Sarah Brattain

311 SURF ST, Lake Dallas, TX 75065 · Denton County

14cited violations

1serious

11inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Sarah Brattain
Phone: (972) 891-2263
Regulated since: Jun 17, 2019
HHSC IDs: Operation 1323117 · number 1685691
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Supervision & ratios 8
Staff background & training 3
Records & paperwork 1
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	1	Supervision & ratios (2)
2025	5	0	Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1)
2024	1	0	Supervision & ratios (1)
2023	4	0	Supervision & ratios (4)
2021	2	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not conduct a fire drill during the months of January and March.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operational policies did not include the emergency preparedness plan.
  
  HHSC 747.501(11) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 27, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Primary caregiver has falsified CPR training certificates for herself and her substitute caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.117(b) — Permit holder responsibilities- Licensed Homes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
- Staff background & training
  Primary caregiver and substitute caregiver have expiring CPR training certificates.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
HHSC inspection history
May 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Primary caregiver and substitute caregiver had expiring CPR trainings.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-27.
- Records & paperwork
  Two children have admission forms from 2008. One child only has the front page of the admission form.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
- Supervision & ratios
  Two children that have been at the operation for more than 12 months is missing a health care statement from a doctor or health professional.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not have updated admission forms that included special care needs. Attached to email is an updated admission form 2935.
  
  HHSC 747.609(a) — Update Admission Information - Procedure
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-19.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 22, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The written operational policies do not include a promotion of physical activity section.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have infant feeding instructions for infants in care.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The written operational policies does not include a promotion of physical activity section and needs to be reviewed for completion.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have updated pet vaccination information for two household dogs.
  
  HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Sheet in play yard has milk stains on it. Caregiver changed the sheet during the inspection and came in compliance.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(3) — Machine Wash Linens
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-15.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Toothpaste was accessible in bathroom that children use. Primary caregiver moved the toothpaste during the inspection so that it isn't accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-15.
HHSC inspection history

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Letter text

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 Sarah Brattain, 311 SURF ST, Lake Dallas, TX 75065-2851 (operation ID 1323117, operation number 1685691), 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.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.