Georgetown Spanish Academy

1004 S ROCK ST, Georgetown, TX 78626 · Williamson County

21cited violations

6serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 34
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 08:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Patricia Van Swelm
Phone: (512) 635-0757
Regulated since: Jan 9, 2017
HHSC IDs: Operation 1255776 · number 1634571
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 11
Safety & premises 1
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 1
Other 5

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	9	3	Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (1), Other (3)
2023	1	0	Supervision & ratios (1)
2022	11	3	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  One caregiver left their classroom to open the door to allow CCR in the building.
  
  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 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
- Other
  Two children were in high chairs that had safety straps installed, but the children were not buckled into the safety straps.
  
  HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-05.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Two caregivers were observed leaving their classrooms unattended.
  
  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 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-08-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was not an additional caregiver in the building during naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-08-05.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One child was observed sleeping in a play yard with a weighted blanket. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the blanket.
  
  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 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-08-05.
- Other
  3 children did not have current feeding instructions. This was corrected at inspection when the director obtained the feeding instructions from the parents.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-22.
- Other
  One classroom's lighting was too dark and required a flashlight for the children to be seen. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned on the light to allow the children to be seen.
  
  HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  Children's records were off site and not available upon request. This was corrected at inspection when the records were returned to the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.601(c) — Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  Personnel records were off-site and not available upon request. This was corrected at inspection when the records were returned to the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-22.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not documenting fire drills practiced. The last documented drill was 11/2022. There was a drill conducted while I was present to meet compliance.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-25.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Out of four personnel files reviewed two were missing notarized affidavits.
  
  HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-07-11. Correction verified 2022-07-11.
- Other Serious
  Two caregivers gave the in correct number of children there were responsible for.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-28. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
- Staff background & training
  The director was missing four out of 30 clocked hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-11. Correction verified 2022-07-11.
- Other Serious
  One of two play yards did not have a tight fitting sheet.
  
  HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-28. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
- Records & paperwork
  Infant daily reports are not being completed or shared with parents.
  
  HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-28. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list certified in the past year.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-11. Correction verified 2022-07-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies did not have information regarding the promotion of active play.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-11. Correction verified 2022-07-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  Out of four children files reviewed one did not have the acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies.
  
  HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-11. Correction verified 2022-07-11.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Out of four children files reviewed one did not have immunizations.
  
  HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-11. Correction verified 2022-07-11.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has not had a current Sanitation inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-16. Correction verified 2022-05-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have the drill times and dates avaliable to review.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-01. Correction verified 2022-04-01.
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 Georgetown Spanish Academy, 1004 S ROCK ST, Georgetown, TX 78626-5837 (operation ID 1255776, operation number 1634571), 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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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.