Dumas Discovery Center
310 E 1ST ST, Dumas, TX 79029 · Moore County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 92
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Zaira Jaquez
- Phone
- (806) 935-6219
- Regulated since
- Sep 25, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 103658 · number 229012
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 17 | 14 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (6), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 30 | 23 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (11), Records & paperwork (2), Other (5) |
| 2023 | 39 | 26 | Supervision & ratios (7), Safety & premises (5), Food & allergies (3), Staff background & training (13), Records & paperwork (3), Other (8) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The transportation training in file for the director was expired.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-17. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One of the vans that the operation uses to transport children is not equipped with the safety alarm that is required.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Staff were observed using baby wipes instead of an EPA regulated sanitizing product when cleaning the diaper changing pad.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2025 Inspection · 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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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There were 15 children in care, and the youngest child in the classroom was 11 months of age and the oldest was 9 years old, therefore, this exceeds the 18 month age gap of the youngest infant present.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There were 13 children in a classroom with the youngest child being 11 months of age and the oldest being 9 years of age, therefore, this exceeds the 18 month age gap of the youngest infant present.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The condition regarding the children's files was not in compliance because there were six children's files that did not have the HHSC Form 7260 (checklist) that is required to show that the file was reviewed prior to the child's first day of care. Three of these children's files did not have the HHSC form 7260 completed at all. A new staff hired on 8/11/2025 did not have proof of orientation being provided within 7 days of being hired. **The children's files were corrected at inspection when the HHSC form was completed for the children and placed in the files. The orientation was corrected at inspection when it was completed during the inspection.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation allowed children that are younger than five years of age to play at the side of the building in between the playground and the building as well as the area where drop off occurs for children during the late mornings. These areas are not fenced in and therefore, cannot be used for outdoor time by children that are younger than school age.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-21. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
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Other Serious
The last gas inspection was due by 7/5/2025, as it is every 2 years and it was last completed on 7/5/2023. **This was corrected at inspection when the gas inspection was completed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-21.
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Illness & medication
A child file was reviewed and the child was missing the most current immuinzations for the file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-21. Correction verified 2025-07-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An individual was present and in direct care of children prior to notification of eligibility being received.
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 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
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Other Serious
Six children did not have dates on the HHSC Form 7260 that is required to show when the file was reviewed.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
The transportation training was past due for two staff that provided transportation to children during the inspection. This was due by 3/6/2025 by one caregiver and the other by 5/29/2025 for the other caregiver.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
During a field trip to the park and the movies, the staff that were present did not have the emergency medical consent forms and emergency contact information for each child on the field trip as required.
HHSC 746.3001(2) — Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
All the children's files were reviewed and the HHSC Form 7260 was utilized as a checklist and log for each child; however, a child that the first date of admission date was 4/22/2025 did not have all the admission information for the file as it was missing the emergency contact address listed for the individual by the parent. **This was corrected at inspection when the director filled out the address that was provided by the child's parent.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Children's files were reviewed and the HHSC Form 7260 that must be utilized as a checklist and a log that must be created to document each record that was audited, the date of the audit, and the person performing the audit but the checklists (Form 7260) was not completed for two children who began care on 4/10/2025. Additionally, there were two children files that were missing the required health statements in the file as required by the probation conditions. All personnel file weres reviewed and one staff file did not have the required training sheet completed as required for the probation condition. All staff files were evaluated for the required pre and post tests of the sub-chapters listed for the probation conditions and three staff files were missing proof of the pre-test and post-test in their file and therefore, were not available for review.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-15. Correction verified 2025-05-02.
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Illness & medication
One child file that was reviewed did not have up to date immunizations in file. One child file that was review did not have any immunization record in file for review. **The child's parent that was missing the up to date immunization provided a copy for the file at inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-05-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child file reviewed did not have the address required for the emergency contact individual listed by the parent.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-15. Correction verified 2025-05-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Children's files were reviewed and the HHSC Form 7260 that must be utilized as a checklist and a log that must be created to document each record that was audited, the date of the audit, and the person performing the audit but the checklists (Form 7260) used did not have the information of the person that audited or the date it was audited. Additionally, there were five children that did not have HHSC Form 7260 completed at all for their file audit. All personnel file weres reviewed and three were missing the required training sheet as required for the probation condition in the file for three staff.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-25.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver with the complete annual training year of 2/29/2024 - 2/29/2025 was lacking the required health topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two infants were observed sleeping in swings, restrictive devices, at inspection.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-07. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Other Serious
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Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff file was reviewed and did not have all the required 24 hours of pre-service in file. The training observed was for the 8 hours completed that permitted the staff to be in the classroom but the remaining 16 hours of pre-service were lacking. The staff has been employed as of 6/28/2024 and cannot be in the classroom until the remaining 16 hours are completed.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three children files that were reviewed were missing information for the authorization for emergency medical attention. **One file was corrected at inspection when the parent provided the information and it was filed.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-20. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two staff of the operation that do not have a valid high school diploma or GED and were not following the conditions of a current waiver were left in charge of the operation when the director was not present. Additionally, the documentation that provides proof of board members being present at the operation with the director was not able to be observed upon request as required for the current waiver.
