Carpe Diem Cedar Park (es Austin Opco LLC)
14009 RONALD W REAGAN BLVD, Cedar Park, TX 78613 · Williamson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 265
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Myesha Butts
- Phone
- (512) 229-0373
- Regulated since
- Oct 5, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1299467 · number 1669115
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 26 | 8 | Illness & medication (6), Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (10) |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 24, 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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Sep 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation did not obtain a parent signature on the incident report within 48 hours of when the incident occured.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Mar 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation did not obtain a parent signature on the incident report within 48 hours of when the incident occured.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 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 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was sleeping in an infant rocker chair without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the chair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-24. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
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Other Serious
An infant was sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-24. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was sleeping in an infant rocker chair without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the chair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-24. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
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Other Serious
An infant was sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-24. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 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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Feb 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 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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Feb 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
A caregiver fed an infant another infant's bottle of breastmilk.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-20. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies Serious
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Feb 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
A caregiver fed an infant another infant's bottle of breastmilk.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-20. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jan 30, 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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Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier clip attached to the infant's sleep sack. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the pacifier clip from the crib.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-13. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier clip attached to the infant's sleep sack. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the pacifier clip from the crib.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-13. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that one caregivers fails to comfort children when they are crying.
HHSC 746.2501(4) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when yelling at two children. Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that two caregivers humiliated children by telling them to stop acting like a baby when they have a toileting accident.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that one caregivers fails to comfort children when they are crying.
HHSC 746.2501(4) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when yelling at two children. Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that two caregivers humiliated children by telling them to stop acting like a baby when they have a toileting accident.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Other
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One child did not have an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One child did not have an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver was seen grabbing a child from the table.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
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Other Serious
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Nov 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver was seen grabbing a child from the table.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 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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Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five staff were lacking orientation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)A — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers were lacking pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Staff background & training
Eight caregivers were lacking hazardous material training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an environmental sanitation inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Illness & medication
Three children were lacking signed and dated medication authorizations.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Illness & medication
A medication was stored in the medication cabinet not in its original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have an emergency plan for a child that requires an Epi-Pen auto injector.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five staff were lacking orientation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)A — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers were lacking pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Staff background & training
Eight caregivers were lacking hazardous material training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an environmental sanitation inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Illness & medication
Three children were lacking signed and dated medication authorizations.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Illness & medication
A medication was stored in the medication cabinet not in its original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have an emergency plan for a child that requires an Epi-Pen auto injector.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present caring for children without an eligible background check. Caregiver was asked to leave operation until eligible results were produced.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present caring for children without an eligible background check. Caregiver was asked to leave operation until eligible results were produced.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 25, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During an investigation it was determined that a caregiver yelled at a child.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to notify Childcare Regulation within the required 48-hours of a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 25, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During an investigation it was determined that a caregiver yelled at a child.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to notify Childcare Regulation within the required 48-hours of a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-08.
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Illness & medication Serious
There was one child enrolled who did not have any immunizations or exemptions on file.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-22. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
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Staff background & training
There were several caregivers employed who did not have education qualifications on file.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-22. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-08.
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Illness & medication Serious
There was one child enrolled who did not have any immunizations or exemptions on file.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-22. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
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Staff background & training
There were several caregivers employed who did not have education qualifications on file.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-22. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
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Safety & premises
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May 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver without a current background check on file was observed to be in a room with children. The background check was submitted during the inspection and the caregiver was removed from any classroom with children pending the eligibility results.
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 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver without a current background check on file was observed to be in a room with children. The background check was submitted during the inspection and the caregiver was removed from any classroom with children pending the eligibility results.
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 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed through video footage that caregivers were not providing adequate supervision due to completing janitorial tasks in one classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios
It was found that the operation did not report a child injury where medical evaluation was later received.
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 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Illness & medication
There was no incident report filled out for a child injury requiring medical evaluation. The report was created during the inspection for parents to sign.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed through video footage that caregivers were not providing adequate supervision due to completing janitorial tasks in one classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios
It was found that the operation did not report a child injury where medical evaluation was later received.
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 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Illness & medication
There was no incident report filled out for a child injury requiring medical evaluation. The report was created during the inspection for parents to sign.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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