Tamiko Rene Simmons

878 CROCKETT DR, Lavon, TX 75166 · Collin County

14cited violations

2serious

8inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Phone: (469) 531-9476
Regulated since: Oct 8, 2018
HHSC IDs: Operation 1314215 · number 1679847
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 6
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	4	0	Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2023	6	0	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4)
2022	4	2	Safety & premises (2), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Nov 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have the required abuse neglect training.
  
  HHSC 747.1007(7) — Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
- Other
  The pet dog did not have the required health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-07. Correction verified 2024-12-03.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have the required abuse neglect training.
  
  HHSC 747.1007(7) — Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
- Other
  The pet dog did not have the required health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-07. Correction verified 2024-12-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The provider was lacking 21 hours. The requirement is 30 hours annually.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-30.
- Staff background & training
  The provider did not have CPR training from an instructor. The training must be conducted with a manequin. The provider did have a current online training certificate.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-30.
- Safety & premises
  The provider did not have the appropriate size fire extinguisher. The required extinguisher size is 3A40BC. The provider had a 2A10BC.
  
  HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2023-12-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The provider was lacking 21 hours. The requirement is 30 hours annually.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-30.
- Staff background & training
  The provider did not have CPR training from an instructor. The training must be conducted with a manequin. The provider did have a current online training certificate.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-30.
- Safety & premises
  The provider did not have the appropriate size fire extinguisher. The required extinguisher size is 3A40BC. The provider had a 2A10BC.
  
  HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2023-12-28.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two policies were not included in the parent handbook.
  
  HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The emergency medical authorization section had not been filled out and signed by the parent.
  
  HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two policies were not included in the parent handbook.
  
  HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The emergency medical authorization section had not been filled out and signed by the parent.
  
  HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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 Tamiko Rene Simmons, 878 CROCKETT DR, Lavon, TX 75166-1731 (operation ID 1314215, operation number 1679847), 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.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.