The Goddard School
3531 CORINTH PKWY, Corinth, TX 76208 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 214
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Melissa Sturm
- Phone
- (940) 278-2020
- Regulated since
- Oct 21, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1329721 · number 1690156
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 33 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (7), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (10), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (8), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Owner of the operation does not have a current CPR training on file. The owner also provides transportation on field trips.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-08-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Staff did not use good judgment by not following operational procedures for release of a child. The child did not leave the building, but was released at pick up time to another family.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director is missing the following training in; (1)Emergency preparedness (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-04. Correction verified 2023-09-01.
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Other
Five infant feeding instructions have not been updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-04. Correction verified 2023-09-01.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
It was determined that a child was redirected in an inappropriate manner, leading to an injury that required medical attention.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-30.
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Other
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May 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver without a complete background check had access to children. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection and the background check was reran.
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 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
One staff file was observed missing that the staff have signed off on receiving the operational policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-11-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One staff is missing current training in 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 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Staff background & training
One staff is missing current training in CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Staff background & training
Ten staff files were observed and missing the following: Ten staff files are missing how the staff qualify as a caregiver. Seven staff files are missing that the staff have signed off on receiving the operational policies, and Ten staff are missing orientation statement for Abuse and Neglect Training.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the follow up inspection, it was determined staff are unaware of the procedures if second servings of food are needed by children.
HHSC 746.3301(e) — Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the follow up, a caregiver was observed serving green beans on children's plates with a gloved hand instead of a serving utensil.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
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Food & allergies
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Aug 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgment when not conducting a name to face of the class when coming back inside from a fire drill. This resulted in a child being separated from their class.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for less than five minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-28. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Infants are not given opportunities for outdoor activity on a regular basis. The operation does not have opportunities for outdoor activities on the written activity schedule.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-07. Correction verified 2022-06-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 25, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information gathered, the operation does not have adequate food on hand to provide meals to every child enrolled at two days out of the week. Based on information gathered the operation does not provide alternative meals for children when they do not bring food from home or do not want to eat the food being served. Based information gathered operation does not follow the meal patterns established by the USDA and CACFP.
HHSC 746.3301(a) — Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information gathered. The operation has not been providing enough food to allow children to have second servings.
HHSC 746.3301(e) — Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on observations and information gathered, the cook does not ensure food is at the proper temperature before distributing the food. A caregiver was observed serving food with a gloved hand instead of a serving utensil and using the same gloved hand to operate a walkie-talkie.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Infants are not given opportunities for outdoor activity on a regular basis. The operation does not have opportunities for outdoor activities on the written activity schedule.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 11, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information gathered, it was determined that the operation used food as a reward to achieve desired outcome.
HHSC 746.3301(h) — Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-16.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information gathered, it was determined the operation encourages parents to provide meals and snacks for children enrolled, but has not included a statement in its enrollment agreement and has not added an addendum explaining that if a parent is choosing to provide meals and/or snacks from home, the operation is not responsible for its nutritional value or meeting daily food needs of the child.
HHSC 746.3309(a) — Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver supervising infants has not received required training to care for children under the age of 24 months.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-25. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An employee did not wash their hands after changing a toddlers diaper.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-25. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on information obtained, a 3-month-old infant has been placed in a crib multiple times with a bib around its neck while sleeping.
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 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two caregivers did not know the ages of the children that they were superving and did not attempt to find the information.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-21. Correction verified 2022-04-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An employee did not wash there hands after changing a toddlers diaper.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-21. Correction verified 2022-04-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a toddlers diaper.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-21. Correction verified 2022-04-25.
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Other
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Apr 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver supervising infants has not received training to care for children under 24 months old.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
A toy was in an infant's crib while the infant was sleeping.
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 2022-04-04. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 4, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of an injury of a child in the care of the operation that required treatment by a medical professional within the required two day time fame. The operation was notified of the injury on 3/28/2022 and did not notify licensing until 3/31/2022.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-10. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 31, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on information obtained, it was determined that caregivers conduct administrative and janitorial duties while supervising children.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Other
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Mar 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children were observed eating food off of a bare table.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper.
HHSC 746.3421(b) — Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-17. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The director placed an employee with zero annual training in classrooms to supervise children.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver with no pre-service training was observed supervising children.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained, the center has been out of ratio three days out of one week.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not notify Licensing or all parents about positive Covid cases of staff and children.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Records & paperwork
One employee did not have required documents in their personnel records.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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