Hortencia Gonzalez

711 N GUDRON AVE, Hebbronville, TX 78361 · Jim Hogg County

30cited violations

0serious

14inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Phone: (361) 318-9331
Regulated since: Dec 7, 1987
HHSC IDs: Operation 104905 · number 236717
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 10
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	4	Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2025	8	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2024	8	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2022	10	Supervision & ratios (4), Records & paperwork (6)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Primary caregiver is missing 16 training hours, including the following topics: -Abuse and neglect -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby -Food Allergies -Hazardous Materials -Administering Medications -Emergency preparedness -Communicable diseases.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-02. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
- Records & paperwork
  Three out of four children files reviewed are missing health statements.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Primary caregiver is missing 16 training hours, including the following topics: -Abuse and neglect -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby -Food Allergies -Hazardous Materials -Administering Medications -Emergency preparedness -Communicable diseases.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-02. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
- Records & paperwork
  Three out of four children files reviewed are missing health statements.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Emergency plan for a child with a food allergy is missing the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
  
  HHSC 747.3619 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
- Other
  No severe weather / lock down drills have been conducted.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(2) — Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operational policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (6) Safe Sleep Policy; (8)(c) Plan to ensure physical activity during days of extreme weather that limits outdoor time; (9) Parent' rights; (10)(a) Instructions on how parent may access the minimum standards online; and (10)(c) Instructions on how parents may access HHSC website.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-10.
- Staff background & training
  Two staff files were reviewed. Most recent training certificates were not available review for one staff members for the following topics: - Safe sleep / Shaken Baby - Administering Medications - Emergency Preparedness - Communicable Diseases
  
  HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Emergency plan for a child with a food allergy is missing the possible symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction.
  
  HHSC 747.3619 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
- Other
  No severe weather / lock down drills have been conducted.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(2) — Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operational policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (6) Safe Sleep Policy; (8)(c) Plan to ensure physical activity during days of extreme weather that limits outdoor time; (9) Parent' rights; (10)(a) Instructions on how parent may access the minimum standards online; and (10)(c) Instructions on how parents may access HHSC website.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-10.
- Staff background & training
  Two staff files were reviewed. Most recent training certificates were not available review for one staff members for the following topics: - Safe sleep / Shaken Baby - Administering Medications - Emergency Preparedness - Communicable Diseases
  
  HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Animal feces was observed on a dirt area in the children's outdoor playground. This posed a safety hazard as the animal feces was in an area accessible to children. A hole measuring 1 foot 11 inches wide was observed in the children's outdoor playground posing a safety hazard.
  
  HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-29. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
- Records & paperwork
  The Children's Products Certification form used to prove that the primary caregiver has reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the home was not current. The CPSC form available for review had a date of March 23, 2022.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-29. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies reviewed did not include a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a plan was added to the operational policies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-26.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver's training record was not available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.917(3) — Electronic Records-available during business hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Animal feces was observed on a dirt area in the children's outdoor playground. This posed a safety hazard as the animal feces was in an area accessible to children. A hole measuring 1 foot 11 inches wide was observed in the children's outdoor playground posing a safety hazard.
  
  HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-29. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
- Records & paperwork
  The Children's Products Certification form used to prove that the primary caregiver has reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the home was not current. The CPSC form available for review had a date of March 23, 2022.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-29. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies reviewed did not include a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a plan was added to the operational policies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-26.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver's training record was not available for review during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.917(3) — Electronic Records-available during business hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  The Children's Product Safety report reviewed has not been certified since 4/03/2018.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-24. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
- Records & paperwork
  The most recent child care regulation inspection report was not posted. The inspection report posted was from 3/12/2018.
  
  HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-23. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have an emergency preparedness plan available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies reviewed did not include the following information: The Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F: (A)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor; (B)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
- Records & paperwork
  5 of 5 children's records reviewed were missing the name and telephone number of the school a school-age child attends. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as information was documented in the children's admission form.
  
  HHSC 747.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  The Children's Product Safety report reviewed has not been certified since 4/03/2018.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-24. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
- Records & paperwork
  The most recent child care regulation inspection report was not posted. The inspection report posted was from 3/12/2018.
  
  HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-23. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have an emergency preparedness plan available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies reviewed did not include the following information: The Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F: (A)The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor; (B)The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
- Records & paperwork
  5 of 5 children's records reviewed were missing the name and telephone number of the school a school-age child attends. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as information was documented in the children's admission form.
  
  HHSC 747.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-22.
HHSC inspection history

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Hortencia Gonzalez, 711 N GUDRON AVE, Hebbronville, TX 78361-3003 (operation ID 104905, operation number 236717), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.