Punkin Patch Daycare Center, INC
514 N BROADWAY ST, Joshua, TX 76058 · Johnson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 175
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lynette Graf
- Phone
- (817) 295-6871
- Regulated since
- Jan 22, 2009
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 412990 · number 943266
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 12 | Supervision & ratios (6), Other (6) |
| 2024 | 14 | 10 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 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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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 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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Jun 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 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 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director failed to ensure the operation was meeting compliance when instructing staff that this situation was not reportable.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Other Serious
This was determined to be deficient by the caregiver grabbing the infant by their arm and leg and carrying them to the pack in play in this manner.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to notify CCR that a child was involved in a non-routine situation that places a child at risk for injury or harm.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This was determined to be deficient due to the operation failing to notify the parents of a child that was involved in a non-routine situation that placed the child at risk for injury or harm.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director failed to ensure the operation was meeting compliance when instructing staff that this situation was not reportable.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Other Serious
This was determined to be deficient by the caregiver grabbing the infant by their arm and leg and carrying them to the pack in play in this manner.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to notify CCR that a child was involved in a non-routine situation that places a child at risk for injury or harm.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This was determined to be deficient due to the operation failing to notify the parents of a child that was involved in a non-routine situation that placed the child at risk for injury or harm.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 8, 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 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 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 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 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 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 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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Jan 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated during the course of the investigation and determined to be deficient. It was determined that an employee grabbed a child by the face to redirect them.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Other Serious
This was evaluated during the course of the investigation and determined to be deficient. It was determined an employee yelled at a child while trying to redirect them.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated during the course of the investigation and determined to be deficient. It was determined that an employee grabbed a child by the face to redirect them.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Other Serious
This was evaluated during the course of the investigation and determined to be deficient. It was determined an employee yelled at a child while trying to redirect them.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Other Serious
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May 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 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 13, 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 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 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 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 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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Jan 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 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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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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Jul 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection a caregiver did not know how many children she had that she was responsible for and left it for the director to do a head count.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Other Serious
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection a caregiver did not know how many children she had that she was responsible for and left it for the director to do a head count.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-12. 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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Jun 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff were not properly supervising the children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not follow guidelines for parents right when allowing a parent to view video footage prior to notifying other parents.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that staff were not properly supervising the children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not follow guidelines for parents right when allowing a parent to view video footage prior to notifying other parents.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During the inspection the medication logs were observed missing parent signatures.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-05. Correction verified 2024-06-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During the inspection the medication logs were observed missing parent signatures.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-05. Correction verified 2024-06-25.
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Illness & medication
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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During follow-up inspection there was one caregiver present without a clear background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During follow-up inspection there was one caregiver present without a clear background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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May 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate competency when they picked an infant up from a swing by just their arm.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate competency when they picked an infant up from a swing by just their arm.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Other Serious
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May 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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Apr 2, 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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Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they used their open hand to hit a child. ***Please note: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation. ***
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they used their open hand to hit a child. ***Please note: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation. ***
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-24. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 24, 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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Oct 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 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 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
The operation did not follow their operational policies regarding illness and exclusion by allowing a child with a fever to remain in care.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to report to CCR an incident where a child was injured and required medical treatment.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Sep 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
The operation did not follow their operational policies regarding illness and exclusion by allowing a child with a fever to remain in care.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to report to CCR an incident where a child was injured and required medical treatment.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 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 5, 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 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 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 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2023 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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Mar 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 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 21, 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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Mar 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 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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Sep 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2022 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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Feb 18, 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 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2022 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 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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Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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