St Paul Lutheran Ykt Child Care Center/ The Learning Garden
234 N GOHMERT, Yorktown, TX 78164 · Dewitt County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 101
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tracie Fielding
- Phone
- (361) 564-9444
- Regulated since
- Apr 3, 2014
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1122629 · number 1523721
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (4) |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4) |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 23, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Based on information gathered, the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation that two children contracted Salmonella.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-16. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Illness & medication
Based on information gathered, parents were not timely notified that two children contracted a communicable disease (salmonella).
HHSC 746.307(d) — Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-16. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Illness & medication
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May 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Based on information gathered, the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation that two children contracted Salmonella.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-16. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Illness & medication
Based on information gathered, parents were not timely notified that two children contracted a communicable disease (salmonella).
HHSC 746.307(d) — Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-16. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A small slide on the playground was broken. Note: The slide was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A small slide on the playground was broken. Note: The slide was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-07.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on video footage, a caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom leaving the other caregiver over ratio by three children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on video footage, a caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom leaving the other caregiver over ratio by three children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies stored under the sink cabinet. Note: This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were moved out of the reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies stored under the sink cabinet. Note: This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were moved out of the reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers were last serviced February 2024.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-28. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers were last serviced February 2024.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-28. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen until the child turned around and they saw the child was bleeding. Their initial responses to the fall were inappropriate.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-16.
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Other Serious
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May 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen until the child turned around and they saw the child was bleeding. Their initial responses to the fall were inappropriate.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infants were observed sleeping in the crib with blankets. Note: The blankets were removed when the inspector entered the room.
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 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infants were observed sleeping in the crib with blankets. Note: The blankets were removed when the inspector entered the room.
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 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies lacked information regarding the criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. Note: This was corrected when the director added this to the policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies lacked information regarding the criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. Note: This was corrected when the director added this to the policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers were last serviced January 2022.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers were last serviced January 2022.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver demonstrated poor judgment when she dragged a child by their arm several feet while they resisted instead of stopping and picking up the child correctly, resulting in a serious injury to the child's elbow.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to communicate to a parent in a timely manner that their child had consumed feces, placing the child at risk of serious health consequences due to the child not receiving medical evaluation.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Illness & medication
The operation failed to properly document a situation where a child was placed at risk due to ingesting feces.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver demonstrated poor judgment when she dragged a child by their arm several feet while they resisted instead of stopping and picking up the child correctly, resulting in a serious injury to the child's elbow.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to communicate to a parent in a timely manner that their child had consumed feces, placing the child at risk of serious health consequences due to the child not receiving medical evaluation.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Illness & medication
The operation failed to properly document a situation where a child was placed at risk due to ingesting feces.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-12-05.
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Other Serious
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Oct 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 31, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 30, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered, two children exited the building and were left unsupervised for approximately 1 minute 41 seconds.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of the children involved that their children exited the building unsupervised. This incident occurred around 11am and parents were not notified until pick up time (after 5pm).
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 30, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered, two children exited the building and were left unsupervised for approximately 1 minute 41 seconds.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to timely notify the parents of the children involved that their children exited the building unsupervised. This incident occurred around 11am and parents were not notified until pick up time (after 5pm).
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Infant Room and Prek Classroom did not have the current Activity Plan posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the currrent activity plan being posted in both classrooms.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-11.
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Safety & premises
One child was napping blocking an emergency exit. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the child being moved to another place.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Infant Room and Prek Classroom did not have the current Activity Plan posted. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the currrent activity plan being posted in both classrooms.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-11.
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Safety & premises
One child was napping blocking an emergency exit. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the child being moved to another place.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-11.
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Other
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