. Based on information gathered during inspection, caregivers have not been washing their hands as required by minimum standards.
HHSC 746.3415(5) — Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-30. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Safety & premises
Two children do not have the required food allergy plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed outside caring for 16 children with a specified age group of three years old.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Safety & premises
Four children are do not have food allergy plans signed by parent and health care professional.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two children do not have immnization records on file.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Three caregivers did not know/were unsure of how many children were in care in their classroom during inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-10. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations loose fill for active outdoor play structure measures 0'' to 3''.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-31. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not had a fire inspection since 9/2019.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Other Serious
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Mar 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of an investigation that the operation the operations staff did not use good judgment when knowingly dismissing a child who's under clothes were soiled.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of investigation it was determined that a caregiver left children unsupervised in the classroom multiple times in a 30 minute period. It was also determined that the caregiver allowed a child to exit the classroom onto the playground alone to retrieve an personal item.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence gathered through the course of investigation. A caregiver was observed forcibly grabbing three children by the arm and dragging them to different areas of the classroom. The caregiver was also observed forcibly grabbing another child by the arm. The caregiver was also observed forcibly sitting a child in a chair and forcing the chair under the table.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on information gathered through the course of investigation, children in the Three year old classroom were observed not washing their hands after outdoor activities, before eating, and after toileting.
HHSC 746.3417(4) — Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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