Merryhill School
711 W ARBROOK BLVD, Arlington, TX 76015 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 439
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Michelle Bechtel
- Phone
- (817) 472-9494
- Regulated since
- Aug 25, 2009
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 455768 · number 977006
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Other (4) |
| 2024 | 10 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (6) |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Seven of the ten staff records reviewed did not have the required twenty-four hours of annual training in the required training topics.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-24. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Seven of the ten staff records reviewed did not have the required twenty-four hours of annual training in the required training topics.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-24. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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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 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 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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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not treat the child with respect and patience when they called a child a crybaby.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Other
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not teach the child acceptable behavior or self-control when they used a marker to make a mark on the child as a consequence of having marked with a marker on another child.
HHSC 746.2803(3) — Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not treat the child with respect and patience when they called a child a crybaby.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Other
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver did not teach the child acceptable behavior or self-control when they used a marker to make a mark on the child as a consequence of having marked with a marker on another child.
HHSC 746.2803(3) — Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Other Serious
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 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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Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 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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Oct 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver pulled on the child's arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Other Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver yelled the children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation was aware of an incident that may have placed a child at risk and did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Other Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The parent was not notified of an incident that may have placed their child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver pulled on the child's arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Other Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The caregiver yelled the children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation was aware of an incident that may have placed a child at risk and did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Other Serious
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance with The Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The parent was not notified of an incident that may have placed their child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Other Serious
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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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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was noticed during inspection that infants haven't have the opportunities for outdoor play.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 25, 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 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no certification that the operation have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC. The director certified that she receives the emails and notifies parents.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-19.
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Safety & premises
I observed loose fill to be less than the required amount. Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-23. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios
There was not a working carbon monoxide detector present during the operation. A staff member installed batteries in the carbon monoxide detector during my visit.
HHSC 746.5535(a)(2) — Install CO Detector System- In Compliance with State or Local Fire Marshal's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-19.
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Illness & medication
4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
2 children with allergies, does not have an emergency food allergy plan present.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no certification that the operation have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC. The director certified that she receives the emails and notifies parents.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-19.
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Safety & premises
I observed loose fill to be less than the required amount. Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-23. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
There has been no fire inspection conducted within the last 12 months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios
There was not a working carbon monoxide detector present during the operation. A staff member installed batteries in the carbon monoxide detector during my visit.
HHSC 746.5535(a)(2) — Install CO Detector System- In Compliance with State or Local Fire Marshal's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-19.
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Illness & medication
4 of 10 children's records need updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Mar 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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Jul 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 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 26, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Other Serious
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Apr 26, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver did not use good judgment with putting her leg over a child to force him to lay down.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver at the operation tried to force a child to sleep during naptime.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Apr 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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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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