Chisholm La Petite Academy
9315 CHISHOLM LN, Austin, TX 78748 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 109
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Heidi Paiz
- Phone
- (512) 282-7792
- Regulated since
- May 3, 1988
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 104407 · number 234172- 684
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 8 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There were 11 infants present in the infant room. This was corrected at inspection when the group was split between two classrooms.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Several caregivers were missing required annual trainings for working with infants and children. Five out of eleven were missing SIDS; Seven out of eleven are missing CPR/First Aid; Four out of eleven are missing Employee preparedness plan; Three out of eleven are missing Blood pathogen training and One out of eleven is missing Orientation.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection several holes that were approximately five inches wide were observed at the bottom of the exterior fence. There was a large nail sticking out of one of the railroad ties on the ground of the play area. The nail was removed from the border during the inspection. There was one holes were observed under one of the railroad ties where the ground had eroded.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-03-22.
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Records & paperwork
There was no sanitation inspection available for review at the time of this inspection.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was found that a caregiver grabbed and pulled children by the arm. It was also found that the same caregiver yelled at children.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found that the operation did not report concerns about a caregiver inappropriately disciplining child.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
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Other Serious
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Nov 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver used poor judgement when they picked up a cot with a child on it, moved it to another area, and then let it drop to the floor.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation, within two days, after a alleged situation was brought to their attention.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Other Serious
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Apr 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was found during the inspection caregivers were missing the required food allergy training.
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Illness & medication
It was found during the inspection 4 children's records needed updated immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found during the inspection three children were in high chairs and were not strapped in. This was corrected at the inspection when the children were strapped in and the chairs with broken straps were removed.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was found during the investigation an infant was left crying for a prolonged period of time without being consoled.
HHSC 746.2401(3) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Other Serious
It was found during the investigation children were left in highchairs for prolonged periods of time without being given an activity.
HHSC 746.2805(9) — Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
It was found during the investigation a caregiver wiped a child's face and nose and did not wash their hands after.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-04-11.
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Other Serious
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Nov 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 10/21/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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