The Childrens Courtyard
901 E HARMON RD, Fort Worth, TX 76131 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 297
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Michelle Carlisle
- Phone
- (817) 306-1634
- Regulated since
- Jan 8, 2008
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 318785 · number 875179- 810
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (7), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (3) |
| 2023 | 9 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained through the investigation it was determined that the operation did not communicate effectively when a child was injured on a field trip. The extent of an injury obtained was not relayed in a way that allowed the parent to make an informed decision on whether the child needed medical attention or not.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of the follow up inspection the person in charge did not have access to any updated training records.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(3) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-06-19.
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Staff background & training
At the time of the follow up caregiver files were not updated to have the required trainings.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-19.
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Staff background & training
At the time of follow up 1 caregiver did not have the required infant care trainings and was in a classroom supervising infants.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-19.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of the inspection the person in charge did not know the location of CPR/First Aid records for the operation.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(3) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Staff background & training
At the time of the follow up 3 of the records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Staff background & training
At the time of the inspection 2 employees did not have orientation acknowledged as completed in their personnel files.
HHSC 746.1303(1) — Orientation-Minimum Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Staff background & training
At the time of follow up 1 caregiver did not have the required infant care trainings and was in a classroom supervising infants.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Other
At the time of follow up loose fill had not been delivered and all playgrounds had loose fill that did not meet the required depth, and was packed in or deteriorated to dirt.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
At the time of the inspection a barrier to contain loose fill had a tear in it that was big enough to stick a pen in with sharp plastic edges. A play structure had rotting wood on a portion that supports a platform. The structure is not in use but still accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-07. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Supervision & ratios
A list of current employees was not posted at the operation.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Other
All playgrounds had loose fill that did not meet the required depth, and was packed in or deteriorated to dirt.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-07. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Staff background & training
Staff Training Records were not immediately available at the time of the visit. Many staff had not printed their certificates from trainings they had completed.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-07. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
1 of the 10 files reviewed did not have the first aid/cpr certificate on file for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(2) — Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
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Other
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Dec 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The school age exceeded the maximum group size for 2 or more caregivers.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-30. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Illness & medication
5 out of the 10 children's records evaluated did not have immunization records available to review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Records & paperwork
8 out of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have the date of admission documented.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Records & paperwork
8 out of the 10 personnel records did not have hire dates documented.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Records & paperwork
7 out of the 10 personnel records evaulated did not have employee affidavits on file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Staff background & training
8 out of the 10 personnel file training records were unable to be reviewed by licensing.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Caregiver did not follow procedures during a transition, as a result a child was left in a room unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was found in room unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Other Serious
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Sep 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies
A caregiver served a cupcake to a child who is allergic to eggs.
HHSC 746.3301(i) — Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-24. Correction verified 2023-08-24.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed cleaning a child's nose and did not wash her hands.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-27. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
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Safety & premises
It was observed less than 9 inches of loose-fill material around an outdoor play structure that is more than 5 feet tall.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver did not follow the operation procedures while conducting a Name to Face check during a transition.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-08. Correction verified 2023-05-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver did not follow the operation procedures while conducting a Name to Face check during a transition as a result a child was left in room unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-08. Correction verified 2023-05-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Nine of the children files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-14.
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Illness & medication
Three of the children records reviewed, did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment and competency when discipline children under her care, using inappropriate discipline methods.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not used proper method of discipline, the caregiver hit a child's forehead and send children to the bathroom as timeout.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Other Serious
A caregiver hit a child's forehead as method of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
According to children's statements, a caregiver used to send children to the bathroom as time out.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Other Serious
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
An alternative activity was not offered to a non-seeping child during naptime.
HHSC 746.2907(a) — Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-03. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation reported to licensing a parent concern about a possible violation of the minimum standard four days after been made aware.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-02. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Other
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Dec 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation. The center applied Band-Aids to a child, but did not inform the guardian at pick up about the bites and scratches.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Other
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