All Star Academy Learning Center
2800 ZINNIA AVE, Mcallen, TX 78504 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 175
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Theresa Fasci
- Phone
- (956) 686-0800
- Regulated since
- Oct 16, 2007
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 314330 · number 871795
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (8), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 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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Jan 28, 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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Jan 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 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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Jan 26, 2026 Report · 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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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 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 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was observed being counted in ratio in the infant room without completing pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(2)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was observed being counted in ratio in the infant room without completing pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(2)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two different infants were observed sleeping in a restrictive device on two separate occasions for over 5 minutes each. *This was corrected at inspection when each child was removed from restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to notify parents of safe sleep deficiency within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.311(a) — AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-30. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two different infants were observed sleeping in a restrictive device on two separate occasions for over 5 minutes each. *This was corrected at inspection when each child was removed from restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to notify parents of safe sleep deficiency within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.311(a) — AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-30. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was observed feeding an infant. Caregivers eyes were observed closed and resting her head on her left shoulder.
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 2025-03-11. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was observed feeding an infant. Caregivers eyes were observed closed and resting her head on her left shoulder.
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 2025-03-11. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 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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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 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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Sep 11, 2024 Report · 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 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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Jul 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 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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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 9, 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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Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 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 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Recite: A caregiver hired on 11/18/22 completed only 19 out 24 hours of Pre-service trainings.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The ceiling panel for one classroom was not replaced and continues with water stains. The other classrooms were observed with clean ceiling panels and the classroom previously with a loose ceiling panel was fixed.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Recite: A caregiver hired on 11/18/22 completed only 19 out 24 hours of Pre-service trainings.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The ceiling panel for one classroom was not replaced and continues with water stains. The other classrooms were observed with clean ceiling panels and the classroom previously with a loose ceiling panel was fixed.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver hired on 11/18/22 completed only 14 out 24 hours of Pre-service trainings.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were three classrooms used by children with dark brown water stains on the ceiling panels. There was one classroom with a loose ceiling panel. The vents in the operation were observed clean and properly installed.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-16. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver hired on 11/18/22 completed only 14 out 24 hours of Pre-service trainings.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were three classrooms used by children with dark brown water stains on the ceiling panels. There was one classroom with a loose ceiling panel. The vents in the operation were observed clean and properly installed.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-16. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The CPR training was not current for the director.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Other
There was no activity plan created for the month of May 2023 in the infant classroom. The last activity plan posted was for April 2023.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-05-31.
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Safety & premises
An infant was asleep in a crib with no sheet covering the mattress.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-30. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were four classrooms with a vent full of dust and debris. Two of the vents were loose from the ceiling which pose a risk to the children if it falls.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Other
One classroom with children under the age of 5 years old did not have covers for 2 outlets. Corrected at Inspection: The covers were placed on the outlets. One classroom did not have a wall plate cover for an outlet.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Staff background & training
Training records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Staff background & training
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The CPR training was not current for the director.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Other
There was no activity plan created for the month of May 2023 in the infant classroom. The last activity plan posted was for April 2023.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-05-31.
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Safety & premises
An infant was asleep in a crib with no sheet covering the mattress.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-30. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were four classrooms with a vent full of dust and debris. Two of the vents were loose from the ceiling which pose a risk to the children if it falls.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Other
One classroom with children under the age of 5 years old did not have covers for 2 outlets. Corrected at Inspection: The covers were placed on the outlets. One classroom did not have a wall plate cover for an outlet.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Staff background & training
Training records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 6, 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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Jan 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation staff failed to follow the child-care center policies by releasing a child to an authorized person without verifying their identity.
HHSC 746.4103(b) — Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation staff failed to follow the child-care center policies by releasing a child to an authorized person without verifying their identity.
HHSC 746.4103(b) — Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of Pre-Service Training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Food & allergies
The Food Allergy Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy was not posted in the classroom. Corrected at Inspection: The Food Allergy Plan was posted in the classroom.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of Pre-Service Training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-26. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Food & allergies
The Food Allergy Plan for a child diagnosed with a food allergy was not posted in the classroom. Corrected at Inspection: The Food Allergy Plan was posted in the classroom.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-07.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 22, 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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Apr 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 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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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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