Kiddie Academy
1814 E GRIFFIN PKWY, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 119
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Elvia Alaniz
- Phone
- (956) 271-4807
- Regulated since
- Aug 1, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1266747 · number 1644124
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One out of ten children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One out of ten children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of ten staff files reviewed has an expired first aid / cpr training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Food & allergies
Graham crackers and water were served during PM snack. Snack is missing a food group.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Staff background & training
Ten staff files were reviewed. Three staff files with foreign education are missing translation / equivalence. Staff training files for six staff members are missing certificates. One file is missing start date and orientation statement.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of ten staff files reviewed has an expired first aid / cpr training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Food & allergies
Graham crackers and water were served during PM snack. Snack is missing a food group.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Staff background & training
Ten staff files were reviewed. Three staff files with foreign education are missing translation / equivalence. Staff training files for six staff members are missing certificates. One file is missing start date and orientation statement.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 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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Feb 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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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Administering medication, (2) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (3) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Administering medication, (2) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (3) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 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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Nov 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 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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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated in English.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing 10 hours of annual training for training year 3/19/2022 -3/18/2023. A second caregiver was missing 3 hours of annual training for training year 9/15/2022 - 9/14/2023.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-30. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (1). Hearing and vision screening requirements (2). (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (3). The Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; (4). ) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; (5). provisions to provide a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in your center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. In addition, your policies must inform parents that they have the right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care; and (6). Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Safety & premises
Animal feces was observed in the children's outdoor playground. Note: This was CORRECTED at inspection as the animal feces was removed from the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-23.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have documentation showing how the caregiver meets the minimum education qualifications.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated in English.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing 10 hours of annual training for training year 3/19/2022 -3/18/2023. A second caregiver was missing 3 hours of annual training for training year 9/15/2022 - 9/14/2023.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-30. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (1). Hearing and vision screening requirements (2). (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (3). The Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; (4). ) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; (5). provisions to provide a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in your center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. In addition, your policies must inform parents that they have the right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care; and (6). Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Safety & premises
Animal feces was observed in the children's outdoor playground. Note: This was CORRECTED at inspection as the animal feces was removed from the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-23.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have documentation showing how the caregiver meets the minimum education qualifications.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Other
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Aug 17, 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 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 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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Aug 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 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 5, 2023 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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May 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 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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Oct 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver with was missing annual training for training year 3/19/2021 - 3/18/2022 on the following topics: (1) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (2) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials A second caregiver was missing 24 clock hours of annual training for training year 10/23/2021 - 10/22/2022.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A wall in a perk rom and in the outdoor playground were observed with peeling paint in an area accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two caregivers did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose in both toddler rooms. Note: This was addressed with the staff during the inspection and staff proceeded to wash their hands.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Other Serious
There was no carbon monoxide detector at the center.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's training record was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver with was missing annual training for training year 3/19/2021 - 3/18/2022 on the following topics: (1) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (2) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials A second caregiver was missing 24 clock hours of annual training for training year 10/23/2021 - 10/22/2022.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A wall in a perk rom and in the outdoor playground were observed with peeling paint in an area accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two caregivers did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose in both toddler rooms. Note: This was addressed with the staff during the inspection and staff proceeded to wash their hands.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Other Serious
There was no carbon monoxide detector at the center.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver's training record was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-11-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two walls in a toddler room were not maintained as chipping paint was observed accessible to children. A 1 inch wide hole on a wall was also observed in the same room.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-11-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two walls in a toddler room were not maintained as chipping paint was observed accessible to children. A 1 inch wide hole on a wall was also observed in the same room.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 20, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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