Bullard Early Education
111 N RATHER ST, Bullard, TX 75757 · Smith County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jessica White
- Phone
- (903) 894-7222
- Regulated since
- Aug 23, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 805488 · number 1265148
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (4) |
| 2024 | 12 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (8), Discipline & child guidance (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 6 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (6) |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6) |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walk through of the building, it was observed in a infant classroom a bean bag that the children use to lay down on as a calming corner. This was brought to the caregivers attention and removed from the classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(5) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-13.
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Safety & premises
During a review of the records, it was observed no server weather or lock down drill has been conducted this year nor a fire drill since April of 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walk through of the building, it was observed in a infant classroom a bean bag that the children use to lay down on as a calming corner. This was brought to the caregivers attention and removed from the classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(5) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-13.
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Safety & premises
During a review of the records, it was observed no server weather or lock down drill has been conducted this year nor a fire drill since April of 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 21, 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 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 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 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. There is not enough evidence to prove the operation informed the parent of the injury.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Illness & medication
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The parents of an injured child did not receive an incident report at the time of the incident.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. There is not enough evidence to prove the operation informed the parent of the injury.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Illness & medication
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The parents of an injured child did not receive an incident report at the time of the incident.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 11, 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 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 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 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an inspection of the center, it was observed an 8 month old infant sleeping in their crib with a blanket and stuff animal. The operation did not have an infant sleep exception form.
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 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an inspection of the center, it was observed an 8 month old infant sleeping in their crib with a blanket and stuff animal. The operation did not have an infant sleep exception form.
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 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a review of the parent handbook it was observed no mention of inclusive services offered at the operation.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a review of the parent handbook it was observed no mention of inclusive services offered at the operation.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-report allegations and has been found deficient. A caregiver who is no longer working at the center was observed roughly handling a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-05. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-report allegations and has been found deficient. A caregiver who is no longer working at the center was observed roughly handling a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-05. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 6, 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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May 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A group of about 5 students were left unsupervised while in the restroom. This was quickly corrected when the caregiver returned to the restroom. No students were injured.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A group of about 5 students were left unsupervised while in the restroom. This was quickly corrected when the caregiver returned to the restroom. No students were injured.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walk through of the building, an infant was observed with a small blanket in their crib. This was soon corrected by the caregiver.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing an infant asleep in their crib with their head cover with a small blanket. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the blanket from the crib.
HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walk through of the building, an infant was observed with a small blanket in their crib. This was soon corrected by the caregiver.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing an infant asleep in their crib with their head cover with a small blanket. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the blanket from the crib.
HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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May 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During a walk through of the playground it was observed a hole in the middle of the walk area on the larger playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-29. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During a walk through of the playground it was observed a hole in the middle of the walk area on the larger playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-29. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
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Safety & premises
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May 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 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 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 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 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 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parent of a child in care immediately of suspected abuse.
HHSC 746.307(a) — Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parent of a child in care immediately of suspected abuse.
HHSC 746.307(a) — Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a review of the parent handbook, it was observed by licensing missing information regrading the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a review of the parent handbook, it was observed by licensing missing information regrading the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Aug 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
This standard was revied in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report a covid-19 result in the appropriate time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Aug 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
This standard was revied in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report a covid-19 result in the appropriate time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Illness & medication
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May 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The pre-k restroom tile floor was damage with exposed wooden flooring. The operation quickly repaired this and was brought into compliance.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The pre-k restroom tile floor was damage with exposed wooden flooring. The operation quickly repaired this and was brought into compliance.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 30, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge did not demonstrate good judgment when a child was roughly handled. This caregiver is no longer working for the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. Positive methods of discipline were not used when a caregiver roughly handled a child. This caregiver is no longer working for the operation.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 30, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge did not demonstrate good judgment when a child was roughly handled. This caregiver is no longer working for the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. Positive methods of discipline were not used when a caregiver roughly handled a child. This caregiver is no longer working for the operation.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 13, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While conducting a follow up inspection, it was observed by licensing a 2 1/2 inch hole in the pre-k hallway going towards the playground with a car inside.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 13, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While conducting a follow up inspection, it was observed by licensing a 2 1/2 inch hole in the pre-k hallway going towards the playground with a car inside.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing an exposed crawl space on the pre-k playground. Also observed was a 2 1/2 inch hole in the pre-k hallway going towards the playground with a car inside.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing an exposed crawl space on the pre-k playground. Also observed was a 2 1/2 inch hole in the pre-k hallway going towards the playground with a car inside.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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