Kids Academy
5640 US HIGHWAY 77A N, Yoakum, TX 77995 · Lavaca County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 135
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Carely Maturino
- Phone
- (361) 772-6778
- Regulated since
- Aug 15, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1271201 · number 1647904
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6) |
| 2023 | 50 | 14 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (16), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (6), Other (20) |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 9, 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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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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May 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm to place them in time out.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-26. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child received an injury while in care that required medical treatment. The operation did not report the injury to CCR.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-26. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm to place them in time out.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-26. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child received an injury while in care that required medical treatment. The operation did not report the injury to CCR.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-26. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of ten staff training files lacked the required 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-28. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten staff files lacked the training in the required 6 topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-28. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the two year old classroom diaper supplies were on the floor next to the toilet and accessible to the children. Note: this was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver moved the diaper changing supplies.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-10.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of ten staff training files lacked the required 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-28. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten staff files lacked the training in the required 6 topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-28. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the two year old classroom diaper supplies were on the floor next to the toilet and accessible to the children. Note: this was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver moved the diaper changing supplies.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four infant feeding instructions out of ten were not updated within 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four infant feeding instructions out of ten were not updated within 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-11. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Other
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Aug 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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Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the school age room there is a hole in the wall. In the school age room the baseboards are missing. In the school age room there was clorox spray on the back of the toilet accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were under the sink accessible to children in the school age room. In the two year old room an electrical outlet was broken.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the school age room there is a hole in the wall. In the school age room the baseboards are missing. In the school age room there was clorox spray on the back of the toilet accessible to children. Cleaning supplies were under the sink accessible to children in the school age room. In the two year old room an electrical outlet was broken.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity policy was lacking (A)(C)(D)(F)(G).
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity policy was lacking (A)(C)(D)(F)(G).
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 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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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten staff files lacked the required 24 hours of training. One caregiver lacked 24 hours. The second caregiver lacked 11 hours. The third caregiver lacked 6 hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten staff files lacked child maltreatment training.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten staff files lack training in (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome; (2) Preventing sudden infant death syndrome; and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Safety & premises
Two infants were observed in a bucket seat eating their AM snack not buckled in.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten staff files lacked the required 24 hours of training. One caregiver lacked 24 hours. The second caregiver lacked 11 hours. The third caregiver lacked 6 hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten staff files lacked child maltreatment training.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten staff files lack training in (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome; (2) Preventing sudden infant death syndrome; and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Safety & premises
Two infants were observed in a bucket seat eating their AM snack not buckled in.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 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 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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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was over of ratio by one child. The specified age for the group was three years old. A caregiver can have 15 children with the specified age of three years old. The caregiver was supervising 16 children .
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Other Serious
An infant was sleeping with a sleep slack that did not allow a child arms to move freely.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to report the change of licensed childcare space in the gym.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation allowed another business to use licensed childcare space.
HHSC 746.4215(a) — Share Indoor Activity Space With Written Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was over of ratio by one child. The specified age for the group was three years old. A caregiver can have 15 children with the specified age of three years old. The caregiver was supervising 16 children .
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Other Serious
An infant was sleeping with a sleep slack that did not allow a child arms to move freely.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to report the change of licensed childcare space in the gym.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation allowed another business to use licensed childcare space.
HHSC 746.4215(a) — Share Indoor Activity Space With Written Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they released a child to someone they did not know and was not on the approved list to release.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Other Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver released a child to someone who was not designated by the parents/guardians.
HHSC 746.4101 — Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Other
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child was not signed out which resulted in the child being released to the wrong adult.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Other Serious
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Nov 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they released a child to someone they did not know and was not on the approved list to release.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Other Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver released a child to someone who was not designated by the parents/guardians.
HHSC 746.4101 — Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Other
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child was not signed out which resulted in the child being released to the wrong adult.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A classroom was out of ratio when two caregivers were responsible for a group of 23 children with a specified age group of two years of age. The child to caregiver ratio for this age group is 22 children to two caregivers, therefore the caregivers were out of ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Other Serious
An infant was sleeping in a pack n play with a pacifier clip attached.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Other
Three electrical outlets were not covered in the toddler room. NOTE: this was corrected at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A classroom was out of ratio when two caregivers were responsible for a group of 23 children with a specified age group of two years of age. The child to caregiver ratio for this age group is 22 children to two caregivers, therefore the caregivers were out of ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Other Serious
An infant was sleeping in a pack n play with a pacifier clip attached.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Other
Three electrical outlets were not covered in the toddler room. NOTE: this was corrected at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 22, 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 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 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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Jun 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allowed one person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility..
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Staff background & training
Four out of ten staff files lacked current CPR and First Aid.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
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Other
All classrooms observed did not have a posted activity plan.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Other
Seventeen infant feeding schedules were not updated for the month of May.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Other
Four rooms did not have the children mats labeled.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Safety & premises
Two out of ten children files lacked the address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allowed one person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility..
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Staff background & training
Four out of ten staff files lacked current CPR and First Aid.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
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Other
All classrooms observed did not have a posted activity plan.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Other
Seventeen infant feeding schedules were not updated for the month of May.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Other
Four rooms did not have the children mats labeled.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Safety & premises
Two out of ten children files lacked the address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 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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Apr 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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Apr 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room had 7 infants to one caregiver which put this room out ratio by 3 children. The 2 year old room had 18 children with the specified age of 2, to one caregiver. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-26. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Safety & premises
The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-26. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room had 7 infants to one caregiver which put this room out ratio by 3 children. The 2 year old room had 18 children with the specified age of 2, to one caregiver. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-26. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Safety & premises
The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-26. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-17. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The Pre-k room had 19 children in care with one caregiver. The specified age was 3 years old in the classroom. Due to this reason the classroom was out of ratio. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-17. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Safety & premises
The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-17. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Other
The electrical outlets were not covered in the Pre-k room.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-17. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the persons eligibility.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-17. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The Pre-k room had 19 children in care with one caregiver. The specified age was 3 years old in the classroom. Due to this reason the classroom was out of ratio. Note: The operation did correct this at inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-17. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Safety & premises
The infant pack n plays had an added soft mattress. The added mattress did not come with the pack n plays. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-17. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Other
The electrical outlets were not covered in the Pre-k room.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-17. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify licensing when a firearm was found on the premises.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Parents were not notified that their children were placed at risk when a firearm was left in a diaper bag of a child by the child's parent.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify licensing when a firearm was found on the premises.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Parents were not notified that their children were placed at risk when a firearm was left in a diaper bag of a child by the child's parent.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director had only 2 of 30 required hours of annual training completed. 2 of 5 caregivers had only 14 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregivers had 15 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregiver had 3 of 24 required hours completed
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Illness & medication
One of six child files did not have an immunization record in file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director had only 2 of 30 required hours of annual training completed. 2 of 5 caregivers had only 14 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregivers had 15 of 24 required hours completed. 1 of 5 caregiver had 3 of 24 required hours completed
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Illness & medication
One of six child files did not have an immunization record in file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Provider did not report the outbreak of a communicable illness to Child Care Licensing within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Feb 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Provider did not report the outbreak of a communicable illness to Child Care Licensing within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-16.
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Illness & medication
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