Thistle Bee Discovery Center
1381 BUNTON CREEK RD, Kyle, TX 78640 · Hays County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Celia Keller
- Phone
- (512) 504-3119
- Regulated since
- Feb 12, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1370806 · number 1717440
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2023 | 16 | 10 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (8) |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 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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Aug 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2026 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 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One child's epi-pen expired in November 2025.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One child's epi-pen expired in November 2025.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Illness & medication
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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 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This investigation found that the parent was not notified of a minor injury at pick up.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This investigation found that the parent was not notified of a minor injury at pick up.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Other
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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's last sanitation inspection was January 2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's last sanitation inspection was January 2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 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.
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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Feb 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 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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Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 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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Oct 23, 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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Oct 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 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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Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 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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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 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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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 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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Mar 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Supervision was compromised when a child hid in the food pantry.
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 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Supervision was compromised when a child hid in the food pantry.
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 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 29, 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 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was a child that was left unattended in a classroom for 2 minutes.
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 2024-03-11. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was a child that was left unattended in a classroom for 2 minutes.
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 2024-03-11. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 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 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2024 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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Dec 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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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection a caregiver had access to children in care unsupervised without an eligible background check. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the caregiver from the classroom and submitting the online background check during the inspection.
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 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Other
The last documented sanitation inspection occurred on 3/17/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-10. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Other Serious
During the walk-through inspection, the pool gate was not locked. This was immediately corrected when a new lock was secured to the gate making the pool inaccessible to the children in care.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Safety & premises
Upon review of records, there were no fire, severe weather, shelter, or lock-down drills documented. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by conducting a fire drill and severe weather drill.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Staff background & training
Upon review of records, Health and Safety trainings were missing in 3 out of 4 records. Also missing was the Consumer Product Annual Certification.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection a caregiver had access to children in care unsupervised without an eligible background check. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the caregiver from the classroom and submitting the online background check during the inspection.
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 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Other
The last documented sanitation inspection occurred on 3/17/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-10. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Other Serious
During the walk-through inspection, the pool gate was not locked. This was immediately corrected when a new lock was secured to the gate making the pool inaccessible to the children in care.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Safety & premises
Upon review of records, there were no fire, severe weather, shelter, or lock-down drills documented. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by conducting a fire drill and severe weather drill.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Staff background & training
Upon review of records, Health and Safety trainings were missing in 3 out of 4 records. Also missing was the Consumer Product Annual Certification.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers were not able to intervene when a child was able to leave the playground and run into the parking lot.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers were not able to intervene when a child was able to leave the playground and run into the parking lot.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Other Serious
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Jul 25, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers were not able to intervene when a child was able to leave the playground and run into the parking lot.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not report to Child Care Regulation when a child was placed at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 25, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers were not able to intervene when a child was able to leave the playground and run into the parking lot.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not report to Child Care Regulation when a child was placed at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Other Serious
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Mar 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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Mar 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 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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Jan 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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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 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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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The sign in/sign out tracking system does not include the time of arrival, the time of departure, and initials/idintifier of person signing the child in and out.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Other
All caregivers do not have access to the child trackiing system during the day.
HHSC 746.631(b) — Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Other
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The sign in/sign out tracking system does not include the time of arrival, the time of departure, and initials/idintifier of person signing the child in and out.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Other
All caregivers do not have access to the child trackiing system during the day.
HHSC 746.631(b) — Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During investigation, it was found that the operation's menu was not posted in an area that was easily visible to parents.
HHSC 746.403(a) — Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During investigation, it was found that the operation's menu was not posted in an area that was easily visible to parents.
HHSC 746.403(a) — Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. 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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Sep 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 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 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 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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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Mar 31, 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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Mar 31, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was found during the investigation that the operation was not allowing parents into the building during operating hours.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-06-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 30, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was found during the investigation that the operation was not allowing parents into the building during operating hours.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
It was found during the inspection that there was melatonin lotion in the infant room that was not labeled with the child to whom it belongs name.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-04.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
It was found during the inspection that there was melatonin lotion in the infant room that was not labeled with the child to whom it belongs name.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Mar 1, 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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Mar 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Annual fire inspection was past due. -
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Annual fire inspection was past due. -
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 27, 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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Dec 27, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child was injured at the operation and sought medical treatment on 12/16/2021. A self-report was not made to licensing.
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 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-01-20.
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Illness & medication
A copy of the incident report was not available. A incident report was not completed after the incident.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-01-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 23, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child was injured at the operation and sought medical treatment on 12/16/2021. A self-report was not made to licensing.
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 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-01-20.
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Illness & medication
A copy of the incident report was not available. A incident report was not completed after the incident.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-01-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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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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Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 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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Oct 8, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2021 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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