Circle Creek Early Care And Education
2544 CLAY MATHIS RD, Mesquite, TX 75181 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 255
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Madeline Timsah
- Phone
- (972) 288-3381
- Regulated since
- Dec 2, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1349861 · number 1704278
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 14 | 10 | Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 10 | 10 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 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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Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 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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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS investigation it was made known that the operation failed to report situations to CCR regarding an injured child at the operation that received medical attention.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 29, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS investigation it was made known that the operation failed to report situations to CCR regarding an injured child at the operation that received medical attention.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 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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Apr 29, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 29, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 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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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation was found to have expired medication on file for five children
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-20.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation was found to have expired medication on file for five children
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Sep 8, 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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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 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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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 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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Jun 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found that a caregiver did not intervene while two children were participating in appropriate acts.
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 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found that the operation did not notify parents when two children were participating in appropriate acts.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-07-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found that a caregiver did not intervene while two children were participating in appropriate acts.
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 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found that the operation did not notify parents when two children were participating in appropriate acts.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 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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May 9, 2025 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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May 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 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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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 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 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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Jan 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 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 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 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 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The caregiver made a threat to whoop a child and hit the child in the back. The same caregiver also threatened the class after hitting the child.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-11. Correction verified 2023-10-19.
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Other Serious
A caregiver pulled a child up from the floor by his arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-11. Correction verified 2023-10-19.
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Other Serious
A caregiver yells at children as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-11. Correction verified 2023-10-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The caregiver made a threat to whoop a child and hit the child in the back. The same caregiver also threatened the class after hitting the child.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-11. Correction verified 2023-10-19.
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Other Serious
A caregiver pulled a child up from the floor by his arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-11. Correction verified 2023-10-19.
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Other Serious
A caregiver yells at children as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-11. Correction verified 2023-10-19.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jul 31, 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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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 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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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 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 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 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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Sep 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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Sep 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 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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Aug 19, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not properly supervise their group of children.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 19, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not properly supervise their group of children.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation staff did not use good judgment when they did not allow an enrolled child to attend after school care upon arrival.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was not supervised after arrival when the operation did not allow the child's entry and the child walked away unattended. Staff were not aware of the child's location.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation staff did not use good judgment when they did not allow an enrolled child to attend after school care upon arrival.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was not supervised after arrival when the operation did not allow the child's entry and the child walked away unattended. Staff were not aware of the child's location.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children under 2 years old were allowed to watch television. This was corrected at inspection when the televisions were turned off. There is also a plan to use tabletop centers for children under 2 who arrive at the center early.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-11.
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Safety & premises
Infants were not strapped securely while sitting at the tabletops. This was corrected at inspection when the children's straps were fastened while they sat at the tabletop.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children under 2 years old were allowed to watch television. This was corrected at inspection when the televisions were turned off. There is also a plan to use tabletop centers for children under 2 who arrive at the center early.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-11.
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Safety & premises
Infants were not strapped securely while sitting at the tabletops. This was corrected at inspection when the children's straps were fastened while they sat at the tabletop.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-11.
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Other
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 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 25, 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 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 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 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This report was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver physically moved children to a time out chair by lifting them roughly.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver called out attention to a specific child's behavior as an example of what not to do.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This report was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver physically moved children to a time out chair by lifting them roughly.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver called out attention to a specific child's behavior as an example of what not to do.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 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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Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 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 14, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 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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Nov 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The driver did not demonstrate competency in not following the operation's policies for transportation. The driver did not inspect the inside of the vehicle before turning off the safety alarm.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child was neglected while in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated due to a DFPS investigation and was found to not be compliant. A caregiver did not have visual and or auditory awareness for approximately 1 hour when child was on a vehicle outside alone.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
The driver did not account for all children before leaving the bus unattended.
HHSC 746.5605(3) — Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child was left on a vehicle unattended
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 20, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The driver did not demonstrate competency in not following the operation's policies for transportation. The driver did not inspect the inside of the vehicle before turning off the safety alarm.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child was neglected while in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated due to a DFPS investigation and was found to not be compliant. A caregiver did not have visual and or auditory awareness for approximately 1 hour when child was on a vehicle outside alone.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
The driver did not account for all children before leaving the bus unattended.
HHSC 746.5605(3) — Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child was left on a vehicle unattended
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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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.