Arka Montessori Academy Of Risinger
5801 W. RISINGER RD., Fort Worth, TX 76123 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 160
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tewuanna Smith Teal
- Phone
- (817) 663-7729
- Regulated since
- Jun 18, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1469003 · number 1791060
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 20 | 14 | Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (4), Other (10) |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 20, 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 20, 2026 Inspection · 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 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 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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Jul 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises
Staff allowed a child under age 2 years to use play equipment with a five-foot surface height which resulted in the child being injured. (Note: The maximum height of the highest designated play surface for children under the age of 2 years is 32 inches).
HHSC 746.4607(b)(2) — Maximum Height - Under Age 5
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises
Staff allowed a child under age 2 years to use play equipment with a five-foot surface height which resulted in the child being injured. (Note: The maximum height of the highest designated play surface for children under the age of 2 years is 32 inches).
HHSC 746.4607(b)(2) — Maximum Height - Under Age 5
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Out of 13 infant feeding instructions 12 were not current. The last day updated was May, 2026
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Out of 13 infant feeding instructions 12 were not current. The last day updated was May, 2026
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Other
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have current SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-25. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver completed CPR through an on-line course which did not allow them to practice their skills on a manikin.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher on one vehicle has not been approved by the fire marshal since April 2024.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have a current immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have current SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-25. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver completed CPR through an on-line course which did not allow them to practice their skills on a manikin.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher on one vehicle has not been approved by the fire marshal since April 2024.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have a current immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Staff background & training
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May 5, 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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May 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
Video footage showed a caregiver failing to implement positive redirection strategies with the children. Video footage shows that the caregiver failed to appropriately intervene and redirect children during an altercation. The footage shows the caregiver physically restraining one child by the arm while instructing the other child to retaliate by hitting the child.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Records & paperwork Serious
It was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when disciplining a child in care. A video recording captured the caregiver aggressively grabbing and pulling a child by their arms multiple times, an action that resulted in bruising on the child?s right upper arm and left lower arm. The video recording also captured the caregiver grabbing the child's leg, which caused the child to fall backward. (Note: The caregiver is no longer employed).
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Other Serious
It was found that a caregiver yelled at a child during an altercation with another child. Additionally, the caregiver has a pattern of yelling at children when frustrated.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
Video footage showed a caregiver failing to implement positive redirection strategies with the children. Video footage shows that the caregiver failed to appropriately intervene and redirect children during an altercation. The footage shows the caregiver physically restraining one child by the arm while instructing the other child to retaliate by hitting the child.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Records & paperwork Serious
It was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when disciplining a child in care. A video recording captured the caregiver aggressively grabbing and pulling a child by their arms multiple times, an action that resulted in bruising on the child?s right upper arm and left lower arm. The video recording also captured the caregiver grabbing the child's leg, which caused the child to fall backward. (Note: The caregiver is no longer employed).
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Other Serious
It was found that a caregiver yelled at a child during an altercation with another child. Additionally, the caregiver has a pattern of yelling at children when frustrated.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 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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Aug 20, 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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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence that the caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for when the child was left in the classroom alone.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is sufficient evidence that a child was left alone in a classroom without a teacher present for a period of time at the operation.
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 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence that the caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for when the child was left in the classroom alone.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is sufficient evidence that a child was left alone in a classroom without a teacher present for a period of time at the operation.
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 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Other Serious
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Aug 6, 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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Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 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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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 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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Jul 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 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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Jul 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of the specific children she was responsible for during the transition from the classroom to the gym.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that a child was left alone in a classroom without a caregiver present.
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 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
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Other Serious
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Jul 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of the specific children she was responsible for during the transition from the classroom to the gym.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that a child was left alone in a classroom without a caregiver present.
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 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 2, 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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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that director responsibilities were not meant when the director became aware of the situation and did not have the animal removed and allowed children to come into contact with the frog.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-18.
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Supervision & ratios
There is sufficient evidence to determine that children had contact with the frog at the daycare during the hours of operation.
HHSC 746.3905(a) — Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-18.
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Other Serious
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Jun 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that director responsibilities were not meant when the director became aware of the situation and did not have the animal removed and allowed children to come into contact with the frog.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-18.
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Supervision & ratios
There is sufficient evidence to determine that children had contact with the frog at the daycare during the hours of operation.
HHSC 746.3905(a) — Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 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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May 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver's peditatric first aid training certificate expired on 4/2025.
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 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver's pediatric CPR training certificate reviewed durign the inspection was expired on 4/2025.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver's peditatric first aid training certificate expired on 4/2025.
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 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver's pediatric CPR training certificate reviewed durign the inspection was expired on 4/2025.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
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Staff background & training
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May 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of all children she was responsible for when she entered the building and left one child behind.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of how many children she was responsible for when she entered the building and left one child behind.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of all children she was responsible for when she entered the building and left one child behind.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of how many children she was responsible for when she entered the building and left one child behind.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Other Serious
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 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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Mar 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Dec 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 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 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of the specific children she was responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that a child was left unsupervised at the operation for a total of 8 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 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 25, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of the specific children she was responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that a child was left unsupervised at the operation for a total of 8 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 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-12-02.
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Other Serious
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Jul 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 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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Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 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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May 9, 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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May 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 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 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 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 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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