Because We Care Learning Academy
1317 PICADILLY DR BLDG A, Pflugerville, TX 78660 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Celena Soto
- Phone
- (512) 551-2898
- Regulated since
- Apr 25, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1391021 · number 1730258
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | Other (4) |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 16 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (6), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 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 10, 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 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined a caregiver did not use good judgment when yelling at another staff member in front of children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other Serious
It was found that a caregiver yelled at the children as a form of discipline while in the classroom and on the playground.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined a caregiver did not use good judgment when yelling at another staff member in front of children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other Serious
It was found that a caregiver yelled at the children as a form of discipline while in the classroom and on the playground.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other Serious
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 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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Sep 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a dime size hole in the toddler classroom's wall.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Safety & premises
A water hose which presented a tripping hazard was observed on the PreK outdoor space. This was corrected when the water hose was removed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a dime size hole in the toddler classroom's wall.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Safety & premises
A water hose which presented a tripping hazard was observed on the PreK outdoor space. This was corrected when the water hose was removed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 2, 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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Sep 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a caregiver was not demonstrating good judgement when playing with the children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 31, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that a caregiver was not demonstrating good judgement when playing with the children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 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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Dec 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 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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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two contractors were left alone with children in their careand counted in ratio who do not meet caregiver qualifications. A caregiver from the operation joined the group to supervise the children during the inspection so that the children were not alone with the contractors.
HHSC 746.1401(e) — Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-06.
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Staff background & training
Two contractors did not have orientation to the child-care center.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(1)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-20. Correction verified 2024-11-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two contractors were left alone with children in their careand counted in ratio who do not meet caregiver qualifications. A caregiver from the operation joined the group to supervise the children during the inspection so that the children were not alone with the contractors.
HHSC 746.1401(e) — Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-06.
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Staff background & training
Two contractors did not have orientation to the child-care center.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(1)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-20. Correction verified 2024-11-20.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for during inspection. This was corrected when the number of children present was brought to the caregiver's attention and confirmed during inspection with the caregiver.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-28. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver had CPR training that was completed online.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
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Safety & premises
Three pieces of stationary outdoor equipment did not have enough use zone space when measured during inspection.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Safety & premises
Three pieces of outdoor rocking and rotating equipment did not have enough use zone space when measured during inspection.
HHSC 746.4813(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Safety & premises
The loose-fill did not have the required depth when measured during inspection.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Illness & medication
Two children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
HHSC 746.623(2)(D) — Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Other Serious
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for during inspection. This was corrected when the number of children present was brought to the caregiver's attention and confirmed during inspection with the caregiver.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-28. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver had CPR training that was completed online.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
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Safety & premises
Three pieces of stationary outdoor equipment did not have enough use zone space when measured during inspection.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Safety & premises
Three pieces of outdoor rocking and rotating equipment did not have enough use zone space when measured during inspection.
HHSC 746.4813(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Safety & premises
The loose-fill did not have the required depth when measured during inspection.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Illness & medication
Two children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
HHSC 746.623(2)(D) — Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 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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Jan 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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Jun 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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Jun 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 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 13, 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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Mar 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was found during the inspection the operation had crib sheets on one crib and two play yards that were loose fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the fitted sheets.
HHSC 746.2415(c)(2) — Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-27.
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Other
It was found during the inspection children had access to the outside AC units.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was found during the inspection the operation had crib sheets on one crib and two play yards that were loose fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the fitted sheets.
HHSC 746.2415(c)(2) — Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-27.
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Other
It was found during the inspection children had access to the outside AC units.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 13, 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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Sep 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have proof of first aid certification and was alone with a group of children.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have proof of first aid certification and was alone with a group of children.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 20, 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 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
It was found that an operation did not report a positive Covid case to child care regulation. The case was reported to parents and staff.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jun 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
It was found that an operation did not report a positive Covid case to child care regulation. The case was reported to parents and staff.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Illness & medication
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Apr 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 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 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A classroom with a specified age of 23 months had 10 children, being over ratio by one child. The oldest child was moved to the next age group to put the classroom into ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Other
5 of 10 infant feeding instructions reviewed had not been updated in the last 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A classroom with a specified age of 23 months had 10 children, being over ratio by one child. The oldest child was moved to the next age group to put the classroom into ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Other
5 of 10 infant feeding instructions reviewed had not been updated in the last 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 17, 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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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 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 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 23, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 23, 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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