Community Of Hope Cdc
4301 MILLER AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76119 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 64
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sondra Lawton
- Phone
- (817) 534-8246
- Regulated since
- Mar 5, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 97544 · number 152061
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers who transport children did not have current transportation training available for review at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Safety & premises
Child with diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan signed by doctor available for review at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Most recent gas inspection was not available for review at time of inspection. Operation reported gas leak test was conducted March 2026.
HHSC 746.801(13) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to notify parents within five days of a safe sleep violation.
HHSC 746.311(a) — AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Durng inspection of a toddler/two year old classroom there were five chldren observed sleeping and there was no caregiver physically present in the clasroom.
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 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have current CPR/Frist Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
The emergency medical authorization section on one child's admission form was not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-05. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection there was a caregiver in the infant room who did not have current SIDS training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection a infant was observed alseep in the crib with a bottle in the crib. There was also another bottle in an empty crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
RECITE- During follow up inspection an infant was observed in his crib with a bib and pacifier clipped to his onesie.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-23. Correction verified 2023-06-02.
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Illness & medication
RECITE-Four children's immunization records were not available at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of six staff records reviewed did not have current SIDS training at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed with a stuffed Minnie Mouse toy in their crib and had a beaded pacifier clip to their onesie.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Safety & premises
An infant was observed with a bottle in their crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Other
The infant feeding instructions had not been updated since January 2023.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-16.
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Illness & medication
Four out of six children records reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Staff background & training
Three out of the six staff records evaluated did not have an affidavit on file at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-16.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A seven month old was observed sleeping in a restricted device. The caregiver stated the child had been a sleep approximately five minutes. The violation was corrected at inspection. The caregiver removed the infant from the device and placed the infant in a crib.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a posted list of employees. The vioalation was corrected at inspection. The director posted a list.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current annual Consumer Products Safety Commission affidavit. During the inspection a recalled Fisher-Prise, Rock n Play Sleep were was observed in the classroom. The sleeper was recalled by the CPSC in 2021. A photograph of the sleeper was taken during the inspection. The violation was corrected by removing he sleeper from the infant room and thrown away.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A blue and white blow pool was observed on the playground. The pool current did not have air but had not been disinfected or properly stored. A photograph was taken during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5013(a)(3) — Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored So Do Not Hold Water
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has conducted any severe weather drills since August 2021. The violation was corrected at the time of inspection. The director conducted a drill with the children.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not conducted a lock-down drill since August 2021. The violation was corrected during the inspection. The director had children to conduct a lock-down drill.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-29.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.613(c)(1) — Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
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