Joanna Lara

1022 BRIGHAM DR, Forney, TX 75126 · Kaufman County

13cited violations

4serious

6inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 11
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Phone: (210) 852-7957
Regulated since: Sep 29, 2022
HHSC IDs: Operation 1410923 · number 1746007
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 4
Records & paperwork 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	1	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2025	2	0	Safety & premises (1), Other (1)
2024	5	3	Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The operation allowed a household member to be present before receiving a background check determination of Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have current CPR practiced on a manikin.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-28. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain a record of sign-in and out or attendance.
  
  HHSC 747.635(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-07-10.
- Illness & medication
  Two children did not have children records available for review and two children lacked current immunization records and a health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.801(1) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-10.
- Records & paperwork
  The home did not have current pet vaccination documentation at the time of the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-11.
- Records & paperwork
  The safety drill documentation was not being maintained.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  There were no menus created.
  
  HHSC 747.3113(1) — Maintain Menus
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-21. Correction verified 2025-08-28.
- Safety & premises
  The last fire drill conducted was in May 2025.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-31. Correction verified 2025-08-28.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children. 4/11/24-Primary caregiver's son (23Y) is now living permanently in the home as of 4/7/24. He has no background check submitted.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-04-19.
- Illness & medication
  Three out of six files were missing the immunization records during the visit.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-04-19.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
- Other Serious
  An 9 month infant was observed asleep on a restrictive device (baby bouncer) in the master bedroom.
  
  HHSC 747.2326(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
- Safety & premises
  There was no fire extinguisher with the type 3A-40BC in the home available during the visit.
  
  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 2024-04-16. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

Get the full file

HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)

Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

Show the letter text

Letter text

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 Joanna Lara, 1022 BRIGHAM DR, Forney, TX 75126-3803 (operation ID 1410923, operation number 1746007), 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.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.