Lionheart Childrens Academy At Mcarthur Blvd
8001 MUSTANG DR, Irving, TX 75063 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 173
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Niema Collins
- Phone
- (972) 999-1918
- Regulated since
- Dec 15, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1406020 · number 1742474
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (14) |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have current documentation for fire drills.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-05. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have current documentation for fire drills.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-05. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 29, 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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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The change in directors was not reported to licensing in writing within five days after the change was made.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The change in directors was not reported to licensing in writing within five days after the change was made.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 30, 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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Mar 30, 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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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The operation had a disinfectant bottle that was in reach of children and a child had the bottle in their mouth.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The operation had a disinfectant bottle that was in reach of children and a child had the bottle in their mouth.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 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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Mar 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregiver did not show good judgement when giving a child peanut butter dog treats during snack time and the operation does not serve peanut butter.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-23. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregiver did not show good judgement when giving a child peanut butter dog treats during snack time and the operation does not serve peanut butter.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-23. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 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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Jan 8, 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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Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she failed to check a labeled bottle before feeding it to the wrong child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-29.
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Staff background & training
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver that did not have current first aid was left alone with children.
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 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not report a situation that placed a child at risk within the required 48 hours.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jan 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when she failed to check a labeled bottle before feeding it to the wrong child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-29.
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Staff background & training
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver that did not have current first aid was left alone with children.
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 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not report a situation that placed a child at risk within the required 48 hours.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies Serious
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Oct 30, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
7 out of 10 employee files reviewed still did not have a current TB test.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 30, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
7 out of 10 employee files reviewed still did not have a current TB test.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
7 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a current TB test.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-10-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
7 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a current TB test.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-10-30.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 27, 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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Jan 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have tuberculosis screening.
HHSC 746.1105(2) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
3 out of 10 employees files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current first aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required number of training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
5 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required annual training topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Safety & premises
The emergency prepardness plan was not complete.
HHSC 746.5202(2) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have tuberculosis screening.
HHSC 746.1105(2) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
1 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
3 out of 10 employees files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current first aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required number of training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
5 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required annual training topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
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Safety & premises
The emergency prepardness plan was not complete.
HHSC 746.5202(2) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-10. Correction verified 2024-12-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 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 1, 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 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 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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Oct 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver became frustrated in the classroom and did not maintain self control.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A child wondered off alone and away from adult supervision for a short period.
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 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver lifted a child inappropriately.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Oct 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver became frustrated in the classroom and did not maintain self control.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A child wondered off alone and away from adult supervision for a short period.
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 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver lifted a child inappropriately.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jun 28, 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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Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 19, 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 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 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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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 6, 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 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 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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Jan 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient when a caregiver fell asleep while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-01. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient when a caregiver fell asleep while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-01. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 7, 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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Dec 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 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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Oct 19, 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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Oct 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 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 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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May 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 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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