Ms Cassy's Kids
1103 FM 3176, Devine, TX 78016 · Medina County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Cassandra Hernandez
- Phone
- (830) 444-1262
- Regulated since
- Jan 18, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1383878 · number 1725280
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2021 | 12 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 4, 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 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver did not have 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were incomplete. The following topics were missing: parent's rights, promotion/duration of physical activity, recommended clothing, plan for extreme weather, instructions on how a parent may access the minimum standards and the Health and Human Services Commission website.
HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an activity plan.
HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Safety & premises
A power drill was left on a shelf at a height that was accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the power drill was removed and placed in a cabinet with a child safety lock.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-06. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The Keeping Children Safe Poster was not posted at the operation.
HHSC 747.401(a)(3) — Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The permit renewal letter was not posted at the operation.
HHSC 747.401(a)(6) — Posting Requirements-Licensing Notices
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of four children's records evaluated were lacking a complete health statement.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Illness & medication
One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking up to date immunizations on file.
HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver did not have 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were incomplete. The following topics were missing: parent's rights, promotion/duration of physical activity, recommended clothing, plan for extreme weather, instructions on how a parent may access the minimum standards and the Health and Human Services Commission website.
HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an activity plan.
HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Safety & premises
A power drill was left on a shelf at a height that was accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the power drill was removed and placed in a cabinet with a child safety lock.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-06. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The Keeping Children Safe Poster was not posted at the operation.
HHSC 747.401(a)(3) — Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The permit renewal letter was not posted at the operation.
HHSC 747.401(a)(6) — Posting Requirements-Licensing Notices
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of four children's records evaluated were lacking a complete health statement.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Illness & medication
One out of four children's records evaluated were lacking up to date immunizations on file.
HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 28, 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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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were 8 children to 1 caregiver. 3 of the children present were between the ages of 0-17 months. The operation was out of ratio by 1 child.
HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were 8 children to 1 caregiver. 3 of the children present were between the ages of 0-17 months. The operation was out of ratio by 1 child.
HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 30, 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 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The provider did not have the 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Records & paperwork
The provider did not have the most recent inspection posted. The inspection posted was from October of 2020.
HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
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Records & paperwork
The consumer product safety commission certificate was not posted. The permit renewal letter was not posted.
HHSC 747.401(a)(6) — Posting Requirements-Licensing Notices
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
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Other
One out of four children's files reviewed was lacking a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Illness & medication
One out of four children's files reviewed did not have an updated immunization on file.
HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The provider did not have the 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Records & paperwork
The provider did not have the most recent inspection posted. The inspection posted was from October of 2020.
HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
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Records & paperwork
The consumer product safety commission certificate was not posted. The permit renewal letter was not posted.
HHSC 747.401(a)(6) — Posting Requirements-Licensing Notices
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
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Other
One out of four children's files reviewed was lacking a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Illness & medication
One out of four children's files reviewed did not have an updated immunization on file.
HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two of nine children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.611(a) — Required Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two of nine children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.611(a) — Required Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 8, 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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Jun 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 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 9, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 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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Oct 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was responsible for supervising a group of children in care before receiving an eligibility letter.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-07.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver lacked a current first aid and CPR certification.
HHSC 747.1107(5) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-20. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Staff background & training
Assistant Caregiver lacked a completed personel form and or a copy of a high school diploma.
HHSC 747.1207(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two out of eleven children's records evaluated lacked a completed emergency medical authorization.
HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-10-11.
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Records & paperwork
One of eleven children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-10-11.
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Illness & medication
Two out of eleven children records evaluated lacked a immunization record.
HHSC 747.613(c) — Immunization Record Upon Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was responsible for supervising a group of children in care before receiving an eligibility letter.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-07.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver lacked a current first aid and CPR certification.
HHSC 747.1107(5) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-20. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Staff background & training
Assistant Caregiver lacked a completed personel form and or a copy of a high school diploma.
HHSC 747.1207(2) — Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two out of eleven children's records evaluated lacked a completed emergency medical authorization.
HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-10-11.
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Records & paperwork
One of eleven children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-10-11.
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Illness & medication
Two out of eleven children records evaluated lacked a immunization record.
HHSC 747.613(c) — Immunization Record Upon Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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