Teresa Diaz
406 W 6TH ST, Breckenridge, TX 76424 · Stephens County
Program
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Phone
- (254) 522-4572
- Regulated since
- Sep 27, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1338748 · number 1696871
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 30 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (10), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 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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Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Provider did not have proof of current first aid and CPR.
HHSC 747.1007(5) — Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. Also checking smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers are not being done monthly. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection allong with checking the fire extiguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detectors.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the unannounced inspection, there was not a working smoke detector in the playroom. A new smoke detector was installed in the playroom during the inspection.
HHSC 747.5111 — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Provider did not have proof of current first aid and CPR.
HHSC 747.1007(5) — Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. Also checking smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers are not being done monthly. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection allong with checking the fire extiguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detectors.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the unannounced inspection, there was not a working smoke detector in the playroom. A new smoke detector was installed in the playroom during the inspection.
HHSC 747.5111 — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-24.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 6, 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 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The provider did not have proof of vaccinations for two of their three dogs.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-08-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was not a working smoke detector in each room used by day care children.
HHSC 747.5111 — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-08-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The provider did not have proof of vaccinations for two of their three dogs.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-08-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was not a working smoke detector in each room used by day care children.
HHSC 747.5111 — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-08-06.
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Other
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 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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Sep 5, 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 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 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 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 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 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The permit holder was over ratio. The permit holder was caring for a 9 month old, 9 month old, 2 year old, 2 year old, 3 year old, 3 year old, and four year old. This was corrected during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.
HHSC 747.1701 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The permit holder was over ratio. The permit holder was caring for a 9 month old, 9 month old, 2 year old, 2 year old, 3 year old, 3 year old, and four year old. This was corrected during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.
HHSC 747.1701 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The assistant caregiver did not have a high school diploma/GED available for review. The assistant caregiver did not have a notarized affidavit of employment available for review.
HHSC 747.1207(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The permit holder was over ratio. The permit holder was caring for a 9 month old, 9 month old, 2 year old, 2 year old, 3 year old, 3 year old, 4 year old and 4 year old.
HHSC 747.1701 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two 9-month-old infants in care were observed sleeping in a playyard with blankets, stuffed animal, and bottles. The bottles, blankets, and stuffed animal were immediately removed, placing the operation back into compliance.
HHSC 747.2315(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Two 9-month-old infants were observed with bottles in the playyards while they were sleeping. The permit holder verified that the bottles are utilized to aid the infants while going to sleep. The bottles were immediately removed during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.
HHSC 747.2319(4) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Food & allergies
Two infants in care not yet on table food did not have any past or current infant feeding instructions to review.
HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Safety & premises
The child safety lock under the kitchen sink was not functional. The children in care had access in the kitchen area to chemicals located underneath the sink. The gate to the backyard was not attached to the fence. There was an opening to the backyard where the gate was supposed to be placing the children at risk as the backyard was not enclosed. The fence was not flush to the ground and exceeded 3.5 inches presenting an entrapment hazard where the children in care could crawl underneath to leave the backyard.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The weapons located in the glass gun safe were not locked. The gun safe was open and accessible to children in care inside the residence. The gun safe was immediately locked during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.
HHSC 747.3505(a) — Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Other Serious
The ammunition for the weapons was sitting on top of the glass gun safe. The ammunition was not locked in a separate area from the weapons.
HHSC 747.3505(b) — Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Records & paperwork
The last inspection report was not posted with the required postings. The list of employees was not posted with the required postings.
HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation was missing the following policies and procedures: handling medical emergencies, discipline and guidance, procedure for parent to review a copy of the minimum standards and how to access the most current inspection report, instructions for contacting the local Child Care Regulation office, Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation hotline, and HHS website. The provider was also missing promotion of indoor and outdoor activities with the duration, recommended clothing and footwear, and plan for physical activity during inclement weather conditions.
HHSC 747.501(4) — Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Other
The carbon monoxide detector located in the kitchen area did not work when tested during the inspection.
HHSC 747.5333(1) — CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Records & paperwork
One of the four children records audited did not have a health statement available for review.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Other
The provider did not have a sign in sheet available for review.
HHSC 747.635(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Staff background & training
The assistant caregiver did not have proof of the background check request or eligibility letter. The assistant caregiver did not have a photo ID or driver's license in the personnel file.
HHSC 747.901(6) — Personnel Records-Proof of Background Check Request
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The assistant caregiver did not have a high school diploma/GED available for review. The assistant caregiver did not have a notarized affidavit of employment available for review.
HHSC 747.1207(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The permit holder was over ratio. The permit holder was caring for a 9 month old, 9 month old, 2 year old, 2 year old, 3 year old, 3 year old, 4 year old and 4 year old.
HHSC 747.1701 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two 9-month-old infants in care were observed sleeping in a playyard with blankets, stuffed animal, and bottles. The bottles, blankets, and stuffed animal were immediately removed, placing the operation back into compliance.
HHSC 747.2315(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Two 9-month-old infants were observed with bottles in the playyards while they were sleeping. The permit holder verified that the bottles are utilized to aid the infants while going to sleep. The bottles were immediately removed during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.
HHSC 747.2319(4) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Food & allergies
Two infants in care not yet on table food did not have any past or current infant feeding instructions to review.
HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Safety & premises
The child safety lock under the kitchen sink was not functional. The children in care had access in the kitchen area to chemicals located underneath the sink. The gate to the backyard was not attached to the fence. There was an opening to the backyard where the gate was supposed to be placing the children at risk as the backyard was not enclosed. The fence was not flush to the ground and exceeded 3.5 inches presenting an entrapment hazard where the children in care could crawl underneath to leave the backyard.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The weapons located in the glass gun safe were not locked. The gun safe was open and accessible to children in care inside the residence. The gun safe was immediately locked during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.
HHSC 747.3505(a) — Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Other Serious
The ammunition for the weapons was sitting on top of the glass gun safe. The ammunition was not locked in a separate area from the weapons.
HHSC 747.3505(b) — Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Records & paperwork
The last inspection report was not posted with the required postings. The list of employees was not posted with the required postings.
HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation was missing the following policies and procedures: handling medical emergencies, discipline and guidance, procedure for parent to review a copy of the minimum standards and how to access the most current inspection report, instructions for contacting the local Child Care Regulation office, Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation hotline, and HHS website. The provider was also missing promotion of indoor and outdoor activities with the duration, recommended clothing and footwear, and plan for physical activity during inclement weather conditions.
HHSC 747.501(4) — Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Other
The carbon monoxide detector located in the kitchen area did not work when tested during the inspection.
HHSC 747.5333(1) — CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Records & paperwork
One of the four children records audited did not have a health statement available for review.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Other
The provider did not have a sign in sheet available for review.
HHSC 747.635(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Staff background & training
The assistant caregiver did not have proof of the background check request or eligibility letter. The assistant caregiver did not have a photo ID or driver's license in the personnel file.
HHSC 747.901(6) — Personnel Records-Proof of Background Check Request
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 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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Jan 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a written activity plan to review.
HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-25.
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Other
There were 6 outlet covers observed to be missing, and there was a power strip laying on the floor in the living room with exposed outlets.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-05. Correction verified 2022-01-25.
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Other
The child product safety form was outdated.
HHSC 747.3935(c) — Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-01-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a written activity plan to review.
HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-25.
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Other
There were 6 outlet covers observed to be missing, and there was a power strip laying on the floor in the living room with exposed outlets.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-05. Correction verified 2022-01-25.
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Other
The child product safety form was outdated.
HHSC 747.3935(c) — Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-01-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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