Carrusel Daycare Center

Violations by category

• Illness & medication 1
• Safety & premises 6
• Food & allergies 1
• Staff background & training 2
• Records & paperwork 2
• Other 1

Year by year

Enforcement actions

• Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)

HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.

Inspections, investigations & assessments

1. Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Staff background & training

     One out of ten staff training records reviewed has a first aid / CPR training that expired 06/2026.

     HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-06.

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2. Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Illness & medication

     Operation does not have written medication authorization for two children taking daily medication.

     HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-07.

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3. Feb 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

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4. Feb 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Staff background & training

     One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing 3 hours in management training.

     HHSC 746.1311(f)(2) — Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience

     HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-02-19. Correction verified 2025-02-11.

   • Records & paperwork

     One out of ten children's files reviewed is missing hearing/vision screening.

     HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

     HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-02-19. Correction verified 2025-02-07.

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5. Jun 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

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6. May 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Safety & premises

     There was no documentation available for review for the unitary surfacing material installed in the outdoor playground.

     HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-31.

   • Safety & premises

     The emergency preparedness plan reviewed was missing the following information: How children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter; and The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather;

     HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-28. Correction verified 2024-05-28.

   • Safety & premises

     There was no documentation available for the monthly fire extinguisher inspections conducted by the center.

     HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-27.

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7. Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Records & paperwork

     There was no record available for review for a chlid in care.

     HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-29.

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8. Apr 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Food & allergies

     Three children in the toddler room were observed watching videos on a tablet while they waited for the lunch meal to be served.

     HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-29.

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9. Jan 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Other

     Personnel policies were not available for review during the inspection.

     HHSC 746.201(2) — Written Personnel Policies

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-19.

   • Safety & premises

     two of four transportation vehicles inspected had 3 seat belt buckles missing plastic covers. This posed a safety hazard as the metal of the buckles were exposed. One of the seatbelt's did not buckle in.

     HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-19.

   • Safety & premises

     A food allergy emergency plan was not available for review for a child with a known food allergy.

     HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-19.

   • Safety & premises

     The First aid kit in two of four transportation vehicles was incomplete. A thermometer was missing on both first aid kits. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a working thermometer was obtained and placed in the first aid kits.

     HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-12.

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