Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center
5500 N LOOP 256, Palestine, TX 75801 · Anderson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 220
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Carl Simons
- Phone
- (903) 729-3139
- Regulated since
- May 14, 1999
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 159971 · number 542022
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2023 | 26 | 18 | Supervision & ratios (16), Discipline & child guidance (6), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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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 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 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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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 30, 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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Apr 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 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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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 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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May 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
While reviewing immunization records for the Health and Safty Audit, there were 6 children files that did not have up to date immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Illness & medication
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
While reviewing immunization records for the Health and Safty Audit, there were 6 children files that did not have up to date immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Apr 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 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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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. A child was found in the hallway alone by a caregiver. This was reported.
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 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. A child was found in the hallway alone by a caregiver. This was reported.
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 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Other
Based on a DFPS investigation, caregivers were not interacting positively with children. as the caregiver was playing dodgeball with two-year-olds.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Discipline & child guidance
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A two-year-old was placed in time out for over 2 minutes.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was viewed kicking a ball which resulted in hitting 3 children causing them to fall and cry.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parents in the required timeframe of the less serious injuries their children received.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Other
Based on a DFPS investigation, caregivers were not interacting positively with children. as the caregiver was playing dodgeball with two-year-olds.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Discipline & child guidance
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A two-year-old was placed in time out for over 2 minutes.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was viewed kicking a ball which resulted in hitting 3 children causing them to fall and cry.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parents in the required timeframe of the less serious injuries their children received.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-09. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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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Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 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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Feb 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The child-care center?s daily operation is not administered in compliance with the minimum standards. The director is not maintaining compliance with minimum standards by adequately supervising staff and having staff maintain appropriate supervision of the children, which has resulted in 3 supervision citations within a month.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-01. Correction verified 2023-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. Two caregivers did not show competency during the transition when they witnessed multiple children leave the transition line and did not complete a transition count or a sweep of the playground when entering the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-01. Correction verified 2023-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not adequately supervise the children she was responsible for resulting in a twenty-two month old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-01. Correction verified 2023-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The child-care center?s daily operation is not administered in compliance with the minimum standards. The director is not maintaining compliance with minimum standards by adequately supervising staff and having staff maintain appropriate supervision of the children, which has resulted in 3 supervision citations within a month.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-01. Correction verified 2023-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. Two caregivers did not show competency during the transition when they witnessed multiple children leave the transition line and did not complete a transition count or a sweep of the playground when entering the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-01. Correction verified 2023-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not adequately supervise the children she was responsible for resulting in a twenty-two month old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-01. Correction verified 2023-03-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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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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Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 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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Feb 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The child-care center?s daily operation is not administered in compliance with the minimum standards
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. Supervision was not met when a child was able to wander out of the restroom without the caregiver's knowledge. The caregiver was unaware of the ongoing activity of the child she was responsible for and lacked visual and auditory awareness.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to the parent within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The child-care center?s daily operation is not administered in compliance with the minimum standards
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. Supervision was not met when a child was able to wander out of the restroom without the caregiver's knowledge. The caregiver was unaware of the ongoing activity of the child she was responsible for and lacked visual and auditory awareness.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to the parent within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 9, 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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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not show competency during the transition from the exterior playground to the classroom resulting in a three year old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground. A secondary caregiver did not show competency during the transition when she witnessed the child hiding under the equipment and did not advise the primary caregiver.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not adequately supervise the children she was responsible for resulting in a three year old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not show competency during the transition from the exterior playground to the classroom resulting in a three year old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground. A secondary caregiver did not show competency during the transition when she witnessed the child hiding under the equipment and did not advise the primary caregiver.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not adequately supervise the children she was responsible for resulting in a three year old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 18, 2022 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while allowing children to transition alone from the front desk to the backyard resulting in a child eloping from the operation and returning to the parent?s vehicle.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Supervision was not met when a child was able to exit the building without operation staff knowing. Operation staff did not have visual nor auditory awareness of the child?s whereabouts and was therefore unable to intervene.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while allowing children to transition alone from the front desk to the backyard resulting in a child eloping from the operation and returning to the parent?s vehicle.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Supervision was not met when a child was able to exit the building without operation staff knowing. Operation staff did not have visual nor auditory awareness of the child?s whereabouts and was therefore unable to intervene.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 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 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The afterschool program counselor did not demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children when performing assigned responsibilities when they pulled a child?s hair out of anger.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The afterschool program counselor was observed using cruel and unusual treatment of a child when they pulled a child?s hair out of anger.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Apr 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The afterschool program counselor did not demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children when performing assigned responsibilities when they pulled a child?s hair out of anger.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The afterschool program counselor was observed using cruel and unusual treatment of a child when they pulled a child?s hair out of anger.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Feb 10, 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 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 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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Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Transport driver did not have transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Transport driver did not have transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 8, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found not to be in compliance. The driver did not have pre-service or transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Illness & medication
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found not to be in compliance. The parents were not given an incident report as required.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 8, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found not to be in compliance. The driver did not have pre-service or transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Illness & medication
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found not to be in compliance. The parents were not given an incident report as required.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 18, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
At the inspection, three out of ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit in the file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 18, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
At the inspection, three out of ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit in the file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Records & paperwork
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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.