K.i.d.'s College Day Care
5800 FOREST BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78526 · Cameron County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Yolanda Martinez
- Phone
- (956) 544-4661
- Regulated since
- Oct 29, 2004
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 245448 · number 836903
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2022 | 16 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (10), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 22 | 10 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (14), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The flat screen TV in the toddler classroom is not anchored. It is kept on a high shelf out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Other
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The flat screen TV in the toddler classroom is not anchored. It is kept on a high shelf out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation purchased a vehicle 2 weeks ago which is designed to transport 8 persons. Transporation began on 08/11/2025. The vehicle has not been equipped with an Electronic Child Safety Alarm. An appointment to install the alarm was made for the morning of 08/22/2025. A safety plan was set in place for today's transportation. The driver will do the walkthorugh. She will then remain with the school age children while the school age caregiver does a second check of the vehicle. The walkthroughs will be documented.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-21. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation purchased a vehicle 2 weeks ago which is designed to transport 8 persons. Transporation began on 08/11/2025. The vehicle has not been equipped with an Electronic Child Safety Alarm. An appointment to install the alarm was made for the morning of 08/22/2025. A safety plan was set in place for today's transportation. The driver will do the walkthorugh. She will then remain with the school age children while the school age caregiver does a second check of the vehicle. The walkthroughs will be documented.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-21. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 6, 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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Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 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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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 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 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 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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Feb 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Facility does not have a current Sanitation Inspection. Last conducted 1/3/22.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-28. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Other
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Feb 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Facility does not have a current Sanitation Inspection. Last conducted 1/3/22.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-28. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 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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Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Observed a caregiver present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check run by the operation.
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 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training
4 staff files were reviewed and 1 did not have a copy of the high school diploma, GED, or a certificate of completion on file at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training
Director is missing 12 hours of the 30 hours of annual training at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training
Abuse/neglect training is not current. Last completed on 7/16/2019.
HHSC 746.1311(c) — Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training
Staff is missing 1 hour of transportation traiing.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Food & allergies Serious
Observed a 5 month infant in the swing with a propped bottle at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Other
Children's product annual certificate was not current. Last completed on 12/29/2020.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Illness & medication
4 children's files were evaluated and 1 was missing the immunization record on file or available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Observed a caregiver present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check run by the operation.
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 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training
4 staff files were reviewed and 1 did not have a copy of the high school diploma, GED, or a certificate of completion on file at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training
Director is missing 12 hours of the 30 hours of annual training at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training
Abuse/neglect training is not current. Last completed on 7/16/2019.
HHSC 746.1311(c) — Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training
Staff is missing 1 hour of transportation traiing.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Food & allergies Serious
Observed a 5 month infant in the swing with a propped bottle at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Other
Children's product annual certificate was not current. Last completed on 12/29/2020.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Illness & medication
4 children's files were evaluated and 1 was missing the immunization record on file or available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Fire extinguisher is empty at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Fire extinguisher is empty at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current health inspection. The last health inspection was conducted on 9/21/20.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-03.
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Safety & premises
Wooden fence in the outdoor playground was missing a link and had an opening accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Safety & premises
The first aid kits in transportation vehicles were incomplete. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #2 are missing the thermometer, tweezers, cotton balls, and antiseptic. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as missing items were added to the first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed the rocking equipment in the outdoor playground broken and accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9/05/19.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2021-12-30.
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Safety & premises
Documentation of fire drill, sheltering drills, and lock downs were not current. Last documentation was 7/30/21. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as drills were updated at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
The parent s names telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was in the transportation vehicle at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Fire extinguisher is empty at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Other
The sign in/out logs was not completed. There were 11 children present in the building and they were not sign in. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as sign in/out log was updated at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-02.
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Other
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Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Designated director was observed in the classroom and is assigned as a teacher in the classroom and does not have the opportunity to fulfill director responsibilities as per minimum standard requirements.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current health inspection. The last health inspection was conducted on 9/21/20.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-03.
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Safety & premises
Wooden fence in the outdoor playground was missing a link and had an opening accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Safety & premises
The first aid kits in transportation vehicles were incomplete. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #2 are missing the thermometer, tweezers, cotton balls, and antiseptic. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as missing items were added to the first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed the rocking equipment in the outdoor playground broken and accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 9/05/19.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2021-12-30.
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Safety & premises
Documentation of fire drill, sheltering drills, and lock downs were not current. Last documentation was 7/30/21. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as drills were updated at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
The parent s names telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was in the transportation vehicle at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Fire extinguisher is empty at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Other
The sign in/out logs was not completed. There were 11 children present in the building and they were not sign in. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as sign in/out log was updated at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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