Pioneer Drive Cdc
750 BUCCANEER DR, Abilene, TX 79605 · Taylor County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 250
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 09:00 AM-02:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Pamela Mcelhaney
- Phone
- (325) 692-6776
- Regulated since
- Oct 19, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94446 · number 27811
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Other (4) |
| 2024 | 26 | 12 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 10 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 10 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 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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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
7 children were observed to be unbuckled in the kidney bean toddler table during meal service. This was corrected at inspection when all the children were removed from the table.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-04-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an updated sanitation inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-03. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Safety & premises
A child allergic to peanuts did not have an allergy plan on file that was signed by both the parent and the physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-03. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
7 children were observed to be unbuckled in the kidney bean toddler table during meal service. This was corrected at inspection when all the children were removed from the table.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-04-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an updated sanitation inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-03. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Safety & premises
A child allergic to peanuts did not have an allergy plan on file that was signed by both the parent and the physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an updated fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-03. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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Apr 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 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 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver made demeaning and inappropriate comments towards the children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
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Other Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver yelled at children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver made demeaning and inappropriate comments towards the children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
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Other Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver yelled at children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
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Other
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Jan 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have enrollment procedures or a policy for policy changes.
HHSC 746.501(a)(13) — Written Operational Policies - Enrollment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
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Other
The last documented gas inspection was from 2022.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Illness & medication
Seven of ten children records did not have a current immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have enrollment procedures or a policy for policy changes.
HHSC 746.501(a)(13) — Written Operational Policies - Enrollment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
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Other
The last documented gas inspection was from 2022.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Illness & medication
Seven of ten children records did not have a current immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 2, 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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Oct 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 25, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an operational staff who had access to a child in care unsupervised did not have Positive Guidance and Discipline Training when an incident occurred with prohibited punishment.
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-15. Correction verified 2024-07-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an operational employee forcefully picked a child in care up off the ground by their left arm on more than one occasion when the child was acting defiant.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-15. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 25, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an operational staff who had access to a child in care unsupervised did not have Positive Guidance and Discipline Training when an incident occurred with prohibited punishment.
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-15. Correction verified 2024-07-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an operational employee forcefully picked a child in care up off the ground by their left arm on more than one occasion when the child was acting defiant.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-15. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 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 4, 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 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a caregiver failed to utilize good judgement and self-control when a sleep aid was administered to children in care prior to naptime. The caregiver failed to utilize good judgement when she administered a sleep aid without parental consent.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-08. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Records & paperwork Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a collateral caregiver failed to report a caregiver administering an over-the-counter sleep aid to children in care prior to naptime.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-08. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Other Serious
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Mar 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a caregiver failed to utilize good judgement and self-control when a sleep aid was administered to children in care prior to naptime. The caregiver failed to utilize good judgement when she administered a sleep aid without parental consent.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-08. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Records & paperwork Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a collateral caregiver failed to report a caregiver administering an over-the-counter sleep aid to children in care prior to naptime.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-08. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 21, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that the primary caregiver was not current on the required annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Safety & premises
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a young child in care was placed in a crib twice for hitting another child in care as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2803(2) — Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that toddlers were placed in their cribs at the end of day during pick-up so the caregivers could clean the classroom.
HHSC 746.2907(b) — Toddler Out of Crib When Not Sleeping
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 21, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that the primary caregiver was not current on the required annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Safety & premises
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a young child in care was placed in a crib twice for hitting another child in care as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2803(2) — Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that toddlers were placed in their cribs at the end of day during pick-up so the caregivers could clean the classroom.
HHSC 746.2907(b) — Toddler Out of Crib When Not Sleeping
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two of the transportation vehicles were inspected. One transportation vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher. The other transportation vehicle had an expired fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two transportation vehicles were inspected. One of the two transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two transportation vehicles were inspected. Two vehicles did not have an electronic alarm system as required.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two of the transportation vehicles were inspected. One transportation vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher. The other transportation vehicle had an expired fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two transportation vehicles were inspected. One of the two transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two transportation vehicles were inspected. Two vehicles did not have an electronic alarm system as required.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-14.
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Safety & premises 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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Oct 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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Oct 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a caregiver failed to utilize good judgment with a child in care when the caregiver applied forceful pressure to a young child's arm with their hand and pulled the child upward from the ground.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a child in care was physically abused by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a caregiver failed to utilize good judgment with a child in care when the caregiver applied forceful pressure to a young child's arm with their hand and pulled the child upward from the ground.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a child in care was physically abused by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Other Serious
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Aug 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that three caregivers neglectfully supervised a child in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a young child in care was unsupervised for a 15-minute duration.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that three caregivers neglectfully supervised a child in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a young child in care was unsupervised for a 15-minute duration.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Jan 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver did not have current CPR First Aid when caring for children.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver did not have current CPR First Aid when caring for children.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 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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Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that two caregivers forcefully threw a ball at a child's face leaving a red mark. It was also determined that one of the two caregivers forcefully picked a child in care up by the arms and placed the child in time-out in a forceful manner.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that two caregivers forcefully threw a ball at a child's face leaving a red mark. It was also determined that one of the two caregivers forcefully picked a child in care up by the arms and placed the child in time-out in a forceful manner.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Other Serious
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Oct 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined that a caregiver utilized corporal punishment on a child in care during nap time.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined that a caregiver utilized corporal punishment on a child in care during nap time.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the walk-through inspection 3 of the 10 classrooms had diaper creams located in the diaper changing station easily accessible to children in care. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by relocating the diaper creams to a high cabinet where children in care could not reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Apr 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the walk-through inspection 3 of the 10 classrooms had diaper creams located in the diaper changing station easily accessible to children in care. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by relocating the diaper creams to a high cabinet where children in care could not reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A 3 year old child in care was in the bathroom alone unsupervised by the caregiver.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A 3 year old child in care was in the bathroom alone unsupervised by the caregiver.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 11, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver with provisional conditions was left alone with the class for approximately a 2 minute duration.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-01-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 11, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver with provisional conditions was left alone with the class for approximately a 2 minute duration.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-01-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
10 personnel files were reviewed during the unannounced inspection. All 10 personnel files were missing documentation for required annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the unannounced inspection the operation's policies and procedures were reviewed. The operation was missing a Safe Sleep policy. The operation was also missing instructions for contacting the local Child Care Regulation office and the abuse neglect hotline. Specifics regarding physical activity were also missing in the policies and procedures.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
10 personnel files were reviewed during the unannounced inspection. All 10 personnel files were missing documentation for required annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the unannounced inspection the operation's policies and procedures were reviewed. The operation was missing a Safe Sleep policy. The operation was also missing instructions for contacting the local Child Care Regulation office and the abuse neglect hotline. Specifics regarding physical activity were also missing in the policies and procedures.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
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Staff background & training
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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.