M&m's Home Daycare
14609 CABANA DR, Horizon City, TX 79928 · El Paso County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Alma Montellano
- Phone
- (915) 228-0363
- Regulated since
- Sep 13, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1394547 · number 1733062
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (4) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 26 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (10), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (8) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing proof of a high school diploma or equivalent in their file.
HHSC 747.1107(2) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - HS Diploma/ or equivalent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-03.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing the notarized affidavit in their file.
HHSC 747.1207(6) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing proof of a high school diploma or equivalent in their file.
HHSC 747.1107(2) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - HS Diploma/ or equivalent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-03.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing the notarized affidavit in their file.
HHSC 747.1207(6) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A fire drill had not been conducted in July. This was corrected at inspection when was done and the children were able to exit within 3 minutes.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-22.
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Staff background & training
Primary and substitute caregivers were missing the annual child abuse training.
HHSC 747.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A fire drill had not been conducted in July. This was corrected at inspection when was done and the children were able to exit within 3 minutes.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-22.
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Staff background & training
Primary and substitute caregivers were missing the annual child abuse training.
HHSC 747.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 16, 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 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Primary caregiver did not have proof of current transportation training.
HHSC 747.1314 — Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Primary caregiver did not have proof of current transportation training.
HHSC 747.1314 — Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 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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Jun 14, 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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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 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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Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregiver took two children to the store without getting signed permission from parents.
HHSC 747.2901(a)(1) — Field Trips - Signed Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Records & paperwork
Children's records were not being properly maintained.
HHSC 747.801(12) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-20. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregiver took two children to the store without getting signed permission from parents.
HHSC 747.2901(a)(1) — Field Trips - Signed Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Records & paperwork
Children's records were not being properly maintained.
HHSC 747.801(12) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-20. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Other
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Aug 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 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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Jul 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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Jul 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Primary caregiver's licensed capacity is eight children and during inspection there were nine children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the child's mother was called and the child was picked up.
HHSC 747.207(10) — AP Never exceed capacity of the home
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Primary caregiver's licensed capacity is eight children and during inspection there were nine children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the child's mother was called and the child was picked up.
HHSC 747.207(10) — AP Never exceed capacity of the home
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Primary caregiver allowed an unqualified substitute caregiver, help care for children.
HHSC 747.207(2) — Assistant Caregivers and Substitutes Comply with Minimum Standard Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Staff background & training
A toddler was sleeping on a cot with a bottle in his mouth. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was removed.
HHSC 747.2405(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-30.
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Food & allergies
Water was not served during snack.
HHSC 747.3101(f) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Other
All sleeping mats were not labeled with children's names. This was corrected at inspection when they were all labeled.
HHSC 747.4303(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-30.
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Other
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Jun 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Primary caregiver allowed an unqualified substitute caregiver, help care for children.
HHSC 747.207(2) — Assistant Caregivers and Substitutes Comply with Minimum Standard Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Staff background & training
A toddler was sleeping on a cot with a bottle in his mouth. This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was removed.
HHSC 747.2405(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-30.
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Food & allergies
Water was not served during snack.
HHSC 747.3101(f) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Other
All sleeping mats were not labeled with children's names. This was corrected at inspection when they were all labeled.
HHSC 747.4303(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A mosquito and fly killer spray was placed on a shelf next to the day care area and was not stored in a cool dry place according to the label directions. A photo was taken. This was corrected at inspection when it was removed and stored away in a cabinet.
HHSC 747.3225(4) — Store Pest Control Products According to Label
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-20.
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Other
There was an activity gym outside that had a large area of bird feces on it and children were observed playing on it. A photo was taken.
HHSC 747.4407(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-20. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A mosquito and fly killer spray was placed on a shelf next to the day care area and was not stored in a cool dry place according to the label directions. A photo was taken. This was corrected at inspection when it was removed and stored away in a cabinet.
HHSC 747.3225(4) — Store Pest Control Products According to Label
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-20.
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Other
There was an activity gym outside that had a large area of bird feces on it and children were observed playing on it. A photo was taken.
HHSC 747.4407(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-20. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
First-aid kit did not have cotton balls.
HHSC 747.3803(a) — First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
An activity gym outside was cracked and had an exposed sharp edge. This was corrected at inspection when crack was covered with tape. Photos were taken.
HHSC 747.4401(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios
Health check procedures were not included in operational policies.
HHSC 747.501(13) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
Duration of physical activity was not included in operational policies.
HHSC 747.501(8)(A) — Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-17. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
Recommended clothing and footwear for physical activity was not included in operational policies.
HHSC 747.501(8)(B) — Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
A plan to ensure physical activity occurs when weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time was not included in operational policies.
HHSC 747.501(8)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
First-aid kit did not have cotton balls.
HHSC 747.3803(a) — First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
An activity gym outside was cracked and had an exposed sharp edge. This was corrected at inspection when crack was covered with tape. Photos were taken.
HHSC 747.4401(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios
Health check procedures were not included in operational policies.
HHSC 747.501(13) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
Duration of physical activity was not included in operational policies.
HHSC 747.501(8)(A) — Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-17. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
Recommended clothing and footwear for physical activity was not included in operational policies.
HHSC 747.501(8)(B) — Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
A plan to ensure physical activity occurs when weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time was not included in operational policies.
HHSC 747.501(8)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Other
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Jan 12, 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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Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Provider was found caring for seven children from ages six months to four years of age during the hours of 6:00AM to 6:00PM, Monday to Friday. Children included 4 four year old children, 1 three year old child, 1 twelve month old infant, and one six month old infant. Care began three years ago and compensation was provided as Provider was paid $80 per child per week; siblings were $70 per child.
HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-06. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 28, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Provider was found caring for seven children from ages six months to four years of age during the hours of 6:00AM to 6:00PM, Monday to Friday. Children included 4 four year old children, 1 three year old child, 1 twelve month old infant, and one six month old infant. Care began three years ago and compensation was provided as Provider was paid $80 per child per week; siblings were $70 per child.
HHSC HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed — HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-06. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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