Shining Stars Daycare Center
1612 SIMMONS AVE, Jourdanton, TX 78026 · Atascosa County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 114
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Carrie Hoerig
- Phone
- (830) 769-3763
- Regulated since
- Mar 16, 2009
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 369515 · number 908377
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (6) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Other (4) |
| 2024 | 22 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (10), Discipline & child guidance (8), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 8 | 6 | Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 22 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (4), Other (10) |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 11, 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 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A spray bottle of soap and water used for cleaning was left accessible to children in care. Cleaning spray bottles were also stored near/above food items. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the cleaning supplies were picked up and made inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning items were also moved and stored away from food.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A shop vac, a board with screws, and a trash bin with an old carpet and broken table leg was left in the restroom of the afterschool building. In addition, the toilet was missing the tank lid. This was corrected at the inspection when it was addressed and all items were removed from the restroom. The tank lid was also placed back onto the toilet during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A spray bottle of soap and water used for cleaning was left accessible to children in care. Cleaning spray bottles were also stored near/above food items. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the cleaning supplies were picked up and made inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning items were also moved and stored away from food.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A shop vac, a board with screws, and a trash bin with an old carpet and broken table leg was left in the restroom of the afterschool building. In addition, the toilet was missing the tank lid. This was corrected at the inspection when it was addressed and all items were removed from the restroom. The tank lid was also placed back onto the toilet during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 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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Jun 23, 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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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two employees did not have training in pediatric first aid prior to having unsupervised access to children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Staff background & training
One out of eight employee records evaluated were lacking one hour of training in child maltreatment for the most recent completed training year.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have training in pediatric CPR prior to being unsupervised with children in the classroom. They were the only caregiver present in their respective buildings.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Three out of ten child records evaluated were lacking a health statement signed by a medical professional.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
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Illness & medication
Three out of ten children records evaluated were lacking up to date immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two employees did not have training in pediatric first aid prior to having unsupervised access to children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Staff background & training
One out of eight employee records evaluated were lacking one hour of training in child maltreatment for the most recent completed training year.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have training in pediatric CPR prior to being unsupervised with children in the classroom. They were the only caregiver present in their respective buildings.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Three out of ten child records evaluated were lacking a health statement signed by a medical professional.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
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Illness & medication
Three out of ten children records evaluated were lacking up to date immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children were redirected inappropriately by two different caregivers during at least two separate incidents. A child was also left alone on the playground for a few seconds before another caregiver stepped in. The operation did not notify the parents of any of these incidents yet felt strongly enough to reprimand or address the issues with the caregivers. This demonstrates a pattern for a lack of good judgement.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver left a child unsupervised when they exited the playground with the rest of the class and left a child behind for a few seconds. The gate to the playground was latched closed. There were no other caregivers present on the playground with the child.
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 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
In two separate incidents, two different caregivers threatened corporal punishment to redirect children.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children were redirected inappropriately by two different caregivers during at least two separate incidents. A child was also left alone on the playground for a few seconds before another caregiver stepped in. The operation did not notify the parents of any of these incidents yet felt strongly enough to reprimand or address the issues with the caregivers. This demonstrates a pattern for a lack of good judgement.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver left a child unsupervised when they exited the playground with the rest of the class and left a child behind for a few seconds. The gate to the playground was latched closed. There were no other caregivers present on the playground with the child.
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 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
In two separate incidents, two different caregivers threatened corporal punishment to redirect children.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 9, 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 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three out of five classrooms had a screen with a moving image during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the screens were turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-07.
