The Goddard School Of Fort Worth
8600 CURRENCY DRIVE, Fort Worth, TX 76131 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 194
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Erika Shores
- Phone
- (817) 918-9930
- Regulated since
- Jan 13, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1383008 · number 1724731
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Discipline & child guidance (4), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (6), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 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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May 18, 2026 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 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 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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May 11, 2026 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 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 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 24, 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 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 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 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided in the investigation, it was found that a caregiver raised their hand in a threatening manner to a child, as if they were going to slap them
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Other Serious
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Based on information provided in the investigation, it was found a caregiver raised their voice in the classroom as a response to children's behavior.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was found that an incident with inappropriate discipline occurred between a staff member and a child in care and the operation administration did not provide information regarding the incident to the parent.
HHSC 746.307(a) — Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Illness & medication
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Based on information provided in the investigation, it was found that the operation did not create or provide an incident report for situation that placed a child at risk of harm when a caregiver inappropriately disciplined them.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. Based on information provided in the investigation, it was found that a caregiver raised their hand in a threatening manner to a child, as if they were going to slap them
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Other Serious
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Based on information provided in the investigation, it was found a caregiver raised their voice in the classroom as a response to children's behavior.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. It was found that an incident with inappropriate discipline occurred between a staff member and a child in care and the operation administration did not provide information regarding the incident to the parent.
HHSC 746.307(a) — Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Illness & medication
This was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Based on information provided in the investigation, it was found that the operation did not create or provide an incident report for situation that placed a child at risk of harm when a caregiver inappropriately disciplined them.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 23, 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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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 of the infant feeding forms reviewed had not been updated in the last 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-28. Correction verified 2025-08-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 of the infant feeding forms reviewed had not been updated in the last 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-28. Correction verified 2025-08-28.
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Other
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Jun 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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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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May 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregivers were not able to ensure a child's well-being by being aware of each child's ongoing actions in the restroom.
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 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not immediately notify parents of an incident allegation that may have placed their child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregivers were not able to ensure a child's well-being by being aware of each child's ongoing actions in the restroom.
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 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not immediately notify parents of an incident allegation that may have placed their child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 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 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined that the operation exceeded child caregiver ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined that the operation exceeded child caregiver ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Children were transported without emergency medical authorization forms on bus.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Children were transported without emergency medical authorization forms on bus.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 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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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 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 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 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 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Aug 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was on a swing for more than 15 minutes, until the infant fall asleep.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
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Other Serious
It was obseved a four months old infant sleeping on a swing.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was on a swing for more than 15 minutes, until the infant fall asleep.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
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Other Serious
It was obseved a four months old infant sleeping on a swing.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
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Other Serious
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Aug 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 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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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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May 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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Apr 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 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 19, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did nor demonstrated competency while performing her duties. A caregiver did not follow procedures during transitions, the caregiver did not count all children after taking the children outside, as a result a child was left in a room unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver did not follow procedures during transitions, the caregiver did not count all children after taking the children outside, as a result a child was left in a room unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Apr 19, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did nor demonstrated competency while performing her duties. A caregiver did not follow procedures during transitions, the caregiver did not count all children after taking the children outside, as a result a child was left in a room unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver did not follow procedures during transitions, the caregiver did not count all children after taking the children outside, as a result a child was left in a room unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Other Serious
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Dec 14, 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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Dec 14, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2021 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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Nov 12, 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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Nov 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.