St Marys Child Development Center
507 W SPRUCE ST, West, TX 76691 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Stormy Clark
- Phone
- (254) 826-7043
- Regulated since
- Feb 27, 2007
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 296225 · number 861029
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 6 | Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 18, 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 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined during the time of the incident two children were sent back to their classroom from the restroom without a caregiver walking them or present for supervision.
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 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined a caregiver popped a child on their stomache during a diaper change.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence it was determined the operation did not notify the parent immediately about the incident until the following day.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Illness & medication
The operation had not completed an incident report for the incident and had not provided the parent with a copy of an incident report.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined during the time of the incident two children were sent back to their classroom from the restroom without a caregiver walking them or present for supervision.
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 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined a caregiver popped a child on their stomache during a diaper change.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence it was determined the operation did not notify the parent immediately about the incident until the following day.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Illness & medication
The operation had not completed an incident report for the incident and had not provided the parent with a copy of an incident report.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a food allergy plan on file for review.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
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Illness & medication
Two children in care did not have immunization records on file for review.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosed food allergy, did not have a food allergy plan on file for review.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
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Illness & medication
Two children in care did not have immunization records on file for review.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 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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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 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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Sep 27, 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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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 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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Sep 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that proper supervision was not maintained while children were playing on the playground and a child was able to get out of a fence on the playground, into an unfenced area.
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 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that proper supervision was not maintained while children were playing on the playground and a child was able to get out of a fence on the playground, into an unfenced area.
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 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 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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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-03. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the latest inspection form posted. The last inspection form posted was from 2022.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
The child safety alarm was tested for the transportation vehicle and it was not observed to be working correctly.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-03. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-03. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the latest inspection form posted. The last inspection form posted was from 2022.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
The child safety alarm was tested for the transportation vehicle and it was not observed to be working correctly.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-03. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There was a caregiver that did not have in person CPR training with utilization of a manikin.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There was a caregiver that did not have in person CPR training with utilization of a manikin.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was neglected.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation, it was found that caregivers did not supervise a child in care when the child was left outside without adult supervision.
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 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Other
During an investigation it was found that children under the age of 5 years old were playing in an area that was not fenced in.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was neglected.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation, it was found that caregivers did not supervise a child in care when the child was left outside without adult supervision.
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 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Other
During an investigation it was found that children under the age of 5 years old were playing in an area that was not fenced in.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 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 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was 1 classroom that was out of ratio. The classroom had 7 children with one caregiver in the room, while the other caregiver was throwing the trash away. The other caregiver came back into the classroom to bring the deficiency into compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was 1 classroom that was out of ratio. The classroom had 7 children with one caregiver in the room, while the other caregiver was throwing the trash away. The other caregiver came back into the classroom to bring the deficiency into compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2023 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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Apr 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation within 48 hours as required. The incident occurred on 3/29/23 and Child Care Regulation was not notified until 4/11/23.
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 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-04-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation within 48 hours as required. The incident occurred on 3/29/23 and Child Care Regulation was not notified until 4/11/23.
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 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 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 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 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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Jun 30, 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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Jun 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 5, 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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Apr 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
It was determined during the interviews that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by popping the child on the bottom, swatting at his hand and yanking the child off the table.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-12.
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Other Serious
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Apr 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
It was determined during the interviews that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by popping the child on the bottom, swatting at his hand and yanking the child off the table.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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