J.d.'s Academy
401 W 1ST ST, Del Rio, TX 78840 · Val Verde County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 101
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ana Sandoval
- Phone
- (830) 768-3288
- Regulated since
- Feb 1, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1285219 · number 1659034
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | Safety & premises (6) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 6 | Safety & premises (4), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 17 | 7 | Supervision & ratios (7), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 10, 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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Feb 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 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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Feb 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 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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Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 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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Feb 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 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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Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A fire extinguisher in a van was in the red and had 0 PSI. This was corrected at inspection when the center bought a new one from the store.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
Their was no documentation on smoke detectors tested at center.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Safety & premises
A couple of booster seats were expired in all vans used to transport children. This was corrected at inspection when the center removed the expired ones.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A fire extinguisher in a van was in the red and had 0 PSI. This was corrected at inspection when the center bought a new one from the store.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
Their was no documentation on smoke detectors tested at center.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Safety & premises
A couple of booster seats were expired in all vans used to transport children. This was corrected at inspection when the center removed the expired ones.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-13.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 11, 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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Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 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 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on interviews and sign in out sheets the operation had one classroom open at the time the incident occurred, a caregiver was out of ratio when she was left in charge of 32 children, as the two other morning shift caregivers did not come to work that day.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on interviews and sign in out sheets the operation had one classroom open at the time the incident occurred, a caregiver was out of ratio when she was left in charge of 32 children, as the two other morning shift caregivers did not come to work that day.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A medication was in a backpack in the hallway and anyone could have access to the medication. Corrected at inspection: The medication was immediately moved to a box that was out of reach of kids.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A medication was in a backpack in the hallway and anyone could have access to the medication. Corrected at inspection: The medication was immediately moved to a box that was out of reach of kids.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-22.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Oct 13, 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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Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 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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Sep 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2022 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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May 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 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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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The anchoring for the rocking equipment was visible in the playground.
HHSC 746.4601(6) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The anchoring for the rocking equipment was visible in the playground.
HHSC 746.4601(6) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 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 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The child safety alarm in one of the transportation vans was not working properly.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-11. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The child safety alarm in one of the transportation vans was not working properly.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-11. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 3, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A staff member took an infant into the kitchen.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Other
A caregiver was on their phone while they were suppose to be supervising children.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 3, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A staff member took an infant into the kitchen.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Other
A caregiver was on their phone while they were suppose to be supervising children.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Other Serious
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Nov 17, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies outdoor policy was lacking the benefits of playing outside. The policy does not address clothing or shoes the children should wear to safely play in the playground.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
Three out of ten children's records reviewed were lacking the doctor signed health statement.
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 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-11-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 17, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies outdoor policy was lacking the benefits of playing outside. The policy does not address clothing or shoes the children should wear to safely play in the playground.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
Three out of ten children's records reviewed were lacking the doctor signed health statement.
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 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-11-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 25, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2021 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 3, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A child was accidently left at the school.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-09-07. Correction verified 2021-09-15.
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Safety & premises
The center has had three seperate investigations for transportation and a citation failing to show good judgement.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-09-07. Correction verified 2021-09-15.
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Records & paperwork Serious
A child was left accidently at the school and the parent notified the daycare and they did not report the incident.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-09-07. Correction verified 2021-09-15.
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Other Serious
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Sep 3, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A child was accidently left at the school.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-09-07. Correction verified 2021-09-15.
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Safety & premises
The center has had three seperate investigations for transportation and a citation failing to show good judgement.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-09-07. Correction verified 2021-09-15.
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Records & paperwork Serious
A child was left accidently at the school and the parent notified the daycare and they did not report the incident.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-09-07. Correction verified 2021-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 19, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver in a classroom was unable to say accurately identify the ages of the children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-08-24. Correction verified 2021-09-07.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers conducting transportation do not have a transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-08-24. Correction verified 2021-09-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The classroom had a total of 30 children ranging from 2-4 years old with one caregiver.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-08-24. Correction verified 2021-09-07.
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Other Serious
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Aug 19, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver in a classroom was unable to say accurately identify the ages of the children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-08-24. Correction verified 2021-09-07.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers conducting transportation do not have a transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-08-24. Correction verified 2021-09-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The classroom had a total of 30 children ranging from 2-4 years old with one caregiver.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-08-24. Correction verified 2021-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 19, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver conducting transportation picked up children at a school and did not utilize the transportation list. The caregiver accidently picked up a child that did not attend the center.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-08-24. Correction verified 2021-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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