The Childrens Courtyard
8521 DAVIS BLVD, North Richland Hills, TX 76182 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 244
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Melissa Webb
- Phone
- (682) 337-5242
- Regulated since
- Dec 4, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1440336 · number 1768962
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (5), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 20 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (7) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One child's admission form did not have emergency medical authorization statement completed.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Illness & medication
Two children's files did not have current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained it was determined that the operation did not make adequate adjustments to supervision in the classroom to prevent children from becoming too rambunctious and causing injuries.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of the inspection the operation had not had a gas inspection completed in the required time frame.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver sprayed a child with soap and water while cleaning the tables.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver was assigned to a classroom where multiple employees stated the caregiver had difficulty managing.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-02.
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Other Serious
At follow up it was discussed that caregivers are able to use a child lock on the closet doors in the classrooms and it was discussed with caregivers that these should be closed so children do not enter.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided a caregiver could not maintain visual awareness or ability to intervene when a child was shut in a dark closet inside the classroom. The room is used to store nap mats and other class items.
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 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation. Based on information provided it was found that a child was in a dark closet space inside the classroom while the caregiver was changing diapers. The operation director and staff were aware of this happening and made no reports.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-02.
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Illness & medication
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided the operation did not create an incident report for an incident where a child was found in a closet inside of a classroom.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-02.
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Other Serious
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of the inspection 4 of the 10 employee records required the 2912 form and it was not signed or present in the employee's file.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Staff background & training
1 of the 10 employee records reviewed had an expired CPR/First Aid Certificate
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Food & allergies
At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy was not included on the posting of food allergies in the child's classroom.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Records & paperwork
3 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement from the child's health care provider.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-03.
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Illness & medication
4 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-03.
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Food & allergies
At the time of the inspection 1 child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy action plan on file signed by the health care physician.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-23. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Safety & premises
At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-23. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
At the time of the inspection the border of the school age playground had bolts standing up from the border that could catch on a shoe or clothing item causing a fall. There is a section of the playground border that has a crack that creates a concern for pinching or a child getting their finger stuck in this.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-05. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
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Safety & premises
At the time of the inspection the loose fill around the preschool playground structure was not maintained at a depth of six inches. Dirt underneath fill was visible without effort of moving it and grass growth through the fill was visible.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-05. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of the inspection the annual fire inspection had not been conducted and was past due for the time frame needing to be completed.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
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Safety & premises
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May 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information gathered a caregiver tried to pick up an infant, while holding an infant already. In doing this, the caregiver pulled the infant to stand and tried to help them to walk forward. The caregiver did this knowing the infant was not developmentally ready to take steps and was unstable on their feet.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Other Serious
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have a health statement signed by the child's pediatrician.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-24. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Illness & medication
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Staff background & training
At the time of the inspection 1 of the 10 staff records reviewed did not have training records available at the time of the visit.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the time of the inspection multiple infants did not have updated written feeding instructions signed by their parent within the last 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
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Other
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
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 2023-08-28. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
At the time of inspection a caregiver was present in a classroom with a background check status as pending.
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 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of the inspection a classroom was observed with 11 children present ages 13 months to 3 years of age, which exceeds the 18 month age difference between oldest and youngest. The classes were split before the inspection was concluded.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-14. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
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Other
At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 4 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 4 inches.
HHSC 746.4607(b)(3) — Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-06-06.
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Other
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Apr 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the time of the inspection there was not a health inspection available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-30. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Safety & premises
At the time of the inspection a box cutter, metal pole, and metal ribbon of loose measuring tape were found on the playground area. In the infant classrooms two pull up bars were mounted with screws missing and the bar being loose and wobbly.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-30. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Other
At the time of the inspection there was not a display for the area for required postings.
HHSC 746.403(a) — Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-30. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
At the time of the inspection all bathrooms present had a push button lock in each classroom. The door handle had no exterior mechanism for the door to be unlocked.
HHSC 746.4421(2) — Doors to Restroom - Able to Open Immediately
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-30. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of the inspection one large playground area had 2 structures. One structure had a rope web that children could climb on, but no clear separation of the structures for the younger and older age groups. The structure with the flexible web rope climbing piece would be accessible to children under 5 years of age.
HHSC 746.4605(a)(2) — Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Free Standing Climbing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-30. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Other
At the time of the inspection a play structure intended for children ages 5-12 years of age had a play surface over 7 ft in height. The surface area measured at 7 ft 8 inches exceeding the maximum height allowed by 8 inches.
HHSC 746.4607(b)(3) — Maximum Height - 5 Yrs and Older
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-30. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Other
At the time of the inspection it was found that the use zone for 2 slides completely overlapped one another.
HHSC 746.4805(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-30. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Safety & premises
At the time of the inspection one playground for children younger than 3 years had no loose fill and the other 2 playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been completed.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-30. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a designated evacuation meeting point off site of the center.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-30. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
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Other
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