Silver Star Academy
5610 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY N, Houston, TX 77015 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 207
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Eveline Villarreal
- Phone
- (281) 457-3355
- Regulated since
- Jul 20, 2009
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 356740 · number 896988
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 12 | 10 | Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 18, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 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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Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
At the time of inspection, the background check has not been submitted for a caregiver counted in ratio.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-17. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
At the time of inspection, the background check has not been submitted for a caregiver counted in ratio.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-17. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 31, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
For a critical injury, the operation failed to contact EMS first.
HHSC 746.3607(1) — Critical Injury - Contact EMS After Ensuring Supervision of Group
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 31, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
For a critical injury, the operation failed to contact EMS first.
HHSC 746.3607(1) — Critical Injury - Contact EMS After Ensuring Supervision of Group
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 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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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Jul 18, 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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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 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 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 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 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 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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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An employee did not have required background check and was allowed to care for children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An employee did not have required background check and was allowed to care for children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two personnel records evaluated were missing current training in child maltreatment.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two personnel records evaluated were missing current training in child maltreatment.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 28, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During a follow up phone call for Inspection 1793752 on 2/26/24, it was found that 2 caregivers do not have a High School Diploma.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 28, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During a follow up phone call for Inspection 1793752 on 2/26/24, it was found that 2 caregivers do not have a High School Diploma.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
When reviewing records for an investigation, it was found that one caregiver does not have documentation showing their education is equivalent to a High School diploma and their education is in spanish.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-12. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
When reviewing records for an investigation, it was found that one caregiver does not have documentation showing their education is equivalent to a High School diploma and their education is in spanish.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-12. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2024 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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Nov 30, 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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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 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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Nov 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information gathered, the caregiver did not use good judgment or demonstrate competency when correcting a child's behavior.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, prohibted punishments was practiced at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Other Serious
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Nov 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information gathered, the caregiver did not use good judgment or demonstrate competency when correcting a child's behavior.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, prohibted punishments was practiced at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 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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Sep 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Toddler's sippy cups and bottles were not all labeled in two classrooms.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Toddler's sippy cups and bottles were not all labeled in two classrooms.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 5, 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 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is evidence to suggest this standard is deficient. The caregivers involved are no longer working at the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is evidence to suggest this standard is deficient.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Records & paperwork Serious
There is evidence to suggest this standard is deficient.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is evidence to suggest this standard is deficient. The caregivers involved are no longer working at the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is evidence to suggest this standard is deficient.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Records & paperwork Serious
There is evidence to suggest this standard is deficient.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 12, 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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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found that the fire inspection expired 04/30/22.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found that the fire inspection expired 04/30/22.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed caring for children during inspection without an ELIGIBLE background check status. NOTE: Director was observed by Licensing re-submitting a background check for the caregiver.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed caring for children during inspection without an ELIGIBLE background check status. NOTE: Director was observed by Licensing re-submitting a background check for the caregiver.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.