Little Dreamer's Daycare Center
1008 MILL RUN RD, Athens, TX 75751 · Henderson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Almesha Coleman
- Phone
- (903) 368-5368
- Regulated since
- Mar 20, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1156713 · number 1548352
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 22 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (4), Other (6) |
| 2021 | 32 | 10 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (8), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The last gas leak test was conducted 8/20/2024.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18.
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Other
While reviewing children's files, 4 children did not have information for authorization for medical treatment.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04.
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Safety & premises
While reviewing children's files, 4 children did not have an address or phone number for an emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The last gas leak test was conducted 8/20/2024.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18.
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Other
While reviewing children's files, 4 children did not have information for authorization for medical treatment.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-30.
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Safety & premises
While reviewing children's files, 4 children did not have an address or phone number for an emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-30.
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Other
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May 20, 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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May 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 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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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation did not provide training hours to review.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
While doing a walk through of the infant room, 1 child was in a restrictive device inside a crib and 2 infants under 12 months had blankets on them. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the restrictive device and the blankets from the crib while I was present.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-18.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation did not provide training hours to review.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
While doing a walk through of the infant room, 1 child was in a restrictive device inside a crib and 2 infants under 12 months had blankets on them. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the restrictive device and the blankets from the crib while I was present.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 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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Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed within the last 12 months.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill under the swing is not maintained to 9 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the parent's rights information in the operational policy or an acknowledgment that the parents were given the information.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed within the last 12 months.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill under the swing is not maintained to 9 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the parent's rights information in the operational policy or an acknowledgment that the parents were given the information.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The HASA was completed and the caregivers did not have the 6 required topics for training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two diaper changing pads were observed to have tears and could no longer be sanitized properly.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-06. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The HASA was completed and the caregivers did not have the 6 required topics for training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two diaper changing pads were observed to have tears and could no longer be sanitized properly.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-06. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During inspection, one caregiver was observed not having the necessary educational requirements.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During inspection, one caregiver was observed not having the necessary educational requirements.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed. 4 records were not maintained.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Records & paperwork
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed. 4 records were not maintained.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Records & paperwork
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 8, 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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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 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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Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Tiesha Carter is a designated perpetrator of neglectful supervision, case #48871715, date 12/4/21, with conditions. One condition is that Tiesha is unable to supervise children alone. On 4/14/22, Tiesha Carter was observed supervising two children alone during transition to a classroom.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Other
During the inspection, a classroom was observed with a child's television program on that was not related to the daily activity. The caregiver stated she turns it on in the morning to start the day and wait for devotion time.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Other Serious
During inspection, 2 infant classrooms were observed to have infants in restrictive devices. A second walk through was conducted 30 minutes later and one class had the same 2 infants in the restrictive devices and the second class had the the same children in restrictive devices and one asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the infants from the devices.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-14.
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Other
During inspection, two infant rooms were observed to have infant feeding sheets that had not been updated. This was discussed with the caregivers and the person in charge.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-21. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection it was observed the operation did not have a staff list or licensing inspection posted.
HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-21. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Tiesha Carter is a designated perpetrator of neglectful supervision, case #48871715, date 12/4/21, with conditions. One condition is that Tiesha is unable to supervise children alone. On 4/14/22, Tiesha Carter was observed supervising two children alone during transition to a classroom.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Other
During the inspection, a classroom was observed with a child's television program on that was not related to the daily activity. The caregiver stated she turns it on in the morning to start the day and wait for devotion time.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Other Serious
During inspection, 2 infant classrooms were observed to have infants in restrictive devices. A second walk through was conducted 30 minutes later and one class had the same 2 infants in the restrictive devices and the second class had the the same children in restrictive devices and one asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the infants from the devices.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-14.
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Other
During inspection, two infant rooms were observed to have infant feeding sheets that had not been updated. This was discussed with the caregivers and the person in charge.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-21. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection it was observed the operation did not have a staff list or licensing inspection posted.
HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-21. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 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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Feb 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 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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Jan 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver had access to children before a background check was conducted.
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 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-08.
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Staff background & training
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing 1,5,6. The operation does not administer medication so #3 is not required.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-08.
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Safety & premises
One infant was not strapped in in a high chair table.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-02-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver had access to children before a background check was conducted.
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 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-02-08.
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Staff background & training
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing 1,5,6. The operation does not administer medication so #3 is not required.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-08.
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Safety & premises
One infant was not strapped in in a high chair table.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-02-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five records were reviewed. Staff #1 needs one more hour in one of the required topic areas. Staff #3 needs two hours.
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
Of 5 records reviewed Staff #1, #2, and #3 are missing this training.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
Of 5 records reviewed, staff #1, #2, and #3 do not have this training available.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing these required trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Safety & premises
A swing set is on the playground and required 6 inches of loose fill material is not installed.
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 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and Child #4 do not show the parents received the parent handbook (operational Policies).
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Other
A current gas leak inspection is not available.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Records & paperwork
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have a health statement or parent health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Records & paperwork
Four records were reviewed. Child # 2 and #3 need addresses for their healthcare provider.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Safety & premises
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have full info for emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five records were reviewed. Staff #1 needs one more hour in one of the required topic areas. Staff #3 needs two hours.
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
Of 5 records reviewed Staff #1, #2, and #3 are missing this training.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
Of 5 records reviewed, staff #1, #2, and #3 do not have this training available.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing these required trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Safety & premises
A swing set is on the playground and required 6 inches of loose fill material is not installed.
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 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and Child #4 do not show the parents received the parent handbook (operational Policies).
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Other
A current gas leak inspection is not available.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Records & paperwork
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have a health statement or parent health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Records & paperwork
Four records were reviewed. Child # 2 and #3 need addresses for their healthcare provider.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Safety & premises
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have full info for emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 21, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation, an operation employee did not use good judgment when they exited the vehicle without following transportation protocol. As a result, a child was left unattended on the vehicle for over 20 minutes.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation, an incident that put a child at risk occurred on 10/20/21 and the operation did not notify licensing per minimum standards.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
An employee parked and the left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring that each child was accounted for.
HHSC 746.5605(3) — Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded that an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee exited the vehicle to turn the alarm off, instead of walking through the vehicle to turn the alarm off.
HHSC 746.5625(c) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Illness & medication
An incident report was not completed for a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 21, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation, an operation employee did not use good judgment when they exited the vehicle without following transportation protocol. As a result, a child was left unattended on the vehicle for over 20 minutes.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation, an incident that put a child at risk occurred on 10/20/21 and the operation did not notify licensing per minimum standards.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
An employee parked and the left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring that each child was accounted for.
HHSC 746.5605(3) — Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded that an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee exited the vehicle to turn the alarm off, instead of walking through the vehicle to turn the alarm off.
HHSC 746.5625(c) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Illness & medication
An incident report was not completed for a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.