The Clifton School
2206 HEADS LN, Carrollton, TX 75006 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kerry James
- Phone
- (972) 416-4000
- Regulated since
- Feb 20, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1089296 · number 1496279
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | Safety & premises (6), Other (6) |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 16 | 6 | Illness & medication (6), Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current sanitation in specction.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-16. Correction verified 2026-04-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current sanitation in specction.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-16. Correction verified 2026-04-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One staff file was observed to be lacking proof of orientation training.
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's files were observed to bein need of updated physician health statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Illness & medication
One child file was observed to have an immunization exemption form that had not been signed or notarized.
HHSC 746.615(a) — Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One staff file was observed to be lacking proof of orientation training.
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's files were observed to bein need of updated physician health statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Illness & medication
One child file was observed to have an immunization exemption form that had not been signed or notarized.
HHSC 746.615(a) — Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Staff background & training
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
6 children files were reviewed and 1 child with a food allergy, did not have a completed food allergy plan signed by a physician as required.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Safety & premises
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
6 children files were reviewed and 1 child with a food allergy, did not have a completed food allergy plan signed by a physician as required.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
6 children files were reviewed and 1 child with a food allergy, did not have a completed food allergy plan signed by a physician as required.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Safety & premises
The two exit gates on the playground had locking mechanisms on them that could not be opened during the time of inspection and some staff did not have access to keys used to unlock the gates.
HHSC 746.4309 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Other
During a monitoring inspection, broken toys with sharp edges and debris were observed on the playground.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-14.
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Other
The use zone of slides on the playground did not extend 6 feet as required. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-14.
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Other
the use zone of two slides on the playground overlapped with the use zone of a climbing structure. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4805(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
6 children files were reviewed and 1 child with a food allergy, did not have a completed food allergy plan signed by a physician as required.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Safety & premises
The two exit gates on the playground had locking mechanisms on them that could not be opened during the time of inspection and some staff did not have access to keys used to unlock the gates.
HHSC 746.4309 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Other
During a monitoring inspection, broken toys with sharp edges and debris were observed on the playground.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-14.
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Other
The use zone of slides on the playground did not extend 6 feet as required. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-14.
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Other
the use zone of two slides on the playground overlapped with the use zone of a climbing structure. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4805(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-14.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 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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Jul 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child was missing a labeled nap cot.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child was missing a labeled nap cot.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-18.
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Other
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Jul 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not let the director know that a child had become injured while in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Other Serious
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Jul 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not let the director know that a child had become injured while in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers are not current in CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
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Illness & medication
One of the eight children's records reviewed do not have current immunizations on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
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Records & paperwork
A playground maintenance checklist was not recorded for the months of April or May
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers are not current in CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
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Illness & medication
One of the eight children's records reviewed do not have current immunizations on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
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Records & paperwork
A playground maintenance checklist was not recorded for the months of April or May
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 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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Nov 17, 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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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver has hit a child or children with their hand.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Withholding active outdoor play was used as a consequence for negative behaviors.
HHSC 746.2805(9) — Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Food & allergies
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Food has been used as a reward for positive behavior.
HHSC 746.3301(h) — Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Nov 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver has hit a child or children with their hand.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Withholding active outdoor play was used as a consequence for negative behaviors.
HHSC 746.2805(9) — Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Food & allergies
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Food has been used as a reward for positive behavior.
HHSC 746.3301(h) — Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Other Serious
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Aug 19, 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 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Loose-fill on the primary playground did not meet a depth of 6 inches on all use zone space.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Safety & premises
The emergency evacuation diagram did not include section 746.5207(a)(3) and (a)(4).
HHSC 746.5207(a)(3) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Loose-fill on the primary playground did not meet a depth of 6 inches on all use zone space.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Safety & premises
The emergency evacuation diagram did not include section 746.5207(a)(3) and (a)(4).
HHSC 746.5207(a)(3) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 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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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. The directors failed to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with the minimum standards relating to reporting of communicable diseases to state agencies and families.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Illness & medication
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not properly notify Child Care Licensing of four cases of a communicable disease at the operation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Illness & medication
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. Parents were not properly notified of two cases of a communicable disease at the operation.
HHSC 746.307(d) — Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jun 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. The directors failed to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with the minimum standards relating to reporting of communicable diseases to state agencies and families.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Illness & medication
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not properly notify Child Care Licensing of four cases of a communicable disease at the operation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Illness & medication
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. Parents were not properly notified of two cases of a communicable disease at the operation.
HHSC 746.307(d) — Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Feb 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 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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Nov 5, 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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Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 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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