Aww Better Child Care Center
312 VOLNEY ST, La Marque, TX 77568 · Galveston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 184
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Gail Jackson
- Phone
- (409) 933-0748
- Regulated since
- Aug 9, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1302405 · number 1671224
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 16 | 12 | Discipline & child guidance (4), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2) |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 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 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two of the handles of a seated play structure are broken off leaving sharp edges that are a hazardous to children at play.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's fire inspection expired on 01/27/2026. According to documentation presented during this inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 01/27/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two of the handles of a seated play structure are broken off leaving sharp edges that are a hazardous to children at play.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's fire inspection expired on 01/27/2026. According to documentation presented during this inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 01/27/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-31. Correction verified 2026-01-14.
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Other Serious
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-31. Correction verified 2026-01-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2025 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 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
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Other Serious
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025.
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 2025-04-30. Correction verified 2025-04-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025.
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 2025-04-30. Correction verified 2025-04-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 29, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 29, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 23, 2025 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 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 18, 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 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 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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May 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-06. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Safety & premises
There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3905(a) — Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-06. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Safety & premises
There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3905(a) — Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 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 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-28. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-28. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Jan 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 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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Oct 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 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 21, 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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Oct 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-26. Correction verified 2022-07-26.
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Safety & premises
Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-21.
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Safety & premises
A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-21.
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Other
The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-07-26.
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Illness & medication
One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-26. Correction verified 2022-07-26.
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Safety & premises
Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-21.
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Safety & premises
A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-21.
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Other
The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-07-26.
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Illness & medication
One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-26.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 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 23, 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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Mar 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.