Cornerstone Kids Academy-huntington LLC
216 E SPRUCE ST, Huntington, TX 75949 · Angelina County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- June Buell
- Phone
- (936) 422-4046
- Regulated since
- Oct 13, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1375758 · number 1720141
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 20, 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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May 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the 20-26 month old room the caregiver was not using the four step process for cleaning and sanitation. The Director corrected this by speaking with all of the staff and having the materials necessary to do the four step process.
HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In two different rooms the diaper changing mats had tears in them. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing one mat and covering the tears on the other mat with duct tape until a new mat is ordered.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the bathroom of the 2 year old room there was a crib in a bathtub that was on top of a box which was a safety hazard. In the bathroom of the 20-26 month old classroom there was ribbon, garland and cellophane paper in the bathtub that was a safety hazard. In the after school room the caregiver's purse was accessible to children. The Director corrected all of the hazards at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the 20-26 month old room the caregiver was not using the four step process for cleaning and sanitation. The Director corrected this by speaking with all of the staff and having the materials necessary to do the four step process.
HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In two different rooms the diaper changing mats had tears in them. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing one mat and covering the tears on the other mat with duct tape until a new mat is ordered.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the bathroom of the 2 year old room there was a crib in a bathtub that was on top of a box which was a safety hazard. In the bathroom of the 20-26 month old classroom there was ribbon, garland and cellophane paper in the bathtub that was a safety hazard. In the after school room the caregiver's purse was accessible to children. The Director corrected all of the hazards at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2024 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, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was on infant feeding instruction that expired on 7/1/2024. The person in charge is going to correct this by getting the feeding instruction updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-23. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill has not been conducted since 5/14/2024. The person in charge is going to correct this by getting a fire drill done.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-23. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
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Other
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Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was on infant feeding instruction that expired on 7/1/2024. The person in charge is going to correct this by getting the feeding instruction updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-23. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill has not been conducted since 5/14/2024. The person in charge is going to correct this by getting a fire drill done.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-23. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection expired on 3/28/2023. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-05. Correction verified 2023-09-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection expired on 3/28/2023. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection done.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-05. Correction verified 2023-09-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the 22-24 mo old room had some tears. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by putting duct tape on the tears until she replaces the mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-09.
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Supervision & ratios
Two areas of the playground did not have the required amount of mulch. The owners are going to correct this and up supervision until the loose fill is installed.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-20. Correction verified 2023-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the 22-24 mo old room had some tears. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by putting duct tape on the tears until she replaces the mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-09.
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Supervision & ratios
Two areas of the playground did not have the required amount of mulch. The owners are going to correct this and up supervision until the loose fill is installed.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-20. Correction verified 2023-05-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 2, 2023 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 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were three infant feeding instructions that had not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill has not been done since 4/7/2022. The Director is going to correct this by having a fire drill.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were three infant feeding instructions that had not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill has not been done since 4/7/2022. The Director is going to correct this by having a fire drill.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
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Other
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Sep 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was enough evidence obtained to determine that a caregiver was not properly supervising children when she left a child alone in a room for approximately 7 minutes. The caregiver did not do a head count when leaving the room which caused the child to be left alone.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was enough evidence obtained to determine that a caregiver was not properly supervising children when she left a child alone in a room for approximately 7 minutes. The caregiver did not do a head count when leaving the room which caused the child to be left alone.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 28, 2022 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 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2022 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 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The Director let Licensing know that she knew about a hole in the fence for three days and did not mark it on the daily inspection form or get it immediately repaired. This resulted in a dog coming through the fence and jumping and biting at a child. The child was not injured.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 19, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The Director let Licensing know that she knew about a hole in the fence for three days and did not mark it on the daily inspection form or get it immediately repaired. This resulted in a dog coming through the fence and jumping and biting at a child. The child was not injured.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 31, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left on a sidewalk outside for a minute or less alone. The child was found unharmed.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-03.
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Illness & medication
A child was left outside for a minute or less and the parent was not given an incident report to sign within the Licensing time frame.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 31, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left on a sidewalk outside for a minute or less alone. The child was found unharmed.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-03.
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Illness & medication
A child was left outside for a minute or less and the parent was not given an incident report to sign within the Licensing time frame.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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