Dallas First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School
1835 YOUNG ST, Dallas, TX 75201 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 178
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:15 AM-06:15 PM
- Director / administrator
- Cynthia Grady
- Phone
- (214) 653-1390
- Regulated since
- Dec 31, 2001
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 194950 · number 811628
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 12 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (8), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Other (4) |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 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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Dec 4, 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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Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 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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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 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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Apr 15, 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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Apr 15, 2025 Report · 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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Apr 7, 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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Apr 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers responsible for the children were unaware that two children were engaged in inappropriate behavior.
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 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. The operation allowed children access to an area that limited their supervision.
HHSC 746.2503(2) — Toddler Care Area - Allows for Proper Supervision
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers responsible for the children were unaware that two children were engaged in inappropriate behavior.
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 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. The operation allowed children access to an area that limited their supervision.
HHSC 746.2503(2) — Toddler Care Area - Allows for Proper Supervision
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 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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Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 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 17, 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 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During an inspection an infant was observed sleeping on a stuff animal. The item was removed from the infant crib.
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 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-17.
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Other Serious
During the inspection, Two infants were observed sleeping in a prohibited weighted sleep sack. This was corrected during the inspection, and the sleep sacks were removed.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During an inspection an infant was observed sleeping on a stuff animal. The item was removed from the infant crib.
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 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-17.
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Other Serious
During the inspection, Two infants were observed sleeping in a prohibited weighted sleep sack. This was corrected during the inspection, and the sleep sacks were removed.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 28, 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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Jun 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 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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Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 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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Dec 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A violation of this minimum standard was identified when staff did not properly account for a child in care and the child was left in the stairwell unsupervised.
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 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A violation of this minimum standard was identified when staff did not properly account for a child in care and the child was left in the stairwell unsupervised.
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 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A violation of this standard was identified when a staff member did not properly account for the children in care and a child was left unsupervised in a stairway.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Dec 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A violation of this standard was identified when a staff member did not properly account for the children in care and a child was left unsupervised in a stairway.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Other Serious
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Dec 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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Dec 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 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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Nov 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver inaccurately documented a child being present after transitioning from an outside play area back inside after leaving the child on the play area unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-12-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not account for all of the children in care when transitioning from an outside play area back into the building. As a result, a child was left outside unsupervised.
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 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-12-05.
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Other Serious
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Nov 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver inaccurately documented a child being present after transitioning from an outside play area back inside after leaving the child on the play area unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-12-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not account for all of the children in care when transitioning from an outside play area back into the building. As a result, a child was left outside unsupervised.
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 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-12-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 29, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations sanitation inspection expired in July and is not current. The operation provided documentation that the health inspection was not requested until after the compliance date. As a result, the deficiency is being recited and a new compliance date is being given.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 29, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations sanitation inspection expired in July and is not current. The operation provided documentation that the health inspection was not requested until after the compliance date. As a result, the deficiency is being recited and a new compliance date is being given.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations sanitation inspection expired in July and is not current.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations sanitation inspection expired in July and is not current.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 16, 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 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 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 14, 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 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 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 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Jul 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not maintain self-control when assisting children during circle time. The caregiver became upset at a child and pull the child toward her. The child sustain an injury.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Other
A caregiver did not use a form of positive discipline when interacting with a group of children. The caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the leg and forcefully pulling him toward her.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Other Serious
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Jul 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not maintain self-control when assisting children during circle time. The caregiver became upset at a child and pull the child toward her. The child sustain an injury.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Other
A caregiver did not use a form of positive discipline when interacting with a group of children. The caregiver was observed grabbing a child by the leg and forcefully pulling him toward her.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 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 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four infant aged children did not have feeding instructions available to review.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-30. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
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Other
One infant aged children did not have updated feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-30. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four infant aged children did not have feeding instructions available to review.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-30. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
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Other
One infant aged children did not have updated feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-30. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Other
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