Kiddie Academy Of Northlake
7255 CANYON FALLS RD, Northlake, TX 76226 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 234
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lori Tindell
- Phone
- (940) 241-7222
- Regulated since
- Jan 3, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1453302 · number 1779822
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 78 | 18 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (36), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (20), Other (12) |
| 2024 | 24 | 12 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (6), Supervision & ratios (8), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was not properly supervising infants during naptime when the staff was observed reading a book.
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 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Food & allergies
Infant bottles are not labeled with the first name and last initial.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Other
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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was not properly supervising infants during naptime when the staff was observed reading a book.
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 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Food & allergies
Infant bottles are not labeled with the first name and last initial.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 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 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have information regarding water activities.
HHSC 746.501(a)(15) — Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have information on how parents can access the minimum standards online.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-23.
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Records & paperwork
One child was missing a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-23.
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Safety & premises
Six children files had a parent listed as the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have information regarding water activities.
HHSC 746.501(a)(15) — Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have information on how parents can access the minimum standards online.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-23.
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Records & paperwork
One child was missing a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-23.
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Safety & premises
Six children files had a parent listed as the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 27, 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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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has multiple children with noted food allergies but there is no food allergy form on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-13. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not completed carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguisher check since September.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-06. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have a completed admission form and does not have immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-13. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has multiple children with noted food allergies but there is no food allergy form on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-13. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not completed carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguisher check since September.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-06. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have a completed admission form and does not have immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-13. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director's files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
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Other
The permits holders have not maintained compliance with minimum standards.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has two infants that require a written feeding form, one infant does not have an updated form.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director's files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
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Other
The permits holders have not maintained compliance with minimum standards.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has two infants that require a written feeding form, one infant does not have an updated form.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director's files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver's CPR and First Aid had expired. The caregiver was present during the inspection, working with children.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has removed their required posting board.
HHSC 746.401(1) — Posting Requirements - License
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director's files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver's CPR and First Aid had expired. The caregiver was present during the inspection, working with children.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has removed their required posting board.
HHSC 746.401(1) — Posting Requirements - License
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 15, 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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Oct 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 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 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 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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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver working alone with infants has been employed for over 90 days with no CPR.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
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Staff background & training
The operations director has 22 hours of the required 30 hours for their 2024-2025 training year. The director is also missing required topics
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver working alone with infants has been employed for over 90 days with no CPR.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
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Staff background & training
The operations director has 22 hours of the required 30 hours for their 2024-2025 training year. The director is also missing required topics
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers in the 2B classrooms did not know the number of children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation Pre-K classroom wall has not been repaired.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-21. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers in the 2B classrooms did not know the number of children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation Pre-K classroom wall has not been repaired.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-21. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Other Serious
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Jun 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers in the 2B and 3C classrooms did not know the number of children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-17. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers in the 2B and 3C classrooms did not know the number of children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-17. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other Serious
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver in the 3C classroom stated that there were 11 children in care and there were 10 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Other Serious
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver in the 3C classroom stated that there were 11 children in care and there were 10 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation has multiple classrooms gaps of paint missing on the wall at children's level.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has one child enrolled with a food allergy that does not have a food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-10. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Other
Form 2885, Children's Product Certification, has not been completed since 2023
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-10. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's files have not been maintained and the operation did not have children's files available to be reviewed during inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-28. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have completed files for the 8 employees.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-28. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation has multiple classrooms gaps of paint missing on the wall at children's level.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has one child enrolled with a food allergy that does not have a food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-10. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Other
Form 2885, Children's Product Certification, has not been completed since 2023
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-10. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's files have not been maintained and the operation did not have children's files available to be reviewed during inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-28. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have completed files for the 8 employees.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-28. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to check the label on an infant's bottle prior to feeding, which resulted in the bottle being given to the incorrect child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent or obtain a signature.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies Serious
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May 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to check the label on an infant's bottle prior to feeding, which resulted in the bottle being given to the incorrect child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent or obtain a signature.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Food & allergies Serious
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May 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver in the 3C classroom stated that there were 9 children in care and their were 13 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The infant classroom was observed to have 1 caregiver to 7 infants present during inspection. The ratio is 1:4 based on the specified age group.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Other Serious
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver in the 3C classroom stated that there were 9 children in care and their were 13 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The infant classroom was observed to have 1 caregiver to 7 infants present during inspection. The ratio is 1:4 based on the specified age group.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that children in the three-year-old classroom were left alone.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on observations made and information gathered, it is determined that the operation has been operating out of ratio in multiple classrooms in the morning.
