The Childrens Home Of Lubbock
4404 IDALOU RD, Lubbock, TX 79403 · Lubbock County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 08:00 AM-05:00 AM
- Director / administrator
- Daniel B. Witt
- Phone
- (806) 762-0481
- Regulated since
- Nov 26, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94165 · number 5915- 1
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | Illness & medication (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 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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Sep 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 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 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 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 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 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 3, 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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Sep 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 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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Aug 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2025 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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Aug 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance
The necessary timeframe for reporting a serious incident was not met.
HHSC 749.509(a) — Reporting serious incident-All serious incident reports to Licensing must be made to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Jun 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance
The necessary timeframe for reporting a serious incident was not met.
HHSC 749.509(a) — Reporting serious incident-All serious incident reports to Licensing must be made to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance
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Mar 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child in care did not received dental treatment with in 90 days of admission into the operation.
HHSC 749.1153(b) — Dental Requirements-Child 3 yrs old or older must have appt scheduled within 30 days after admission, and the exam within 90 days after admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
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Records & paperwork
A child's record did not have appropriate medical documentation to meet 749.1401(b)(1-5).
HHSC 749.1401(c) — General medical requirements-Written record of medical exam for child in DFPS conservatorship includes any information not in child's health passport
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
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Other
One out of three floor plans reviewed did not identify which rooms were to be used by children in care and did not provide diminsions of all rooms in the home.
HHSC 749.2470(3)(A) — Verification-Includes obtaining floor plan showing dimensions and purposes of all rooms in the home and identifying indoor areas for children's use
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child in care did not received dental treatment with in 90 days of admission into the operation.
HHSC 749.1153(b) — Dental Requirements-Child 3 yrs old or older must have appt scheduled within 30 days after admission, and the exam within 90 days after admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
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Records & paperwork
A child's record did not have appropriate medical documentation to meet 749.1401(b)(1-5).
HHSC 749.1401(c) — General medical requirements-Written record of medical exam for child in DFPS conservatorship includes any information not in child's health passport
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
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Other
One out of three floor plans reviewed did not identify which rooms were to be used by children in care and did not provide diminsions of all rooms in the home.
HHSC 749.2470(3)(A) — Verification-Includes obtaining floor plan showing dimensions and purposes of all rooms in the home and identifying indoor areas for children's use
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 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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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 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 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 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 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A caregiver failed to seek proper medical care when an infant sustained multiple injuries.
HHSC 749.1401(a)(2) — General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver used physical force towards an infant which caused substantial injuries.
HHSC 749.1953(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two caregivers failed to intervene after multiple injuries were sustained by a child in care
HHSC 749.2593(a)(4) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Oct 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A caregiver failed to seek proper medical care when an infant sustained multiple injuries.
HHSC 749.1401(a)(2) — General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver used physical force towards an infant which caused substantial injuries.
HHSC 749.1953(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two caregivers failed to intervene after multiple injuries were sustained by a child in care
HHSC 749.2593(a)(4) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Jul 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 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 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Discharge did not have the infomartion address, phone to whom he was release to.
HHSC 749.1371(3) — Discharge or Transfer Summary-For discharge, must include name, address, telephone number, relationship of person to whom child is discharged
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
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Other
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Discharge did not have the infomartion address, phone to whom he was release to.
HHSC 749.1371(3) — Discharge or Transfer Summary-For discharge, must include name, address, telephone number, relationship of person to whom child is discharged
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 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 9, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregivers are providing the same discipline to all children ranging from 4-10 yrs.
HHSC 749.1951(b)(4) — Disciplinary Measures-Must be appropriate to the child's level of understanding, age, & developmental level
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Safety & premises
Caregivers are placing a child in a highchair in order to ensure the child doesn't touch any other child and sitting other children in booster seats because they are not able to sit still during mealtimes.
HHSC 749.1957(12) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Confining a child to a highchair, box, or other similar furniture or equipment as discipline or punishment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Food & allergies
Caregivers are using food as a form of rewards and punishment.
HHSC 749.3067 — Feeding Children-Caregiver may not use food that meets child's nutritional needs as a reward or punishment; food cannot be withheld
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Other
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Nov 9, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregivers are providing the same discipline to all children ranging from 4-10 yrs.
HHSC 749.1951(b)(4) — Disciplinary Measures-Must be appropriate to the child's level of understanding, age, & developmental level
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Safety & premises
Caregivers are placing a child in a highchair in order to ensure the child doesn't touch any other child and sitting other children in booster seats because they are not able to sit still during mealtimes.
HHSC 749.1957(12) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Confining a child to a highchair, box, or other similar furniture or equipment as discipline or punishment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Food & allergies
Caregivers are using food as a form of rewards and punishment.
HHSC 749.3067 — Feeding Children-Caregiver may not use food that meets child's nutritional needs as a reward or punishment; food cannot be withheld
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 8, 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 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 31, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2023 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 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 1, 2023 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 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2023 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 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 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 12, 2023 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 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2023 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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Jun 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 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 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 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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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A two month old infant suffered a fractured femur and various rib fractures are in various stages of healing.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(1)(B) — Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-05. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Illness & medication Serious
Over the counter cold medication, prescription Fluoxetine, and Promethazine Codeine were observed on the counters and side table. These medications were accessible to the toddler in the home.
HHSC 749.1521(2) — Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-17. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
A bassinet used by an infant child in care was observed to have a blanket spread over the mattress pad.
HHSC 749.1813(b) — AP Prohibited for infants-Crib must be bare except for tight fitting sheet & crib mattress cover per 749.1813(c) for infant less than 12 months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-17. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use prudent judgment when caring for a two month old infant. The caregiver disclosed that she might have laid the two month old down hard.
HHSC 749.607(1) — Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-05. Correction verified 2022-09-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A two month old infant suffered a fractured femur and various rib fractures are in various stages of healing.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(1)(B) — Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-05. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Illness & medication Serious
Over the counter cold medication, prescription Fluoxetine, and Promethazine Codeine were observed on the counters and side table. These medications were accessible to the toddler in the home.
HHSC 749.1521(2) — Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-17. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
A bassinet used by an infant child in care was observed to have a blanket spread over the mattress pad.
HHSC 749.1813(b) — AP Prohibited for infants-Crib must be bare except for tight fitting sheet & crib mattress cover per 749.1813(c) for infant less than 12 months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-17. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use prudent judgment when caring for a two month old infant. The caregiver disclosed that she might have laid the two month old down hard.
HHSC 749.607(1) — Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-05. Correction verified 2022-09-05.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 25, 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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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2021 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 18, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2021 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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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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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.