Escuela Hispanoamericana De Texas

12507 FITZHUGH RD, Austin, TX 78736 · Travis County

13cited violations

8serious

11inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 74
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Monica Raizes
Phone: (512) 627-1749
Regulated since: Mar 1, 2018
HHSC IDs: Operation 1287690 · number 1660861
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 3
Safety & premises 1
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 1
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	5	4	Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Other (1)
2023	4	1	Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1)
2022	4	3	Staff background & training (3), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 17, 2026 Inspection

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  There was one infant present in a group of 21 children with a reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected at inspection when the infant was removed from the room
  
  HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-02.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  An infant was observed asleep in a nap room that was separated from the main classroom by closed curtains and a sound machine was on at a loud volume. The caregiver in the adjoining room had no auditory or visual awareness of the infant. This was corrected at inspection when the curtains were opened, the volume reduced, and the caregiver began providing active supervision of the infant.
  
  HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-02.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Three highchairs in use in the infant room did not have safety straps properly installed and available for use. The operation confirmed the highchairs had been used on the day of inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the straps were put back through the seat covers so they could be used.
  
  HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-02.
- Safety & premises Serious
  An infant was put to sleep with a hat on which came off and was under the infant's head. This was corrected at inspection when the loose item was removed from the crib.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-02.
- Other Serious
  The lighting in the nap room was lowered to the point that not all children were visible. This was corrected at inspection when the shades were opened on the window.
  
  HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-02.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  None of the 14 staff on site had hands on CPR training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-03. Correction verified 2024-02-02.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver only had 16 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
- Records & paperwork
  Out of 10 staff files reviewed none had proof of education.
  
  HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-28. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
HHSC inspection history
May 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  During an abuse and neglect investigation, there were missing application records and training records as well.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-05. Correction verified 2023-06-05.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  It was found there was a caregiver present in a classroom without a background check.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-15.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  It was found during the inspection that a caregiver was left in charge of a classroom with a pending background check. There was also another caregiver in charge of a classroom without a background check.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
- Other Serious
  During the inspection a caregiver was asked how many children she had in her care. She said 16 and there were 15.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
- Staff background & training
  It was found during the inspection that the personnel files were missing several documents and training hours.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-15.
HHSC inspection history

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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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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Escuela Hispanoamericana de Texas, 12507 FITZHUGH RD, Austin, TX 78736-7520 (operation ID 1287690, operation number 1660861), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via 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.