Abugida Academy
11501 PLANO RD, Dallas, TX 75243 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 168
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tigist Bacha
- Phone
- (214) 553-5530
- Regulated since
- Feb 17, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1250294 · number 1630090
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (4), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to maintain an active franchise tax status, and as a result, the entity?s franchise tax status has been forfeited.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-15. Correction verified 2026-08-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A potty chairs was observed in Toddler walkway with urine sitting in it accessible to children. This was corrected it at inspection when the caregiver removed the chair and cleaned it.
HHSC 746.3407(5) — Sanitize Potty-Chairs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-16.
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Records & paperwork
The center director did not have an attendance record on file available for review.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard is tasked as part of an investigation and is found to be deficient. The operation was made aware of an allegation of inappropriate discipline used in the classroom and did not report the incident within the 48-hour timeframe.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child's hands were not washed after diaper changing.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-21. Correction verified 2025-09-04.
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Other
One outlet did not have a safety cover over it. This was corrected at inspection when a safety cover was added.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-21.
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Safety & premises
Three playgrounds do not have an appropriate depth of six inches of loose fill in the use zones surrounding stationary equipment.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
One bus does not have a first aid kit on the vehicle. This was corrected at inspection when a first aid kit was added to the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was found in a swing without proper strapping. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-04-30.
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Safety & premises
During an outdoor walkthrough, a broken fish tank was discovered on the ground, with shattered glass easily accessible to children. Additionally, a tire was found that had exposed wires, posing a hazard during active play. The fish tank was removed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of ten personnel records reviewed does not have pediatric first aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-22. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
One classroom had all purpose cleaner and bleach accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-15. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Safety & premises
A gate leading from the playground to the front of the building was unhinged, allowing for the gate to be pushed down. This was corrected at inspection when the gate was fixed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-15.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was observed on surveillance hitting a child on their head.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. After the operation was made aware of allegations that a child was hit by a caregiver, the information was not properly reported to Child Care Regulations within two days.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two caregivers did not use the straps on the high table during mealtimes. The was corrected when the caregivers placed a child in the high table for snack. Children who were not able to be strapped into the high table sat at a nearby table adjacent to the caregiver.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-30.
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Safety & premises
The gate was off the hedges on the playground. This was corrected when the director placed the gate back on the hedges and locked it.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Spray bottle was not label. This was corrected when director place a label on the spray bottle.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-30.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver grabbed a child's hand as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-20.
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Other Serious
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Dec 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A child was pulled by his shirt by a caregiver to be moved to a different location.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Other Serious
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Jul 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An employee working at the operation had a 'pending' background check.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 19, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The 0-11 month classroom had five children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one child moved up to the 12-17 month old classroom and both classrooms were in ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant under 12 months was sleeping a crib with a shawl in the crib against the infant's face. This was corrected at inspection when the shawl was removed from the crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 12, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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