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Other
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three out of five classrooms had a screen with a moving image during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the screens were turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 29, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, a caregiver exercised poor judgement when they showed a video of an upset child in care to an individual not associated with the daycare on their personal device.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Other Serious
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Jul 29, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, a caregiver exercised poor judgement when they showed a video of an upset child in care to an individual not associated with the daycare on their personal device.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Apr 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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Apr 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a floor tile that was broken and lifting up in an infant room. An infant had a piece of tile in their mouth.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the caregiver washed their hands.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
School-age children did not wash their hands prior to sitting down for snack. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the children washed their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child's hands were not washed after having their diaper changed. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the child's hands were washed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing area was not sanitized in between diaper changes. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the diaper changing area was then sanitized.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
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Other
4 outlets in the pre-k room were not covered. This was corrected at inspection when outlet safety covers were placed over the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a floor tile that was broken and lifting up in an infant room. An infant had a piece of tile in their mouth.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the caregiver washed their hands.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
School-age children did not wash their hands prior to sitting down for snack. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the children washed their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child's hands were not washed after having their diaper changed. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the child's hands were washed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing area was not sanitized in between diaper changes. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the diaper changing area was then sanitized.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
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Other
4 outlets in the pre-k room were not covered. This was corrected at inspection when outlet safety covers were placed over the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 13, 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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Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 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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Jun 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The director allowed a child to be put in time out in the kitchen, knowing it violated minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver had a 4 year old child in the kitchen while they were cooking during time out. The kitchen contains chemicals, sharp objects and other items that must be kept out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Discipline & child guidance
A 4 year old child was seperated from the group for time out for approximately 30 minutes.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A 4 year old child was asked during time out to stand still on a tape on the floor for about 4 minutes to approximately 30 minutes.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Other
A dog was brought into the center and they allowed the children around this dog without notifying the parents in writing.
HHSC 746.3901(1) — Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The director allowed a child to be put in time out in the kitchen, knowing it violated minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver had a 4 year old child in the kitchen while they were cooking during time out. The kitchen contains chemicals, sharp objects and other items that must be kept out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Discipline & child guidance
A 4 year old child was seperated from the group for time out for approximately 30 minutes.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A 4 year old child was asked during time out to stand still on a tape on the floor for about 4 minutes to approximately 30 minutes.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Other
A dog was brought into the center and they allowed the children around this dog without notifying the parents in writing.
HHSC 746.3901(1) — Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 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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May 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 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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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 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 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 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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May 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 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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May 16, 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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May 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier with a stuffed animal attached to it. The caregiver corrected the deficiency by removing the pacifier with the stuffed animal.
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 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Food & allergies Serious
Two out of five infants had a bottle proped with a blanket.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Safety & premises
One out of five infants was observed falling asleep while drinking a bottle in the crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Other Serious
The two year old caregiver was observed yelling at the children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier with a stuffed animal attached to it. The caregiver corrected the deficiency by removing the pacifier with the stuffed animal.
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 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Food & allergies Serious
Two out of five infants had a bottle proped with a blanket.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Safety & premises
One out of five infants was observed falling asleep while drinking a bottle in the crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Other Serious
The two year old caregiver was observed yelling at the children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 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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Apr 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 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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Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 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 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 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 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The two year old caregiver was observed watching a video on a laptop while using headphones during naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
Multiple infants were observed to be sleeping in the cribs with blankets covering them.
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 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Food & allergies
Recited: Two bottles in the infant room was not labeled the child's name.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Other Serious
One 8 month old was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Other Serious
Two infants were observed to be swaddled while sleeping without the sleep exemption form.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The two year old caregiver was observed watching a video on a laptop while using headphones during naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
Multiple infants were observed to be sleeping in the cribs with blankets covering them.
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 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Food & allergies
Recited: Two bottles in the infant room was not labeled the child's name.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Other Serious
One 8 month old was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Other Serious
Two infants were observed to be swaddled while sleeping without the sleep exemption form.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Other
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Sep 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant was sleeping in a crib with yarn tied around the child's neck holding a pacifier.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Food & allergies
Two bottles in the infant room was not labeled the child's name.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-29.
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Safety & premises
One eight month old infant was observed with a bottle in the crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Other
Lighting was inadequate in the three year old classroom during naptime.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and not washing her hands afterwards.
HHSC 746.3415(6) — Employee Handwashing After Personal Toileting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Other
The play scape lacked four inches of the required six inches of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant was sleeping in a crib with yarn tied around the child's neck holding a pacifier.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Food & allergies
Two bottles in the infant room was not labeled the child's name.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-29.
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Safety & premises
One eight month old infant was observed with a bottle in the crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Other
Lighting was inadequate in the three year old classroom during naptime.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and not washing her hands afterwards.
HHSC 746.3415(6) — Employee Handwashing After Personal Toileting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Other
The play scape lacked four inches of the required six inches of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 11, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year CI: This was corrected at inspection when a current form was posted.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers lacked a current servicing.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 11, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year CI: This was corrected at inspection when a current form was posted.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers lacked a current servicing.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
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Other
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