Anneke's Private Academy
300 LEAGUE ST S, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 · Hopkins County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Janna De Bruijn Van Benthem
- Phone
- (903) 458-0260
- Regulated since
- Jan 10, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1392654 · number 1731437
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Illness & medication (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 17 | 13 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (9), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 13 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In one classroom, after a child's diaper was changed the changing mat was sanitized using a baby wipe. For effective germ reduction, use a disinfectant product designed for the surface.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
A medium sized hole was observed in the ground on the playground posing as a tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Illness & medication Serious
One child's Epi Pen was observed in a zip lock back and not in the original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies lacked a written policy for procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs).
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted 10/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-16.
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Safety & premises
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked authorization for transportation for emergency care. One child's record lacked doctor/medical care facility information.
HHSC 746.603(a)(1) — Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
One child's Epi pen was not in the original container labeled with the child's full name and the date brought to the operation.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-24. Correction verified 2025-10-23.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation had not validated their employee list since 12/2023. This was corrected at inspection as the employee list was validated.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-03. Correction verified 2024-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written policies and/or procedures: 1) Procedures for parental notifications; 2) Procedures for parents to participate in the centers operation and activities; 3) provisions to provide a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in your center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. In addition, your policies must inform parents that they have a right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care; 4) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees; 5) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs; 6) Three children records lacked parents rights info.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-17. Correction verified 2024-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have documentation of a health inspection on file or documentation on file from a local sanitation official or county judge stating that a health inspection is not available.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
The two pieces of equipment in the loose fill area with slides do not meet the required use zone.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-17.
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Safety & premises
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact. Three children's records lacked transportation permission. Three children records lacked special care statement. One child's record lacked documentation regarding whether or not the child has a diagnosed food allergy. Three children records lacked a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2024-12-27.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A little Tyke slide was missing the part of the equipment the children sit on prior to sliding down which poses as an risk that can entrap a child's body or body part that has penetrated the opening. This was corrected at inspection as the piece of equipment was removed form the playground.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One piece of play equipment with a slide, thats height of the highest designated play surface is 28 inches did not have loose fill surfacing. This was corrected at inspection as the operation removed the play equipment from the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child';s record lacked the address of their designated contact. One child's record lacked documentation that the parent received a copy of the operational policies. Four children's records lacked a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-08. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One staff member was observed caring for 24 children, ages 2 years to 5 years. These children were playing on the playground. This was corrected as another staff member was sent to help supervise the class on the playground.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that a staff member has grabbed children in an abrasive manner by the arm to take them to time out as well as grabbed children on their face when addressing behavior.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that a staff member has yelled at children as a method of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There is a wooden pole on the playground with a protruding nail, staples, and two screws. One of the boards in the wooden fence around the playground has two nails protruding.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-21. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-09. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During inspection, one staff member walked out of the classroom on two occasions leaving the children unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-09. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
The director lacked one clock hour of training to complete last years annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
The director's CPR training was completed online. CPR training must consist of a curriculum that includes use of a CPR manikin.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The daily schedules did not cover the entire day in which children are in care at the operation, in two classrooms, as it stopped at 3pm or 3:15pm and the operation closes at 5pm.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have documentation on file from a local sanitation official or county judge stating that a health inspection is not available.
HHSC 746.3401(c)(1) — Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In one classroom the children are being diapered on a changing mat that is placed on the teachers desk which is a potential for cross contamination of germs and the spread of infection.
HHSC 746.3503(b) — Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A table was observed on the playground with a broken red cover that was attached to the table which had sharp edges. This was corrected at inspection as operation staff removed the table from the playground.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-19.
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Other
The last documented annual verification of the CPSC recall list was observed 12/2022. You must certify annually in writing that you have reviewed the CPSC recall list and that there are no recall items in your center.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-01-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written policies: 1) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include A- F; 2) Procedures for parents to participate in the center's operation and activities;3) how parents may access the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov); 4) information regarding whether or not employees are required to obtain vaccines for preventable diseases; 5) Infomration informing parents that they may visit the center at any time during hours of operation to observe their child, the program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-01-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In one classroom soiled pull-ups were observed in an uncovered trash that were not placed in an individual sealed bag. You must cover containers used for soiled diapers or keep them in a sanitary manner, such as placing soiled diapers in individual sealed bags.
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-31.
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Illness & medication
This standard was reviewed on 8/26/2022 as a follow-up to a previous inspection and found deficient. One child's record lacked an immunization record. One child's immunization records was observed incomplete. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the director.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregivers personnel record lacked documentation of completion of 24 hours preservice training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
A geometric dome climber was observed on the playground that is designated for all ages of the children enrolled.
HHSC 746.4605(a)(2) — Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Free Standing Climbing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-25. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Other Serious
The use zone to the front and rear of to-fro swings (single-axis swings) do not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the protective surfacing below.
HHSC 746.4807(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Other Serious
The use zone around the sides of the to-fro swing structure (frame which supports the swings) are not at least six feet.
HHSC 746.4807(c) — Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Other Serious
Loose fill surfacing was not installed under and around the car spring rider and train spring rider.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-25. Correction verified 2022-08-26.
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Other Serious
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at 6 inches around the swings.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-25. Correction verified 2022-08-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: 1) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments; 2) An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in ?746.5207 of this title (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?); 3) The emergency telephone number that is on file with us; and 4) How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-15. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Illness & medication
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Four children records lacked the address of their designated contact. Two children's records lacked health statements. One child's record lacked an immunization record. Two children's immunization records were observed incomplete. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the director.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-25. Correction verified 2022-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation of a daily tracking system for when a child's care begins and ends on file for review by Child Care Regulation for the past three months.
HHSC 746.801(19) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for each employee and the director has worked.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation of completed Playground maintenance checklists on file for review by Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information related to indoor/outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(A) — Written Operational Policies - Benefits
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2021-12-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the inspection, the operation did not have a fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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