Harris Ross Head Start
303 FERGUSON ST, Taylor, TX 76574 · Williamson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-04:00 PM
- Phone
- (512) 365-1070
- Regulated since
- Nov 4, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94355 · number 23197- 1407
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 14 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (6), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (8) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 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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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify CCR about a change in director within five days of the change
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 27, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify CCR about a change in director within five days of the change
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-29. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 9, 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 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 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 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used physical contact as a method of discipline rather than using positive guidance techniques that encourage the child's self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used physical contact as a method of discipline rather than using positive guidance techniques that encourage the child's self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Other
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 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 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 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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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 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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Mar 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 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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Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 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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Feb 3, 2026 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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Feb 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 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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Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 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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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 29, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Information obtained in an investigation show that while the operation self-reported, they did not do so within the required two-day time period when they left a voicemail but did not call the statewide hot line for after-hours reporting.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 29, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Information obtained in an investigation show that while the operation self-reported, they did not do so within the required two-day time period when they left a voicemail but did not call the statewide hot line for after-hours reporting.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An individual was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the background check was resubmitted during inspection and the director had the person leave.
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 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An individual was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the background check was resubmitted during inspection and the director had the person leave.
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 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.
HHSC 746.2431(3) — Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.
HHSC 746.2431(3) — Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-06. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 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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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One child had a medication without a parent signature and date authorizing the medication to be used. This was corrected at inspection when the parent signed and dated the medication authorization.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-28.
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Illness & medication
The medication container had a medication that expired on 5/2023. It was found that the child was no longer enrolled. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge removed the medication to send back to the parent.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-28.
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Other
The first aid kit contained expired items including antiseptic that expired on 10/2021 and 2/2024, burn cream that expired on 1/2022, and eyewash that expired on 8/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge removed the expired items and placed them in the trash.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-28.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One child had a medication without a parent signature and date authorizing the medication to be used. This was corrected at inspection when the parent signed and dated the medication authorization.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-28.
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Illness & medication
The medication container had a medication that expired on 5/2023. It was found that the child was no longer enrolled. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge removed the medication to send back to the parent.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-28.
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Other
The first aid kit contained expired items including antiseptic that expired on 10/2021 and 2/2024, burn cream that expired on 1/2022, and eyewash that expired on 8/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge removed the expired items and placed them in the trash.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One careigver was present without receiving a background check eligibilty letter. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
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 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One careigver was present without receiving a background check eligibilty letter. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
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 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.
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 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Safety & premises
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
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Illness & medication
Three children with food allergy emergency plans did not have the medication listed on the plan present at the operation.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Staff background & training
Nine out of ten staff files did not have statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.
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 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Safety & premises
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
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Illness & medication
Three children with food allergy emergency plans did not have the medication listed on the plan present at the operation.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Staff background & training
Nine out of ten staff files did not have statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 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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Apr 25, 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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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During inspection, the file drawer with staff records was locked and unable to be opened to verify that annual trainings were being completed.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-10.
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Other
The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.
HHSC 746.3403 — Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-04-14.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During inspection, the file drawer with staff records was locked and unable to be opened to verify that annual trainings were being completed.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-10.
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Other
The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.
HHSC 746.3403 — Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-04-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 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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