Jennifer Bell

520 PAWNEE ST, Aubrey, TX 76227 · Denton County

42cited violations

6serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 8
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Phone: (414) 315-5156
Regulated since: Nov 30, 2020
HHSC IDs: Operation 1362256 · number 1712108
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 8
Supervision & ratios 14
Safety & premises 8
Food & allergies 4
Staff background & training 4
Records & paperwork 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	24	2	Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (8), Food & allergies (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2023	4	0	Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2022	8	2	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6)
2021	6	2	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 19, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Two children were not informed in writing that the operation does not have liability insurance.
  
  HHSC 747.213(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-24. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
- Food & allergies
  Menus detailing all meals and snacks that were prepared and served over the past three months were not accessible during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3113(1) — Maintain Menus
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher was not mounted.
  
  HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
- Illness & medication
  The immunization records for one child were not up to date.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 19, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Two children were not informed in writing that the operation does not have liability insurance.
  
  HHSC 747.213(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-24. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
- Food & allergies
  Menus detailing all meals and snacks that were prepared and served over the past three months were not accessible during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3113(1) — Maintain Menus
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher was not mounted.
  
  HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
- Illness & medication
  The immunization records for one child were not up to date.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The primary caregiver allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
- Safety & premises
  The daily schedule does not incorporate provisions for at least two opportunities for outdoor play each day.
  
  HHSC 747.2104(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  Two children were not informed in writing that the operation does not have liability insurance.
  
  HHSC 747.213(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-11. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
- Food & allergies
  Menus detailing all meals and snacks that were prepared and served over the past three months were not accessible during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3113(1) — Maintain Menus
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
- Safety & premises
  The fence was discovered to be in disrepair, with exposed nails, and dog waste was accessible to the children in the backyard.
  
  HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
- Other
  Form 2885 was not accessible at the time of the inspection. It was rectified during the inspection when the primary caregiver filled out the form and provided it for licensing.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-04.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher was not mounted.
  
  HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-11. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
- Illness & medication
  The immunization records for both children were not up to date.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The primary caregiver allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
- Safety & premises
  The daily schedule does not incorporate provisions for at least two opportunities for outdoor play each day.
  
  HHSC 747.2104(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  Two children were not informed in writing that the operation does not have liability insurance.
  
  HHSC 747.213(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-11. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
- Food & allergies
  Menus detailing all meals and snacks that were prepared and served over the past three months were not accessible during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3113(1) — Maintain Menus
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
- Safety & premises
  The fence was discovered to be in disrepair, with exposed nails, and dog waste was accessible to the children in the backyard.
  
  HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
- Other
  Form 2885 was not accessible at the time of the inspection. It was rectified during the inspection when the primary caregiver filled out the form and provided it for licensing.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-04.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher was not mounted.
  
  HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-11. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
- Illness & medication
  The immunization records for both children were not up to date.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver has 9 hours of the required 30 hours for the 2021-2022 training year.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
- Records & paperwork
  Four children's records were reviewed and found to be incomplete.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver has 9 hours of the required 30 hours for the 2021-2022 training year.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
- Records & paperwork
  Four children's records were reviewed and found to be incomplete.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's outdoor play spaces has not been maintenance and has high grass and weeds. The operations fence has opening larger than 3.5 inches but less than 9 inches wide.
  
  HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operations fire extinguisher is not mounted.
  
  HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have any 2022 documented checks for CO, Smoke Detector, or fire extinguisher. CI: The primary caregiver checked the CO, Smoke detector, and fire extinguisher during inspection and documented it.
  
  HHSC 747.5337(a)(3) — Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and Installation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-14.
- Illness & medication Serious
  One child in care does not have a file with immunization at the operation.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's outdoor play spaces has not been maintenance and has high grass and weeds. The operations fence has opening larger than 3.5 inches but less than 9 inches wide.
  
  HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operations fire extinguisher is not mounted.
  
  HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have any 2022 documented checks for CO, Smoke Detector, or fire extinguisher. CI: The primary caregiver checked the CO, Smoke detector, and fire extinguisher during inspection and documented it.
  
  HHSC 747.5337(a)(3) — Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and Installation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-14.
- Illness & medication Serious
  One child in care does not have a file with immunization at the operation.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not added the Promotion of Physical Activity section to their polices.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operations fire extinguisher is not mounted.
  
  HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
- Illness & medication Serious
  The operation does not have immunization records for one child enrolled.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not added the Promotion of Physical Activity section to their polices.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operations fire extinguisher is not mounted.
  
  HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
- Illness & medication Serious
  The operation does not have immunization records for one child enrolled.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Jennifer Bell, 520 PAWNEE ST, Aubrey, TX 76227-1424 (operation ID 1362256, operation number 1712108), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.