Firefly Community School
15913 WINDERMERE DR, Pflugerville, TX 78660 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 137
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Alissa Born
- Phone
- (512) 538-5254
- Regulated since
- Apr 11, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1316054 · number 1680965
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (6) |
| 2023 | 14 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (4), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was missing training in topics Preventing the spread of communicable diseases and Food allergies.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have current first aid certification at the time of the inspection.
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 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have current CPR certification at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not maintain monthly checklists. This was fixed at inspection when the director completed the checklist for July.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-23.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
HHSC 746.623(2)(D) — Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
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Records & paperwork
One staff did not have a completed Pre-Employment Affidavit in their personnel record.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Other Serious
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Other
One caregiver did not know the ages of the children she supervising and was not able to locate the information.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Staff background & training
One staff were missing annual hazardous materials training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Other
The provider did not have a written activity plan for the children in care.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Other
One electrical outlet was uncovered in a classroom with children present who were under the age of 5. The director covered the outlet during inspection and corrected this defiency.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-10.
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Other
The CPSC certification form posted was outdated and not completed within the last year as it was last completed 1/1/23. The director completed this and filled out a new CPSC certification form that was posted during inspection to correct this defiency.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-10.
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Other Serious
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper. This was brought into compliance as this was brought to the caregiver's attention during inspection and they washed their hands.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One caregiver did not know the ages of the children she supervising and was not able to locate the information. This was corrected when the director was able to assist with providing the ages for the children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-29.
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have 24 clock hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have 30 clock hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
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Staff background & training
Two staff were missing annual hazardous materials training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Food & allergies
The center is serving only one snack component on some days to the children for snack time rather than two snack components from different food groups daily.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-11. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One classroom bathroom has a crack in the ceiling, and two classroom bathrooms have holes in the wall, and paint peeling off of the walls onto the floors.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Safety & premises
One classroom has an electrical outlet cover box hanging off of the wall exposing the drywall behind it.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers have not been inspected monthly.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
The smoke detectors have not been tested monthly.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Other
The carbon monoxide detectors have not been tested monthly.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Other
Three children did not have health statements.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
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Illness & medication
Four children did not have current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
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Other
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Apr 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff did not have in person CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-14. Correction verified 2023-03-18.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver did stand up diaper changing without having a non-porous mat that could be sanitized underneath.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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