Texas Kids Childcare
2520 N MASON RD, Katy, TX 77449 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 307
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Claudia Rivera
- Phone
- (281) 829-9787
- Regulated since
- May 13, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1180100 · number 1566376
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2024 | 18 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (5) |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Illness & medication (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the preponderance of evidence, there is sufficient evidence to support that the operation did not notify the parents when there was an outbreak of lice.
HHSC 746.307(e) — Parental Notification of Infestation
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The toddler classroom had one caregiver to 10 children ni care. The specified age group (SAG) was 20 months. The director made changes and moved the children to a classroom that had less children in care.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three caregivers' personnel file had the educational documents translated to English; however, they lacked the U.S. education equivalent on file.
HHSC 746.1045 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-30. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Illness & medication
There was one child's record that lacked the updated immunization record for the age of the child.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
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Other
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three caregivers' personnel file lacked the translation and U.S. education equivalent on file.
HHSC 746.1045 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Safety & premises
There were 2 classrooms which had the cots arranged with no space for the caregiver and the children to walk in between. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and caregivers moved the cots.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The last annual fire inspection was last conducted on 08/31/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's admission forms used were outdated. The admission forms do not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
HHSC 746.603(a)(1) — Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Illness & medication
There were 4 children's records that lacked the updated immunization record for the age of the child.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Records & paperwork
One child's admission record that met the requirement lacked a vision and hearing screening in the file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's records lacked the school age information.
HHSC 746.605(14) — Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Other
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Sep 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The caregiver was working on paperwork. It was during nap/rest period, and most all of the children were awake.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(A) — Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
During an investigation, it was determined that the method that the caregiver reached and placed the children on the cot was inappropriate.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-01.
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Other
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Sep 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there is sufficient evidence to determine a child was left unsupervised on the playground.
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 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-11-01.
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, there is sufficient evidence to determine a child was left unsupervised on the playground which was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-11-01.
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Other Serious
Based on the preponderance of evidence, there is sufficient evidence to determine a child was left unsupervised on the playground without parental notification on the day of the incident.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
The caregiver was working on paperwork. It was during nap/rest period, and most all of the children were awake.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(A) — Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
During an investigation, it was determined that the method that the caregiver reached and placed the children on the cot was inappropriate.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-01.
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Other
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises
Based on the preponderance of evidence, there is sufficient evidence that a caregiver sprayed a fragrance product in the air above the children while the children were napping in a classroom which caused an irritation in a child's eye.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were four infants that lacked the updated written feeding instructions from the parent.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-12. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Illness & medication
There were three children's records that lacked the updated immunization record for their current age.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-27.
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Other
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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash hands after removing the glove. This was corrected at the inspection when the inspector pointed it out. The caregiver washed her hands.
HHSC 746.3415(13) — Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver in Infant 3 classroom was providing the infants the snacks on their hands. The process continued after each infant ate it and reached out for more. This was corrected during the inspection when the inspector stopped the method of serving. The caregiver placed a napkin down on the table and placed the snack on it for the children to reach and eat it.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash hands after removing the glove and replacing it with a new one.
HHSC 746.3415(13) — Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have the educational qualifications on file. One caregivers document was received during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's files required the health statement from a health care professional.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-25. Correction verified 2022-10-26.
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Illness & medication
Nine children's files lacked the updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-25. Correction verified 2022-10-26.
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Records & paperwork
Eight infants did not have the updated written infant feeding instructions. The instructions last signed by a parent were some in August and others in September.
HHSC 746.801(2) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-10-26.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation staff lacked judgment when it leased a dunk tank that was set on concrete with no other safety precautions taken. In addition, a substance was used on the slip n slide to create bubbles.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a crib in infant 3 classroom that was blocking the door. This was corrected at inspection when the crib was moved away from the door.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-17.
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Safety & premises
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Infant 3 had 6 infants in care with 1 caregiver. The specified age group (SAG) was 14 months. Toddler 1 had 14 children in care with 2 caregivers. The SAG was 17 months. Both classrooms had 1 child over the child/caregiver ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-26. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies state the parents must obtain management approval to enter the classrooms.
HHSC 746.501(b)(1) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The parent's name was on the admission form. The parent was not provided access to the child's records when requested. It was provided after further documentation was received by the operation.
HHSC 746.601(b) — Provide Access to Children's Records - Parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-08-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver in care of a group of children on the playground was seen using personal cell phone.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-27. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Other
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Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The thermometers in van 1 and 3 were not working properly. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced them.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 8, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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