Donna Carroll Amador
847 MEADOWLARK CIR, Granbury, TX 76049 · Hood County
Program
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Phone
- (817) 559-7115
- Regulated since
- Jul 13, 2007
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 321252 · number 876872
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
3 active play structures in the backyard did not have the required 6 foot use zones. This was corrected at inspection with the structures being repositioned.
HHSC 747.4603 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-10.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined through interviews that the caregiver was sleeping on at least one occasion while children were in care during naptime. It was determined that the caregiver was not aware of child activities at that time.
HHSC 747.1503(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 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined through interviews that a child was spanked on more than one occasion as a form of discipline.
HHSC 747.2705(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
his standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. During the investigator's interview with the caregiver, the caregiver described a child in care in a disrespectful manner.
HHSC 747.1501(c)(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. It was determined through interviews that the caregiver has spanked children in care.
HHSC 747.2705(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The smoke detector located next to the kitchen where the children eat was not working. This was corrected at inspection with a new battery installed.
HHSC 747.5111 — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Annual training did not include 3 hours of training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
HHSC 747.1309(e)(2) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
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Illness & medication
Current operational policies did not have information on illness and exclusion, safe sleep policies, and promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
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Other Serious
5 Children enrolled did not have parental rights notifications.
HHSC 747.207(9) — Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
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Staff background & training
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was placed in a table top high chair for feeding without being buckled in, as the manufacture installed buckle was missing. This was corrected when the caregiver moved the infant to another table top highchair and buckled in.
HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Snacks were observed served to 4 children directly on the table surface. This was corrected when the caregiver placed the snacks on paper towels.
HHSC 747.3117(5) — Food Service and Preparation - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-03.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The provider did not have a sign-in and out log for the 4 children in attendance during the inspection.
HHSC 747.635(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-15.
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Other
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Dec 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A current written activity plan listing all requirements was not available for review.
HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Other
Children were watching TV not associated with a written activity plan or educational activity. The caregiver turned the TV off during the inspection.
HHSC 747.2105(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-12.
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Food & allergies
Written feeding instructions were not updated for an infant in care who was not ready for table food.
HHSC 747.2321(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have the safe sleep policy included.
HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Illness & medication
Two non-school-age children did not have immunization records on file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Other
Four non-school-age children did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Other
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