Little Sunshine's Playhouse
21822 STONEWALL PKWY, San Antonio, TX 78256 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 155
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Elia Jackson
- Phone
- (210) 698-3333
- Regulated since
- Jun 7, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1265673 · number 1643253
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (6), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (8) |
| 2022 | 8 | 6 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (4), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 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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Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 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.
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 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One of the toddler two-year-old rooms was out of ratio with one caregiver and twelve children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One of the toddler two-year-old rooms was out of ratio with one caregiver and twelve children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the Center Directors are notified by caregivers about being out of ratio, but it often takes several minutes for them to provide coverage or step in to support staff.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of the investigation, it was determined on April 16, 2026, that the toddler room was out of ratio for over twenty minutes.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Other
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that not every child in the toddler room has their own cot during rest time.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the Center Directors are notified by caregivers about being out of ratio, but it often takes several minutes for them to provide coverage or step in to support staff.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of the investigation, it was determined on April 16, 2026, that the toddler room was out of ratio for over twenty minutes.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Other
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that not every child in the toddler room has their own cot during rest time.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation showing monthly inspections for the fire extinguishers. Noted: This was corrected during this inspection.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation showing monthly inspections for the fire extinguishers. Noted: This was corrected during this inspection.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
Two staff members have CPR/First aid certificates from an online source. The source does not offer hands-on skill-based instruction.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-26. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
Two staff members have CPR/First aid certificates from an online source. The source does not offer hands-on skill-based instruction.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-26. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the nine staff files did not have training in required topics; Shaken Baby, SIDs, Early Childhood Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Staff background & training
Nine of the nine staff files reviewed did not have training in required topics; Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, Administering Medication, Allergic Reactions, Building and Physical Premise Safety, and Hazardous Materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Staff background & training
Director did not have training in required topics; Communicable diseases, Building and Physical Premises, and Hazardous Materials.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities and components A-G.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the nine staff files did not have training in required topics; Shaken Baby, SIDs, Early Childhood Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Staff background & training
Nine of the nine staff files reviewed did not have training in required topics; Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, Administering Medication, Allergic Reactions, Building and Physical Premise Safety, and Hazardous Materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Staff background & training
Director did not have training in required topics; Communicable diseases, Building and Physical Premises, and Hazardous Materials.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities and components A-G.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 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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Jul 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 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 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 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 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 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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Oct 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 14, 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 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 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 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 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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Jul 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Jan 25, 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 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 22, 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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Nov 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 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 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Caregivers used poor judgment when they overheard a caregiver yelling at a child in a closed restroom and did not intervene or immediately report the incident to management.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Other
A caregiver interacted with a child by yelling at the child in the restroom when the child was refusing to use the restroom before naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(7) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Other Serious
A caregiver used their hand to discipline a child leaving red marks on the child.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Sep 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Caregivers used poor judgment when they overheard a caregiver yelling at a child in a closed restroom and did not intervene or immediately report the incident to management.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Other
A caregiver interacted with a child by yelling at the child in the restroom when the child was refusing to use the restroom before naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(7) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Other Serious
A caregiver used their hand to discipline a child leaving red marks on the child.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 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 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with a provisional background check was left alone to care for 5 children, ages 12-18 months of age.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with a provisional background check was left alone to care for 5 children, ages 12-18 months of age.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 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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Mar 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2021 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 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver had unsupervised access to children without current pediatric first aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-01.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 13, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver had unsupervised access to children without current pediatric first aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 5, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2021 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 24, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation did not notify Licensing when a child tested positive for a communicable illness.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not notify parents when a child in care contracted a communicable disease.
HHSC 746.307(d) — Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 24, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation did not notify Licensing when a child tested positive for a communicable illness.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not notify parents when a child in care contracted a communicable disease.
HHSC 746.307(d) — Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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