The Seed

107 ARROYO DR, Del Rio, TX 78840 · Val Verde County

20cited violations

1serious

13inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Emilia Vega Cintron
Phone: (830) 778-2444
Regulated since: Dec 1, 2006
HHSC IDs: Operation 307558 · number 867248
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 4
Discipline & child guidance 1
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 11
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	1	0	Staff background & training (1)
2025	3	0	Staff background & training (3)
2024	9	1	Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (1)
2023	4	0	Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1)
2022	3	0	Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Trainings for primary caregiver were unavailable for review upon request.
  
  HHSC 747.909(2) — Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The operation did not have a current first aid/CPR for primary caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.1007(5) — Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-24. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver has been repeatedly cited for not having training records available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.117(b) — Permit holder responsibilities- Licensed Homes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
- Staff background & training
  The operation did not have records for review.
  
  HHSC 747.909(2) — Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 3, 2025 Assessment · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 20, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The caregiver did not have trainings for last completed training year.
  
  HHSC 747.1311(a) — Time Period of Training - Primary Caregiver
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The caregiver did not have trainings for last completed training year.
  
  HHSC 747.1311(a) — Time Period of Training - Primary Caregiver
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
- Other
  The provider did not notify parents in writing that she does not have insurance.
  
  HHSC 747.213(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
- Discipline & child guidance
  The operation did not have procedures how parents can view minimum standards, The abuse neglect hotline number and HHSC website in operational policy.
  
  HHSC 747.501(10) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a portion on parents rights in operational policy.
  
  HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-11.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director did not have training in the following areas for review. Emergency Preparedness- Emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
  
  HHSC 747.1305(d) — Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-12. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not notify licensing that they were temporary closing a portion of their space do to an emergency in another part of house.
  
  HHSC 747.303(a)(1) — Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-05. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  The director stated they did not conduct a fire drill in January 2024. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver ran a fire drill while licensing was at the operation.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-27.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The director stated that she did not test the smoke detctor January 2024. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a test while licensing was at the operation.
  
  HHSC 747.5115 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-27.
HHSC inspection history
May 3, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Recited: The last training hours taken by the primary caregiver were in March of 2021. She did not retake any trainings in March of 2022 or March of 2023.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The last training hours taken by the primary caregiver were in March of 2021. She did not retake any trainings in March of 2022 or March of 2023.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
- Other
  The CCR inspector was not notified that the playground area was going to be reduced.
  
  HHSC 747.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-04.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher was last serviced October of 2021.
  
  HHSC 747.5107(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2023-04-10.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Re-Cited: The required training topics have not been done since March 16, 2021.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-25. Correction verified 2022-07-25.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The required training topics have not been done since March 16, 2021.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
- Safety & premises
  The fire safety documentation form was not found to be reviewed. Corrected at inspection: A new fire documentation form was started during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-21.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for The Seed, 107 ARROYO DR, Del Rio, TX 78840-2633 (operation ID 307558, operation number 867248), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

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