Friendswood Kindercare
2550 W BAY AREA BLVD, Friendswood, TX 77546 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sydney Bunting
- Phone
- (281) 482-4589
- Regulated since
- Feb 2, 2006
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 287445 · number 856375- 766
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 16 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (4) |
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 8, 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 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 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 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 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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Apr 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered, one child was left outside unsupervised for at least three minutes.
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 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered, one child was left outside unsupervised for at least three minutes.
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 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 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 17, 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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Mar 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 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 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 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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Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 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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May 24, 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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May 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten employees are missing education credentials on file for review.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Staff background & training
Multiple caregivers are missing 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-07-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning Supplies were in unlocked cabinets and were accessible to children in the Preschool and Discovery Preschool classrooms.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Other
I observed children sleeping on cots that were labeled with other children's names in the Preschool, Discovery Preschool, and Infant C clasrooms.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-17. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Illness & medication
One out of ten children's files evaluated is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Records & paperwork
Multiple employees are missing documentation showing their first date of employment.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of ten employees are missing a notarized affidavit on file for review.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Staff background & training
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of ten employees are missing education credentials on file for review.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Staff background & training
Multiple caregivers are missing 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-07-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning Supplies were in unlocked cabinets and were accessible to children in the Preschool and Discovery Preschool classrooms.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Other
I observed children sleeping on cots that were labeled with other children's names in the Preschool, Discovery Preschool, and Infant C clasrooms.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-17. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Illness & medication
One out of ten children's files evaluated is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Records & paperwork
Multiple employees are missing documentation showing their first date of employment.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of ten employees are missing a notarized affidavit on file for review.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
After a child walked out the restroom did not was they hands. Corrected: When the caregiver had him wash his hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
After a child walked out the restroom did not was they hands. Corrected: When the caregiver had him wash his hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 12, 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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Feb 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current annual inspection as it expired 8/12/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current annual inspection as it expired 8/12/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During inspection visit staff training files were not avaliable upon review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During inspection visit staff training files were not avaliable upon review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 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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Nov 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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Nov 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 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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Sep 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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Sep 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 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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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 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 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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May 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 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 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found in the parking lot unattended for approximately 5-15 minutes
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation caregivers were not adequately supervising the children during their outside time. A child was able to open the fence on the playground and walk to the parking lot. The caregivers were unaware of the incident until informed by another staff member.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Other
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the gate surrounding the playground was not locked properly.
HHSC 746.4309 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Other
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the playground did not receive an inspection before students accessed the playground.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was found in the parking lot unattended for approximately 5-15 minutes
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation caregivers were not adequately supervising the children during their outside time. A child was able to open the fence on the playground and walk to the parking lot. The caregivers were unaware of the incident until informed by another staff member.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Other
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the gate surrounding the playground was not locked properly.
HHSC 746.4309 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Other
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the playground did not receive an inspection before students accessed the playground.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-14. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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