Childrens Courtyard
1308 PICADILLY DR, Pflugerville, TX 78660 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 304
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Phone
- (512) 989-6500
- Regulated since
- Jun 7, 2000
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 164208 · number 547557- 810
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (5) |
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 18 | 15 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (3), Other (6) |
| 2023 | 14 | 14 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (4), Other (5) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of the inspection there were several chairs that were broken and needing to be removed and the outdoor fence had a post that was broken and needs repairing. The busses used by children also had trash items from the week prior.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
At the time of the inspection, the bathrooms used by children had dried feces on the wall and paper holder.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determiend that children were viewing movies for 2 hours daily, and also playing on nintendo switches and tablets throughout the day that exceeded the one hour maximum limit.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(3) — Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other
It was determiend that children were viewing screen time activities during rest times.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other Serious
It was determined a caregiver yelled at a child as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
It was determined that unsanitary drinking water was being served to children.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(2) — Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the time of the inspection, eight infant feeding instructions were not updated monthly by parents.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection. a bag full of garbage was observed on the floor of a classroom where children were located.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-21.
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Other
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Feb 13, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
An outdated activity plan dated Jan 19th - 23rd was observed posted in the classroom. This was corrected when the operation posted the current activity plan.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Other Serious
During the DFPS investigation inspection, the investigator observed electrical outlets uncovered in the classrooms. Director corrected this when covers were inserted into the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is sufficient evidence to determine that inadequate supervision during children's activities resulted in a child sustaining multiple unknown bruises on their arm.
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 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
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Safety & premises
A toddler who was not sleeping was placed in a crib as a redirection/ discipline method.
HHSC 746.2907(b) — Toddler Out of Crib When Not Sleeping
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined that the operation did not notify parents regarding a child's injury during pick- up time.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
PreEmployment affidavits were unavailable to review for two employees.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
Proof of education was unavailable to review for two caregivers.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Other
Current weekly activity plans were unavailable to review for five classrooms.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
Chipped paint was observed on walls in multiple classrooms at the school age building and main building.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
At the school-age building, observed in the game room an electrical outlet missing a faceplate.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-18.
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Staff background & training
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May 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation it was found that one child was left alone outside unsupervised while in care at the operation.
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 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Of the 10 files reviewed all but 1 were missing items.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Records & paperwork
Of the 10 employee files reviewed, 7 were missing items.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There are concerns regarding supervision especially during the opening part of the day.
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 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Of the 10 files that were reviewed, 6 of them did not have all necessary requirements.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
One classroom had a trash can without a lid that had trash accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the staff covered the trash can with a lid.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-16.
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Other Serious
Two classrooms with children under 5 years of age did not have electrical outlets covered. This was corrected at inspection when all outlets were covered by the staff.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Feb 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One infant classroom had two caregivers caring for eleven infants. The classroom moved four infants during the inspection into a seperate classroom with another caregiver.
HHSC 746.1705 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 2 Caregivers With 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
One infant was asleep in a restrictive device. The caregiver was asked to move the infant to a crib and attempted to do so then put the infant asleep into a second restrictive device. The caregiver was asked again to move the infant to a crib and did so during inspection.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Other Serious
One classroom with children under 5 years of age did not have electrical outlets covered. This was corrected at inspection when all outlets were covered by the staff.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in four classrooms.
HHSC 746.401(4) — Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills in the last year.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has only conducted two out of four lock-down drills in the last year.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2026-02-16.
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Illness & medication Serious
Four children did not have any immunization records in their file.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Illness & medication Serious
Four children did not have current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two classroom caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-06. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Other Serious
The school age building still had a broken electrical outlet in the library center.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-06. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Other Serious
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Feb 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two classroom caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Other Serious
The school age building still had a broken electrical outlet in the library center.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Other Serious
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Dec 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Observed broken chairs in the school-age theater room and in the diner area.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-05. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Other Serious
Four classroom's observed had uncovered electrical outlets. The school age building had a broken electrical outlet in the library center.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Other Serious
The TV located in the gaming room was not anchored to the shelf.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-29. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
Frist aid/ emergency kit was observed on the floor in one of the children's classroom. This was corrected when the teacher moved the kit ontop of the counter.
HHSC 746.4001(5) — First Aid Kit - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-28. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed a children table blocking the emerency exit in the classroom. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the table from the exit door.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-28. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Dec 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was able to grab a rubber band brought into the classroom by a caregiver and had it stuck wrapped around their arm for an unknown amount of time.
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 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver brought rubber bands into a classroom which allowed them to be accessible to children in care.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Chipped paint, peeling baseboards, and a small hole was observed in mutiple classrooms.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Chipped paint, peeling baseboards, and a small hole was observed in mutiple classrooms. One of the classrooms has a broken cabinet door below the changing table. The operation reported that they have submitted work orders for repairs.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
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Other Serious
Electrical outlets in four classroom were observed uncovered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
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Other Serious
Observed the water hose unwrapped on the ground in front of the door.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was observed during monitoring inspection a caregiver was observed pulling and grabbing 2 children by the arm while on the playground. It was observed a caregiver used a harsh tone while placing children in line going outside to the playground.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained, there is enough evidence to determined that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-14. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Other Serious
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May 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Observed fallen tree branches from the ice storm on the playground/obstruction outdoor play equipment. The operation has entered in a ticket to get the tree branches removed
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 27, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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