Star Montessori
3868 SPACE CENTER BLVD, Pasadena, TX 77505 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 404
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Dennys Correa
- Phone
- (281) 998-8989
- Regulated since
- Aug 23, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1326136 · number 1687918
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 16 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 29, 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 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Jan 27, 2026 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 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 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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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 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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Oct 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The director didn't ensure that employees appropriately supervised children in care and as a result, one child was able to leave the daycare unnoticed, get on the daycare van and was transported to a school she didn't attend. The director didn't ensure the employee that transport the child adhered to policies and procedures.
HHSC 746.1003(4) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver wasn't aware a child in care that she was transporting did not attend public school.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver dropped a child off at a school they did not attend, and the child was left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(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 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The director didn't ensure that employees appropriately supervised children in care and as a result, one child was able to leave the daycare unnoticed, get on the daycare van and was transported to a school she didn't attend. The director didn't ensure the employee that transport the child adhered to policies and procedures.
HHSC 746.1003(4) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver wasn't aware a child in care that she was transporting did not attend public school.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver dropped a child off at a school they did not attend, and the child was left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(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 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 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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Mar 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 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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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 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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Nov 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 11, 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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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 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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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Aug 15, 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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Aug 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 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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Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The monthly infant feeding sheets were not filled out and signed by a parent or physician.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy did not include information regarding allowing parents to observe the operation at any time durings hours of operation.
HHSC 746.501(b)(1) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Other
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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The monthly infant feeding sheets were not filled out and signed by a parent or physician.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy did not include information regarding allowing parents to observe the operation at any time durings hours of operation.
HHSC 746.501(b)(1) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 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 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 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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Jun 21, 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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Jun 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 Survey data from January 25, 2021, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 2, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 Survey data from January 25, 2021, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
4 of 4 personnel records evaluated did not have the following annual trainings available: Emergency preparedness; (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Other
None of the 15 classrooms had written activity plans available.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One tube of diaper cream was not labeled with the infant's name. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3501(5) — Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The trash can in one of the toddler restrooms did not have a lid and contained soiled diapers. This was corrected at inspection when the trash can was replaced with a new trash can with a lid.
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-02.
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Records & paperwork
1 of 28 children records evaluated did not have a health statement available.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Illness & medication
1 of 28 children records evaluated did not have an immunization record available.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
5 of 28 children records evaluated did not have the authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
4 of 4 personnel records evaluated did not have the following annual trainings available: Emergency preparedness; (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Other
None of the 15 classrooms had written activity plans available.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One tube of diaper cream was not labeled with the infant's name. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3501(5) — Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The trash can in one of the toddler restrooms did not have a lid and contained soiled diapers. This was corrected at inspection when the trash can was replaced with a new trash can with a lid.
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-02.
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Records & paperwork
1 of 28 children records evaluated did not have a health statement available.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Illness & medication
1 of 28 children records evaluated did not have an immunization record available.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
5 of 28 children records evaluated did not have the authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was seen on video surveillance interacting with children inappropriately and not in a positive manner. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
HHSC 746.1203(7) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-05. Correction verified 2022-10-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was seen on video surveillance interacting with children inappropriately and not in a positive manner. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
HHSC 746.1203(7) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-05. Correction verified 2022-10-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 13, 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 13, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 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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Dec 10, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 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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Oct 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 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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Sep 27, 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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Sep 27, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection, i observed multiple classrooms with blankets over the windows that did not allow adequate lighting. Note: Corrected when the caregivers removed the blankets from the windows.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-08-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 19, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection, i observed multiple classrooms with blankets over the windows that did not allow adequate lighting. Note: Corrected when the caregivers removed the blankets from the windows.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-08-25.
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Other
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