Linda Misselhorn
17809 FM 1100, Elgin, TX 78621 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Phone
- (512) 461-0801
- Regulated since
- Jan 15, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1363336 · number 1712852
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (3), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The parent handbook is missing required policies on the topics of handling medical emergencies, parents rights, accessing Child Care Regulation information, and promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-27. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Other
There was no current documentation for each dog's vaccines available for review.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-27. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Records & paperwork
There were two children files out of the six viewed that did not have enrollment forms.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Other
There was one child file out of the six viewed that did not have the child's physician information.
HHSC 747.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was a caregiver that had told children not to tell their parents about inappropriate conversations that they were having at the operation.
HHSC 747.1501(c)(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that a caregiver was using her cell phone throughout the day for personal use.
HHSC 747.1501(c)(4)(C) — Personal use of electronic devices, cell phones, MP3 players, and video games. Cell phones briefly used and supervision is maintained
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Other
There was information received stating that children are on their phones throughout the day exceeding the limit of 1 hour of screen time.
HHSC 747.2105(c)(3) — Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was conducting Field Trips and Transportation without notifying Child Care Regulation of these changes to their Services Offered.
HHSC 747.301(6) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Safety & premises
During the investigation it was determined that a child under 12 was allowed to sit in the front passenger seat during transportation.
HHSC 747.5407(d) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 years old or younger must not ride in the front seat of a vehicle
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two background checks were not requested for two household members who were present at the operation.
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 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-08.
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Other Serious
There is a violation to this standard.
HHSC 747.1501(c)(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is a violation to this standard.
HHSC 747.1503(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 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was sitting in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the restrictive device.
HHSC 747.2317(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was cleanings supplies accessible to children in the kitchen and under the bathroom sink. There was fecal matter in multiple areas of the backyard. This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were moved and the bathroom cabinet was locked.
HHSC 747.3203(14) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-18. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Other
The primary caregiver did not certify that the CPSC recall list has been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver reviewed and certified the CPSC form 2885.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-18.
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Other
One child was sitting in a high chair without the safety strap fastened. One child was sitting in a high chair that had the safety straps removed. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the high chair without straps and fastened the safety straps on the other high chair.
HHSC 747.4301(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-18.
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Safety & premises
There were two sets of trapeze bars in the outdoor play area.
HHSC 747.4403(4) — Prohibited Equipment - Rings,Trapeze Bars, Free-Swinging Ropes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Safety & premises
There was a multiple occupancy swing in the outdoor play area.
HHSC 747.4403(5) — Prohibited Equipment- Multiple Occupancy Swings
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Other
A tire swing was suspended from a composite structure.
HHSC 747.4505(2) — Requirements for Tire Swings - Not Suspended from Composite Structure
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Safety & premises
Play equipment in the backyard did not meet the use zone requirements.
HHSC 747.4601 — Definition of Use Zone
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Other Serious
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Jan 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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