HHSC 746.1611(b) — Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the operation has had multiple allegations and known incidents that were not reported to CCR.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that children in the three-year-old classroom were left alone.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on observations made and information gathered, it is determined that the operation has been operating out of ratio in multiple classrooms in the morning.
HHSC 746.1611(b) — Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the operation has had multiple allegations and known incidents that were not reported to CCR.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 28, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation has one employee who has been employed for over a year and has not completed their 24 hours of training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall compliance.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 28, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation has one employee who has been employed for over a year and has not completed their 24 hours of training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall compliance.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall compliance.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-02-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-02-28.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-02-28.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall compliance.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-02-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-02-28.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-02-28.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not updated their admission form to include required 2023 information.
HHSC 746.605(12)(A) — Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not updated their admission form to include required 2023 information.
HHSC 746.605(12)(A) — Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A substitute caregiver fell asleep while supervising children during naptime.
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 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A substitute caregiver fell asleep while supervising children during naptime.
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 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, caregivers at the operation neglectfully supervised a child in care by leaving them alone on the playground for more than 20 minutes. Resulting in the child having to find their way back inside the building.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation and external video footage, caregivers did not ensure the safety of a child left alone for over 20 minutes on the outside playground.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
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Illness & medication
Based on an interview with the child's parents and external documentation received, the child's incident report was not signed by the parents as of 10/3/24.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, caregivers at the operation neglectfully supervised a child in care by leaving them alone on the playground for more than 20 minutes. Resulting in the child having to find their way back inside the building.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation and external video footage, caregivers did not ensure the safety of a child left alone for over 20 minutes on the outside playground.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
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Illness & medication
Based on an interview with the child's parents and external documentation received, the child's incident report was not signed by the parents as of 10/3/24.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 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 19, 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 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver did not use good judgment as a caregiver sat on the floor and restrained a child on their lap.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-30.
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Other Serious
Based on external documentation reviewed a caregiver inappropriately responded to an incident involving two children, by grabbing a child and then pulling them by one arm off of the floor.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-30.
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Illness & medication
Based on interviews conducted and external documentation reviewed, an incident report was not signed by a member of management or the parent due to the information being inaccurate.
HHSC 746.705 — Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-30.
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Other Serious
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Sep 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver did not use good judgment as a caregiver sat on the floor and restrained a child on their lap.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-30.
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Other Serious
Based on external documentation reviewed a caregiver inappropriately responded to an incident involving two children, by grabbing a child and then pulling them by one arm off of the floor.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-30.
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Illness & medication
Based on interviews conducted and external documentation reviewed, an incident report was not signed by a member of management or the parent due to the information being inaccurate.
HHSC 746.705 — Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-30.
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Other Serious
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Sep 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not change a child's diaper all day while the child was in care, which resulted in a diaper rash and the child having to go to the doctor.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-19. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not change a child's diaper all day while the child was in care, which resulted in a diaper rash and the child having to go to the doctor.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-19. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 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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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 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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Jul 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify CCR or remove the director as controlling person. CI: Designee removed the previous director during inspection.
HHSC 746.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-27.
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Illness & medication Serious
Four children 20 months and under have been administered medication that the directions stated require doctors approval. The children do not have doctors note on file.
HHSC 746.3805(a)(1) — Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-15.
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Safety & premises
Five children do not have a food allergy plan on file. One child has a food allergy plan that is not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's fire inspection has expired. The operation has not contacted the local fire marshal to schedule and inspection, as required.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify CCR or remove the director as controlling person. CI: Designee removed the previous director during inspection.
HHSC 746.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-27.
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Illness & medication Serious
Four children 20 months and under have been administered medication that the directions stated require doctors approval. The children do not have doctors note on file.
HHSC 746.3805(a)(1) — Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-15.
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Safety & premises
Five children do not have a food allergy plan on file. One child has a food allergy plan that is not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's fire inspection has expired. The operation has not contacted the local fire marshal to schedule and inspection, as required.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 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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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2024 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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Nov 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 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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Sep 22, 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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Sep 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 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 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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