Patti Cakes Child Care

851 IRMA ST, Fort Worth, TX 76104 · Tarrant County

20cited violations

0serious

26inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 30
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Erica Marshall
Phone: (817) 420-9251
Regulated since: Mar 25, 2020
HHSC IDs: Operation 1333860 · number 1693203
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 10
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	2	Supervision & ratios (2)
2024	10	Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (4)
2023	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2)
2022	4	Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 15, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not provided the required documentation for liability insurance.
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 15, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not provided the required documentation for liability insurance.
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 25, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's Liability insurance was required to be updated on 10/4/24.
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-27. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 25, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's Liability insurance was required to be updated on 10/4/24.
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-27. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 20, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's Liability insurance was required to be updated on 10/4/24.
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 20, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's Liability insurance was required to be updated on 10/4/24.
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 16, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's Liability insurance was required to be updated on 10/4/24.
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 16, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's Liability insurance was required to be updated on 10/4/24.
  
  HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-20.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 13, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director's qualifications expired on 6/30/24. The operation has failed to provide qualifications for director.
  
  HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 13, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director's qualifications expired on 6/30/24. The operation has failed to provide qualifications for director.
  
  HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 8, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director's qualifications expired on 6/30/24. The operation has failed to provide qualifications for director.
  
  HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 8, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director's qualifications expired on 6/30/24. The operation has failed to provide qualifications for director.
  
  HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The two operational staff members do not have current first aid/cpr on file.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The two operational staff members do not have current first aid/cpr on file.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection, the last known inspection was conducted in June 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection, the last known inspection was conducted in June 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Last Fire Drill was conducted on October 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-03-04.
- Records & paperwork
  One of the children in care did not have a file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-04.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Last Fire Drill was conducted on October 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-03-04.
- Records & paperwork
  One of the children in care did not have a file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Patti Cakes Child Care, 851 IRMA ST, Fort Worth, TX 76104-5109 (operation ID 1333860, operation number 1693203), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.