Valencia Willis

319 SWENSON DR, Hutto, TX 78634 · Williamson County

24cited violations

5serious

9inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Phone: (512) 948-6055
Regulated since: May 26, 2009
HHSC IDs: Operation 455409 · number 976666
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 6
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 7
Records & paperwork 1
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	5	3	Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2)
2025	6	1	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2)
2024	6	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2)
2022	7	0	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A family member moved back into the home in January 2026 and a background check was never re-run for this person.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(5) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
- Staff background & training Serious
  A resident of the household is above the age of 14 years and a background check was not run within 90 days of their birthday.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(6) — AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
- Other Serious
  The caregiver was observed yelling in front of children.
  
  HHSC 747.2705(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
- Other
  The multi-axis swing did not have adequate space extending in all directions.
  
  HHSC 747.4609(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Tire Swings - All Directions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-26. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
- Records & paperwork
  An infant in care did not have records on file.
  
  HHSC 747.801(15) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Notification about Deficiencies as specified in 747.307 and 747.309
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver only had 11 of the 30 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-07. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not documented monthly fire drills since 3/20/25. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted during inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-17.
- Other
  There have been no lock down drills documented during the current year. There have been two of the four severe weather drills documented during the current year. This was corrected at inspection when a lock down drill and severe weather drill was conducted.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(3) — Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-17.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Monthly detector testing has not been documented since 3/20/25. This was corrected at inspection when the detectors were tested.
  
  HHSC 747.5115 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-17.
- Other
  Out of four children files reviewed, four children did not have a current health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-02. Correction verified 2026-01-28.
- Illness & medication
  Out of four children records reviewed, four children did not have immunization records.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2026-01-09.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have 30 hours of completed training for 2022-2023.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have current certification in CPR or First Aid. It expired 12/3/2023.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-08. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
- Safety & premises
  The outdoor play area had multiple logs and wooden debris scattered around posing a tripping hazard. Broken chairs were also observed next to the play structure.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
- Safety & premises
  Fire drills had not been documented since June 2023.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's handbook is missing several operational policies including discipline/guidance, animals, promotion of active play, and emergency preparedness.
  
  HHSC 747.501(5) — Written Operational Policies - Discipline
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Detector testing has not been documented since June 2023. Fire extinguisher checking has also not been documented since June 2023.
  
  HHSC 747.5115 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have certificates for 30 hours of annual training available to review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-02.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not meet the requirements of obtaining at least 6 hours of annual training in a classroom or virtual classroom setting.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(i) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-02.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have written infant feeding instructions available for one child.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-02. Correction verified 2022-02-02.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation had no performed or documented fire drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-01.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation had no performed or documented sheltering and Severe Weather drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(2) — Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-01.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation had no performed or documented Lock-down drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(3) — Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-01.
- Illness & medication
  The immunization records for 3 children were not current, as all children were missing required doses. This was corrected at inspection when the parents provided the documents via email.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-01.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Valencia Willis, 319 SWENSON DR, Hutto, TX 78634-4376 (operation ID 455409, operation number 976666), 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]
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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.