Moody Early Childhood Center
1110 MOODY AVE, Galveston, TX 77550 · Galveston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 500
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Karin Miller
- Phone
- (409) 761-6930
- Regulated since
- Feb 9, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1256114 · number 1634871
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 8 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (6), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 34 | 16 | Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (20) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 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 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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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At time of inspection, one caregivers file was observed to have pre-service training. FIle was missing training certificates for annual training that could not be located during inspection.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At time of inspection, one caregivers file was observed to have pre-service training. FIle was missing training certificates for annual training that could not be located during inspection.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 12, 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 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 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 3, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 21, 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 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was not able to inform me on how their staff will Demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities; outside of firing its staff.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation was not able to inform me on how they will ensure that no child is abused, neglected, or exploited while in the care of the center; and outside of firing its staff.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation was not able to inform me on how they will ensure that staff understand that there must be no harsh, cruel, or unusual treatment of any child. I was just informed that they will fire staff.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation was not able to inform me on how they will ensure that staff understand to notify the parents of a child immediately if there is an allegation that the child has been abused, neglected, or exploited, as defined in Texas Family Code ?261.001, while in care outside of firing its staff.
HHSC 746.307(a) — Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Illness & medication
The operation was unable to tell me how they will make sure that staff create an incident/ illness report any other non-routine situation that placed, or may have placed, a child at risk for injury or harm, such as forgetting a child in a center vehicle or not preventing a child from wandering away from the child-care center unsupervised outside of firing staff members
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was not able to inform me on how their staff will Demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities; outside of firing its staff.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation was not able to inform me on how they will ensure that no child is abused, neglected, or exploited while in the care of the center; and outside of firing its staff.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation was not able to inform me on how they will ensure that staff understand that there must be no harsh, cruel, or unusual treatment of any child. I was just informed that they will fire staff.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation was not able to inform me on how they will ensure that staff understand to notify the parents of a child immediately if there is an allegation that the child has been abused, neglected, or exploited, as defined in Texas Family Code ?261.001, while in care outside of firing its staff.
HHSC 746.307(a) — Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Illness & medication
The operation was unable to tell me how they will make sure that staff create an incident/ illness report any other non-routine situation that placed, or may have placed, a child at risk for injury or harm, such as forgetting a child in a center vehicle or not preventing a child from wandering away from the child-care center unsupervised outside of firing staff members
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 19, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 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 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 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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Apr 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 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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Feb 24, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 12, 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 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 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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Sep 26, 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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Sep 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Toddler rooms had a plastic sink in the kitchen area broken. (This was corrected when the caregiver threw the sink away). A mat in the library was ripped. (This was corrected when a caregiver threw the mat away). In a Pre-K room there were electrical cords hanging off of the counter. (This was corrected when a staff and a caregiver cleaned up the area and ensured the cords were not hanging.) In a Pre-K room an outlet was observed uncovered. (This was corrected when the outlet was covered). In a toddler room the carpet to a small slide was fraying at the end.A baseboard in the Pre-K Room was pealing away from the wall. A changing table was observed cracked on the edge and along the side.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Toddler rooms had a plastic sink in the kitchen area broken. (This was corrected when the caregiver threw the sink away). A mat in the library was ripped. (This was corrected when a caregiver threw the mat away). In a Pre-K room there were electrical cords hanging off of the counter. (This was corrected when a staff and a caregiver cleaned up the area and ensured the cords were not hanging.) In a Pre-K room an outlet was observed uncovered. (This was corrected when the outlet was covered). In a toddler room the carpet to a small slide was fraying at the end.A baseboard in the Pre-K Room was pealing away from the wall. A changing table was observed cracked on the edge and along the side.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 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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Jun 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 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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May 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 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 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 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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May 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 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 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the walk through a two year old child who is medically diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy was strapped inside of a chair because the child was fighting with other children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the walk through a two year old child who is medically diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy was strapped inside of a chair because the child was fighting with other children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 15, 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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Apr 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 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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Mar 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Mar 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 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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Feb 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Eight infants were missing an updated infant care sheet
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-17. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Other
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Eight infants were missing an updated infant care sheet
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-17. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 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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Nov 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 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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Nov 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 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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Aug 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. The caregiver actions were concerning when it appeared that they were targeting the child's every action.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the neck.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed yelling at a child via video.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the caregiver used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. The caregiver actions were concerning when it appeared that they were targeting the child's every action.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the neck.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed yelling at a child via video.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jul 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 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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Jun 17, 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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Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2024 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 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver did not tell the truth about the incident which led to the caregiver pulling a child's arm, which resulted in the child needing medical attention.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-11. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child's right arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-11. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Other Serious
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May 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver did not tell the truth about the incident which led to the caregiver pulling a child's arm, which resulted in the child needing medical attention.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-11. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing a child's right arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-11. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 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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Mar 7, 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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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishment of grabbing a child was used.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-02. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Illness & medication
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-02. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Illness & medication
Based on external documentation, an incident report was not completed by the operation within the required timeframe. The incident report was completed 9 days later.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-02. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 7, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishment of grabbing a child was used.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-02. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Illness & medication
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-02. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Illness & medication
Based on external documentation, an incident report was not completed by the operation within the required timeframe. The incident report was completed 9 days later.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-02. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Other Serious
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Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was no drills documentation since December 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Safety & premises
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Other
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of ten files did not have the complete admission form paperwork.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Other
One file did was missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Other
One file reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Other
Four out of 10 files reviewed did not have the admission date on the form. This was corrected at inspection when the dates were added to the admission form.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has failed to complete the Pre-Employment affidavit on caregivers with hire date 09/18/2023 and 10/04/2023.
HHSC HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate r — HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was no drills documentation since December 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Safety & premises
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Other
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done for the month of January 2024.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of ten files did not have the complete admission form paperwork.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Other
One file did was missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Other
One file reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Other
Four out of 10 files reviewed did not have the admission date on the form. This was corrected at inspection when the dates were added to the admission form.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has failed to complete the Pre-Employment affidavit on caregivers with hire date 09/18/2023 and 10/04/2023.
HHSC HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate r — HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Other
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Feb 21, 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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Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2023 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 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 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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Sep 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 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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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for prohibited punishment.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Other Serious
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Aug 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for prohibited punishment.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2023 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 7, 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 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 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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Apr 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the owl and turtle classroom the paint was peeling on the walls. A photos were taken.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-16. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Other
There was no drills documented.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the owl and turtle classroom the paint was peeling on the walls. A photos were taken.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-16. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Other
There was no drills documented.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 13, 2023 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 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 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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May 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 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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Apr 4, 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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Apr 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 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 15, 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 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 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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Feb 8, 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 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Oct 11, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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.