Big Blue Marble Academy Mckinney
6363 ELDORADO PKWY, Mckinney, TX 75070 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 311
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sharon Garland
- Phone
- (469) 714-0449
- Regulated since
- Apr 3, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1495832 · number 1809256
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 14 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 22, 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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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 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 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2026 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 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined during an investigation that the operation did not have manufacturing instructions for the kinder aged playground located at the operation. The operation did not provide documentation that they have taken action to correct the deficiency.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined during an investigation that the operation did not have manufacturing instructions for the kinder aged playground located at the operation. The operation did not provide documentation that they have taken action to correct the deficiency.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 13, 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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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 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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Mar 10, 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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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 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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Feb 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver used her cell phone to complete an incident report while still on the playground with the children present. The caregiver was alone with eight children and completion of the incident report took her attention away from the children she was responsible for.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(A) — Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Other Serious
It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver did not intervene to provide the victim with first aid treatment. The victim's eye was injured. Ice or other medical aid was not provided to the victim. The caregiver took the child back to the classroom after the injury on the playground and did not notify her immediate supervisor or another caregiver that the victim needed first aid for their injured eye, nor did the caregiver attempt to provided first aid themselves for the victim. The victim remained in the classroom injured until the parent picked up without first aid being provided.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Safety & premises
It was determined during the investigation that the victim was playing on equipment that is not age appropriate for a twenty-three-month-old. The playground equipment was designed for older children and presented an injury risk to the victim.
HHSC 746.2507(4) — Activities for Toddlers - Provide Large Muscle Development
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined during the investigation that the operation did not have manufacturing instructions for the kinder aged playground located at the operation.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver used her cell phone to complete an incident report while still on the playground with the children present. The caregiver was alone with eight children and completion of the incident report took her attention away from the children she was responsible for.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(A) — Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Other Serious
It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver did not intervene to provide the victim with first aid treatment. The victim's eye was injured. Ice or other medical aid was not provided to the victim. The caregiver took the child back to the classroom after the injury on the playground and did not notify her immediate supervisor or another caregiver that the victim needed first aid for their injured eye, nor did the caregiver attempt to provided first aid themselves for the victim. The victim remained in the classroom injured until the parent picked up without first aid being provided.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Safety & premises
It was determined during the investigation that the victim was playing on equipment that is not age appropriate for a twenty-three-month-old. The playground equipment was designed for older children and presented an injury risk to the victim.
HHSC 746.2507(4) — Activities for Toddlers - Provide Large Muscle Development
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined during the investigation that the operation did not have manufacturing instructions for the kinder aged playground located at the operation.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 3, 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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Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Jan 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 2, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on interviews with a parent and management, management did not contact Child Care Regulations to report a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jan 2, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on interviews with a parent and management, management did not contact Child Care Regulations to report a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jan 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 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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Dec 31, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on interviews with staff and a parent, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 31, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on interviews with staff and a parent, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 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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Nov 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 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 30, 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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Oct 20, 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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Oct 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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Oct 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, the door of the gate to exit the Pre-K playground would not open. This could pose a hazard for children to successfully evaluate away from the building.
HHSC 746.4307 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-20.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, the door of the gate to exit the Pre-K playground would not open. This could pose a hazard for children to successfully evaluate away from the building.
HHSC 746.4307 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 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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May 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A trash can with half eaten food is accessible to children. This can pose a risk of children ingesting an ingredient that may cause an allergic reaction and can cause the spread of germs. The director corrected the deficiency by placing a trash can lid on the trash can to prevent child access and moved the trash can against the classroom wall.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A trash can with half eaten food is accessible to children. This can pose a risk of children ingesting an ingredient that may cause an allergic reaction and can cause the spread of germs. The director corrected the deficiency by placing a trash can lid on the trash can to prevent child access and moved the trash can against the classroom wall.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 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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Apr 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 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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Apr 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation is not found compliant. Based on the interviews with caregivers, management, and the victim's parent, a caregiver did not supervise a child appropriately which resulted in a child finger caught in a door.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation is not found compliant. Based on the interviews with caregivers, management, and the victim's parent, a caregiver did not supervise a child appropriately which resulted in a child finger caught in a door.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 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 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosis food allergy did not have a parent signature listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-12. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Other
A child does not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-12. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Staff background & training
Annual training is available for 5 caregivers. Transportation training is not available for 2 drivers. Annual training is not available for the director.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-12. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosis food allergy did not have a parent signature listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-12. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Other
A child does not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-12. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Staff background & training
Annual training is available for 5 caregivers. Transportation training is not available for 2 drivers. Annual training is not available for the director.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-12. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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