Silver Star Academy At Cypress Creek
4331 BRIGHTWOOD DR, Houston, TX 77068 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 168
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Viviana Escamilla
- Phone
- (281) 836-5084
- Regulated since
- Aug 1, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1494508 · number 1808340
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (10), Other (8) |
| 2025 | 22 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (12), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (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 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Other Serious
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Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 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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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not receive training in SIDS for the previous training year.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-24.
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not receive training in one or more of the following topics for the previous training year: emergency preparedness, administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations, understanding building and physical premises safety, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Staff background & training
The director has not completed a transportation safety training,
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Safety & premises
Of the 10 childeren's records evaluated, 2 alcked the address of the emergency contact,
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 3 were behind with immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not receive training in SIDS for the previous training year.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-24.
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not receive training in one or more of the following topics for the previous training year: emergency preparedness, administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations, understanding building and physical premises safety, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Staff background & training
The director has not completed a transportation safety training,
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Safety & premises
Of the 10 childeren's records evaluated, 2 alcked the address of the emergency contact,
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 3 were behind with immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 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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Jul 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Video footage from 7/29/26 was reviwed and an infant was left in a restrictive device for over an hour.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Video footage from 7/29/26 was reviwed and an infant was left in a restrictive device for over an hour.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Other Serious
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Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 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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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 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 30, 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 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 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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Apr 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-13. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
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Other
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-13. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-25. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table and tables/chairs.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-25. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Climbing equipment was installed over concrete without unitary surfacing being installed.
HHSC 746.4601(8) — No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
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Other
Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan does not include an alternate shelter for relocation.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Background checks for staff who are no longer employed by the center have not been inactivated.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-25. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table and tables/chairs.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-25. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Climbing equipment was installed over concrete without unitary surfacing being installed.
HHSC 746.4601(8) — No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
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Other
Loose-fill surfacing or unitary surfacing has not been installed in the use zones for slides on two playgrounds.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan does not include an alternate shelter for relocation.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operational policies lacked the following information: complete procedures for the release of children, procedures for handling medical emergencies; procedures for parents to discuss concerns with the director; procedures for parents to access Minimum Standards online; the phone number for the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; the HHSC website, requirement for staff to receive annual training in the recognition, reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect; steps the center will take to increase staff and parent awareness regarding abuse and neglect and prevention techniques; community organizations available for assistance; actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should to take to obtain assistance and staff vaccination policy.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operational policies lacked the following information: complete procedures for the release of children, procedures for handling medical emergencies; procedures for parents to discuss concerns with the director; procedures for parents to access Minimum Standards online; the phone number for the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; the HHSC website, requirement for staff to receive annual training in the recognition, reporting and prevention of child abuse and neglect; steps the center will take to increase staff and parent awareness regarding abuse and neglect and prevention techniques; community organizations available for assistance; actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should to take to obtain assistance and staff vaccination policy.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Of the six personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not complete a CPR class that adhreres to the guidelines for CPR by the American Heart Association.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-28. Correction verified 2025-05-31.
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Safety & premises
Monthly checks of the fire extinguishers are not being conducted.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Of the six personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not complete a CPR class that adhreres to the guidelines for CPR by the American Heart Association.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-28. Correction verified 2025-05-31.
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Safety & premises
Monthly checks of the fire extinguishers are not being conducted.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-14.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation is using a bleach/water solution as the disinfectant without the following additional steps being done: 1. Soapy water 2. Rinsing with clean water.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation is using a bleach/water solution as the disinfectant without the following additional steps being done: 1. Soapy water 2. Rinsing with clean water.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a pipe on the toddler playground that was exposed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-17. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no documentation showing that the fire marshal aproved for the 2nd level of the operation to be used.
HHSC 746.4217(1) — Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-17. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding transportation.
HHSC 746.501(a)(14) — Written Operational Policies - Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding field trips.
HHSC 746.501(a)(16) — Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Ther operational policies did not include information regarding the adminstering of unassigned auto injectors.
HHSC 746.501(a)(29) — Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no information regarding inclusive services in the operatoinal policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The alternate location listed was too far away from the operation and would not be considered an emergency location.
HHSC 746.5207(a)(3) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a pipe on the toddler playground that was exposed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-17. Correction verified 2025-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no documentation showing that the fire marshal aproved for the 2nd level of the operation to be used.
HHSC 746.4217(1) — Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-17. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding transportation.
HHSC 746.501(a)(14) — Written Operational Policies - Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not obtain information regarding field trips.
HHSC 746.501(a)(16) — Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Ther operational policies did not include information regarding the adminstering of unassigned auto injectors.
HHSC 746.501(a)(29) — Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no information regarding inclusive services in the operatoinal policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The alternate location listed was too far away from the operation and would not be considered an emergency location.
HHSC 746.5207(a)(3) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Safety & premises
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