Blossoming Humans LLC

3101 HOWARD LN, Austin, TX 78728 · Travis County

30cited violations

2serious

20inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 68
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Irasema Ibarra Franklin
Phone: (512) 861-5213
Regulated since: Feb 24, 2021
HHSC IDs: Operation 1362815 · number 1712538
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 8
Records & paperwork 6
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	0	Supervision & ratios (2)
2025	8	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4)
2024	4	0	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)
2023	16	2	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Two children, aged 20 months and 16 months of age, were in cribs on a bare mattress with no sheet or cover. The mattress is plastic with perforations
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-25.
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Two children, aged 20 months and 16 months of age, were in cribs on a bare mattress with no sheet or cover. The mattress is plastic with perforations
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-25.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A personnel file did not include all of the required documents. There was no proof of graduation from high school.
  
  HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-16. Correction verified 2025-09-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies did not contain all of the required information.
  
  HHSC 746.501(b) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-09-16. Correction verified 2025-09-16.
- Records & paperwork
  Admission information did not include all of the required information.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-16. Correction verified 2025-09-16.
- Records & paperwork
  Personnel files were missing the required affidavits
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-16. Correction verified 2025-09-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A personnel file did not include all of the required documents. There was no proof of graduation from high school.
  
  HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-16. Correction verified 2025-09-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies did not contain all of the required information.
  
  HHSC 746.501(b) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-09-16. Correction verified 2025-09-16.
- Records & paperwork
  Admission information did not include all of the required information.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-16. Correction verified 2025-09-16.
- Records & paperwork
  Personnel files were missing the required affidavits
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-16. Correction verified 2025-09-16.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director does not have current CPR/First Aid training.
  
  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 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-07.
- Safety & premises
  A hammock tied between a fence and tree was observed on the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the hammock was removed.
  
  HHSC 746.4603(4) — Prohibited Equipment - Exercise Rings, Trapeze Bars, Free-Swinging Ropes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-23.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director does not have current CPR/First Aid training.
  
  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 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-07.
- Safety & premises
  A hammock tied between a fence and tree was observed on the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the hammock was removed.
  
  HHSC 746.4603(4) — Prohibited Equipment - Exercise Rings, Trapeze Bars, Free-Swinging Ropes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One staff was present and had access to children without an active background check. The staff was sent home by the director during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-17.
- Illness & medication
  The operation had an expired epinephrine auto injector for a child with an allergy.
  
  HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation had a trapeze bar hanging on a chain outside for children to use. This was corrected when the director removed the trapeze bar and chain during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4603(4) — Prohibited Equipment - Exercise Rings, Trapeze Bars, Free-Swinging Ropes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-15.
- Records & paperwork
  3 caregivers did not have a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One staff was present and had access to children without an active background check. The staff was sent home by the director during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-17.
- Illness & medication
  The operation had an expired epinephrine auto injector for a child with an allergy.
  
  HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation had a trapeze bar hanging on a chain outside for children to use. This was corrected when the director removed the trapeze bar and chain during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4603(4) — Prohibited Equipment - Exercise Rings, Trapeze Bars, Free-Swinging Ropes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-15.
- Records & paperwork
  3 caregivers did not have a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers and the director did not have required trainings. This includes emergency preparedness, food allergy training, hazardous material training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  Four out of five children with food allergies did not have their food allergy plans on site at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
- Other
  Swing set on the playground did not have the required use zone.
  
  HHSC 746.4807(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
- Other
  Loose fill on playground was not at least six inches. This helps to absorb the impact if a child falls, espcially under slides and swings.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-01-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers and the director did not have required trainings. This includes emergency preparedness, food allergy training, hazardous material training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  Four out of five children with food allergies did not have their food allergy plans on site at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
- Other
  Swing set on the playground did not have the required use zone.
  
  HHSC 746.4807(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
- Other
  Loose fill on playground was not at least six inches. This helps to absorb the impact if a child falls, espcially under slides and swings.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-01-23.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Blossoming Humans LLC, 3101 HOWARD LN, Austin, TX 78728-7114 (operation ID 1362815, operation number 1712538), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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