Day Nursery Of Abilene Cedar Street Center
650 CEDAR ST, Abilene, TX 79601 · Taylor County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 160
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Margie Medina
- Phone
- (325) 670-0002
- Regulated since
- Feb 10, 1994
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 132394 · number 503038- 3770
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 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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Sep 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 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 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a school age child was left unsupervised for a period of approximately 17 minutes.
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 2026-09-02. Correction verified 2026-09-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to notify a parent immediately of a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-02. Correction verified 2026-09-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a school age child was left unsupervised for a period of approximately 17 minutes.
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 2026-09-02. Correction verified 2026-09-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to notify a parent immediately of a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-02. Correction verified 2026-09-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an updated sanitation inspection available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-24. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Safety & premises
There was documentation that showed 1 child was allergic to eggs that did not have emergency allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation stated that a fire inspection was recently conducted but documentation was not readily available for review.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an updated sanitation inspection available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-24. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Safety & premises
There was documentation that showed 1 child was allergic to eggs that did not have emergency allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation stated that a fire inspection was recently conducted but documentation was not readily available for review.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 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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Dec 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that operation failed to comply with minimum standards by providing falsified CPR documentation for a caregiver present during an incident.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-01-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that operation failed to comply with minimum standards by providing falsified CPR documentation for a caregiver present during an incident.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-01-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 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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Nov 6, 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 22, 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 20, 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 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 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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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 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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Apr 8, 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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Apr 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 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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Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the pre-k classroom, when asked how many children they had stated there were 13 children present. When the CCR inspector counted children there were 14 children present. Furthermore, A caregiver in the school age classroom, when asked how many children they had stated there were 17 children present. When the CCR inspector counted children there were 16 children present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The 2 year old classroom had 12 children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver entered to assist the other caregiver bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Safety & premises
3 infants were observed not buckled into the kidney bean toddler table during meal time. THis was corrected at inspection when the infants were removed from the table.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the pre-k classroom, when asked how many children they had stated there were 13 children present. When the CCR inspector counted children there were 14 children present. Furthermore, A caregiver in the school age classroom, when asked how many children they had stated there were 17 children present. When the CCR inspector counted children there were 16 children present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The 2 year old classroom had 12 children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver entered to assist the other caregiver bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Safety & premises
3 infants were observed not buckled into the kidney bean toddler table during meal time. THis was corrected at inspection when the infants were removed from the table.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Other Serious
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Jul 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 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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Jun 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 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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May 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver lacked good judgment and self-control when they knowingly stepped on a child's hand and then failed to care for and console the child when the child was visibly crying.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Other Serious
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May 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver lacked good judgment and self-control when they knowingly stepped on a child's hand and then failed to care for and console the child when the child was visibly crying.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 15, 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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Mar 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 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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Mar 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 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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Mar 2, 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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Mar 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 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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Dec 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 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 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that there was a period of 58 seconds where no one was responsible for a 4 yr old child that was left on the playground during transition.
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 2023-11-29. Correction verified 2023-12-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that there was a period of 58 seconds where no one was responsible for a 4 yr old child that was left on the playground during transition.
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 2023-11-29. Correction verified 2023-12-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 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 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Jul 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Toilet bowl cleaner was observed in an unlocked cabinet that was accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaner was removed from the cabinet and put out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Toilet bowl cleaner was observed in an unlocked cabinet that was accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaner was removed from the cabinet and put out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 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 14, 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 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 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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Nov 30, 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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Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 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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Nov 2, 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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Nov 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 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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May 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 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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Feb 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined through reviewing video footage of classrooms, that a caregiver acted in an aggressive manner toward children in care. The caregiver can be seen ushering children to another area of the classroom by aggressive force, pulling of arms and pushing children in care.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Other Serious
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Feb 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined through reviewing video footage of classrooms, that a caregiver acted in an aggressive manner toward children in care. The caregiver can be seen ushering children to another area of the classroom by aggressive force, pulling of arms and pushing children in care.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 14, 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 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver in the two year old classroom was observed supervising 12 two year old children alone. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved a child to another room bringing the classroom into ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-03. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver in the two year old classroom was observed supervising 12 two year old children alone. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved a child to another room bringing the classroom into ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-03. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 19, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child in care with an allergy to whole milk, as documented in a signed note from the child's physician, did not have an emergency allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
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Food & allergies
A caregiver served a child whole milk which was a known food allergy documented in a signed note from the child's physician.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 19, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child in care with an allergy to whole milk, as documented in a signed note from the child's physician, did not have an emergency allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
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Food & allergies
A caregiver served a child whole milk which was a known food allergy documented in a signed note from the child's physician.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A can of sunscreen and a bottle of handsanitizer were observed within reach of children in care. This was corrected when the containers were put put up out of reach during this inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A can of sunscreen and a bottle of handsanitizer were observed within reach of children in care. This was corrected when the containers were put put up out of reach during this inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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