Bertha Academy LLC
6402 SARATOGA BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78414 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 99
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Margaret Perez
- Phone
- (361) 993-4386
- Regulated since
- Mar 20, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1287732 · number 1660883
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 16 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (2), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 13 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 16 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (4), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 1, 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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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of the eight staff records monitored did not have the in person training that is required to complete the on line certification training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
In the toddler/prek3 classroom, two year old children were observed and choking hazards were present in the play areas, in access to children under the age of 3.
HHSC 746.2501(5) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-17. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the infant classroom, infant equipment currently used was observed to be unsanitary.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection was observed to be expired.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-10-02. Correction verified 2026-09-16.
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Illness & medication
Out of the ten children's records monitored, two were missing the emergency care authorization, one was missing the special care statement, one was missing the healthcare provider statement, and three were missing current and updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Records & paperwork
One out of the 8 records monitored did not have a record ready for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of the eight staff records monitored did not have the in person training that is required to complete the on line certification training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
In the toddler/prek3 classroom, two year old children were observed and choking hazards were present in the play areas, in access to children under the age of 3.
HHSC 746.2501(5) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-17. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the infant classroom, infant equipment currently used was observed to be unsanitary.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection was observed to be expired.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-10-02. Correction verified 2026-09-16.
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Illness & medication
Out of the ten children's records monitored, two were missing the emergency care authorization, one was missing the special care statement, one was missing the healthcare provider statement, and three were missing current and updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Records & paperwork
One out of the 8 records monitored did not have a record ready for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation combined infant aged children with 18m and older children, in the music room, when combing for the 45 minutes prior to closing.
HHSC 746.1615 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation combined infant aged children with 18m and older children, in the music room, when combing for the 45 minutes prior to closing.
HHSC 746.1615 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's staff did not report to Child Care Regulation, a child's injury that required medical attention.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 out of the 5 staff records monitored, did not have their annual training current for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Childhood Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Records & paperwork
The outdoor monthly checklists have not been completed since May of 2025 and are not current.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The center director did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Staff background & training
3 out of the 5 staff records monitored, did not have their annual training current for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Childhood Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Illness & medication
4 out of the 10 children's records monitored, did not have up-to-date immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Records & paperwork
The outdoor monthly checklists have not been completed since May of 2025 and are not current.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 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 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 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 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 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's staff did not make the decision to call for emergency services when a child showed an urgent need for medical care.
HHSC 746.3605(b)(1) — Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-21. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's staff did not make the decision to call for emergency services when a child showed an urgent need for medical care.
HHSC 746.3605(b)(1) — Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-21. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 23, 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 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 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 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Infant children were left unsupervised when a caregiver left her classroom for a restroom break and asked a second caregiver to supervise them when that caregiver was caring for a separate group of children in a different room.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Children were placed in a highchair for approximately 5-10 minutes as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Apr 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Infant children were left unsupervised when a caregiver left her classroom for a restroom break and asked a second caregiver to supervise them when that caregiver was caring for a separate group of children in a different room.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Children were placed in a highchair for approximately 5-10 minutes as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Other Serious
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Mar 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One infant classroom caregiver was observed on her personal cell phone while she was supervising children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-18. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 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 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Jan 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
10 children in the toddler/ PreK mixed classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their food.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-07. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
10 children were observed eating in highchairs and were observed to not be strapped to their seats that require seat straps.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-07. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
10 children in the toddler/ PreK mixed classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their food.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-07. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while caring for children. Inspector spoke to staff who stated they are not allowed to be on their cell phones when in a classroom with children. Inspector has previously provided technical assistance on staff on cell phones while caring for children during a previous inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while caring for children. Inspector spoke to staff who stated they are not allowed to be on their cell phones when in a classroom with children. Inspector has previously provided technical assistance on staff on cell phones while caring for children during a previous inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-18.
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Other
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Mar 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Inspector observed one person present and in a classroom with unsupervised access to children without an initial background check submitted. At the time of inspection the caregiver was seen in multiple classrooms.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Inspector observed one person present and in a classroom with unsupervised access to children without an initial background check submitted. At the time of inspection the caregiver was seen in multiple classrooms.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Inspector observed two classrooms out of ratio. The infant room had 11 infants with one caregiver. The caregiver did not know the ages of the infants except that the youngest infant was one month old. A second classroom had one caregiver with 23 children. The children were between 2-4 yrs. old. The specified age group was 3 yrs. old.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two infants were observed being left asleep in car seats while in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-13. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Inspector observed two classrooms out of ratio. The infant room had 11 infants with one caregiver. The caregiver did not know the ages of the infants except that the youngest infant was one month old. A second classroom had one caregiver with 23 children. The children were between 2-4 yrs. old. The specified age group was 3 yrs. old.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two infants were observed being left asleep in car seats while in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-13. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Inspector observed two classrooms change children and not sanitize the diaper changing table after each child.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-15. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have annual documentation for checking the carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguishers monthly.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Inspector observed two classrooms change children and not sanitize the diaper changing table after each child.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-15. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan was missing information such as how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, and how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-15. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have annual documentation for checking the carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguishers monthly.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 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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Aug 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One staff left classroom to open the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. There was one staff with 8 infants until the second staff returned.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Inspector observed one 4 month old infant in a crib lying on a boppy pillow.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
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Food & allergies Serious
Inspector observed one 6 month old infant in a bouncer with a blanket and bottle. Staff stated the blanket was being used to prop bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One staff left classroom to open the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. There was one staff with 8 infants until the second staff returned.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Inspector observed one 4 month old infant in a crib lying on a boppy pillow.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
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Food & allergies Serious
Inspector observed one 6 month old infant in a bouncer with a blanket and bottle. Staff stated the blanket was being used to prop bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Mar 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Several classrooms were observed to have chipped paint on walls which is accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Several classrooms were observed to have chipped paint on walls which is accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two out of six classrooms observed did not have an activity plan posted.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Other Serious
One child, age five months old, was observed sitting in a bouncy seat for almost thirty minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Food & allergies
A caregiver in the infant room was observed feeding a child with bottle while child was sitting in a bouncer seat.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Safety & premises
Two stationary play structures (one blue Thomas the Train and one red/pink fire truck) was observed with broken plastic parts. The broken plastic was observed to be sharp with jagged edges which poses a risk to children.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two out of six classrooms observed did not have an activity plan posted.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Other Serious
One child, age five months old, was observed sitting in a bouncy seat for almost thirty minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Food & allergies
A caregiver in the infant room was observed feeding a child with bottle while child was sitting in a bouncer seat.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Safety & premises
Two stationary play structures (one blue Thomas the Train and one red/pink fire truck) was observed with broken plastic parts. The broken plastic was observed to be sharp with jagged edges which poses a risk to children.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Other
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Jun 16, 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 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 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 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was observed talking to another caregiver through the door to which her back was turned toward the children resulting in one child crawling out the doorway and into the hallway.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Other
One child was observed awake sitting in a stroller during naptime. NOTE: this was corrected at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2907(a) — Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In one classroom, childrens' snack was not placed on a plate or napkin prior to serving.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was observed talking to another caregiver through the door to which her back was turned toward the children resulting in one child crawling out the doorway and into the hallway.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Other
One child was observed awake sitting in a stroller during naptime. NOTE: this was corrected at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2907(a) — Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In one classroom, childrens' snack was not placed on a plate or napkin prior to serving.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.