HHSC 745.8311(b) — Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
Two files reviewed did not have proof of orientation being received.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
A total of five staff files were reviewed and did not have pre-service in file, including two of the staff not having the pre-service for staff that are working with children that are younger than 24 months. Two of the staff were observed in the classroom during inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director left two staff members in charge of the operation and went against a current waiver that restricts them being in charge and did not review the waiver conditions with them as well.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two children's files reviewed did not any information provided by the parent for the authorization for emergency medical attention in file.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-09. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
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Illness & medication Serious
One child file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file for review. One child file reviewed did not have up to date immunizations in file.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Nap mats for a classroom did not have the names on them. **This was corrected at inspection when the staff wrote the child's names on the nap mats.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-16.
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Other
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Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers did not have proof of CPR training and First Aid training at all in the file.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Food & allergies Serious
During a field trip to the park, the staff that were present did not have identifiable a shirt, nametag, or other identification listing the name of the child-care center and the child-care centers telephone number; not did the children have information that identified them to the center. Additionally, the first aid kit taken to the field trip was not complete as it was missing a thermometer. Lastly, the staff were observed not having physical items with information that list the children present and counting children.
HHSC 746.3001(4) — Field Trips -First Aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
Children were observed playing in play equipment at a park that did not meet safety requirements as anchoring devices were exposed and placed children at risk.
HHSC 746.4601(6) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Records & paperwork
One child file was not available for review at inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two employees were present at inspection and the operation does not have notification of eligibility for the individuals prior to allowing them to be present at the operation.
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 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
Four caregiver's files did not have a high school diploma or equivalent in file for review. Eight staff files reviewed did not have the pre-employment affidavit in file for review.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was in a classroom with children and did not meet the age requirement of being 18 years of age and is not enrolled in a child-care program approved by TEA/TEPSAC.
HHSC 746.1109(b)(3)(A) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
Two staff files reviewed did not have proof of orientation being received by the staff.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
Three caregivers did not have the required 24 clock hours of pre-service training in file for review as required.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff was observed at inspection, in the classroom, with direct access to children, and when the file was reviewed there was no proof of current First Aid training in file.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
Three caregivers did not have proof of CPR training and First Aid training at all in the file. Additionally, two caregivers did not have the instructor ID as required provided on the CPR/First Aid training card in file.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Other Serious
Four children files were reviewed and did not have special care accommodations in file for review.
HHSC 746.2202(1) — Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Other Serious
A classroom with four older children that were observed using one of the infant rooms as a passageway to do various activities outside of the classroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2403(6) — Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Other Serious
A six month old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a play yard.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Other
A change in classrooms has been made and change in space has occurred for the facility. This change occurred prior to notification Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Records & paperwork
One child file was not available for review at inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Illness & medication
One child file reviewed did not have the current immunizations in file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
All the children files reviewed were missing the required information regarding water safety activities and proof that the parent's right have been provided to parents. Two children's files did not have a complete the section entirely completed with the information with the child's physician or an emergency-care facility. One child file was missing the emergency contact address for the individual provided by the child in file. One child file did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Food & allergies Serious
One child in care did not have a food allergy plan in file that required a plan in file by the doctor.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies provided did not include information to the parents about the following: immunization requirements for children, transportation, water activities, field trips, procedures for parent review of CCR reports and how to access rules, instructions for contacting CCR office/online and TX abuse and neglect hotline, breastfeeding provisions, vaccine preventable diseases, and support of inclusive services. Additionally, the policies regarding promotion of physical activity and the policy for preventing and responding to abuse and neglect were missing information.
HHSC 746.501(a)(11) — Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The emergency preparedness plan included in the operational policies is not complete and was missing information.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-15.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four individuals were listed on the operation's background check list and had not been inactivated within seven days of their termination date. The individuals' termination dates ranged from two weeks being gone to two months. **This was corrected at inspection when the individuals were inactivated at inspection.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
The two caregiver's files that were missing the high school diplomas or equivalent in file did not have this completed and in file and the caregivers were observed in direct care of children during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies, including the emergency preparedness plan, were not available for review upon request.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-02. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child's file was reviewed and it did not have any information regarding the emergency medical authorization in file.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2023-12-21.
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Staff background & training
A staff file was reviewed and proof of orientation on required items was lacking as well as there was no photo identification in file. **This was corrected at inspection when it was completed by the operation.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-20.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 7, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The two caregiver's files that were missing the high school diplomas or equivalent in file did not have this completed and in file.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
The transportation training for one staff was not available for review upon request.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were not available for review upon request.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 21, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The transportation training for one staff was not available for review upon request.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-29. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were not available for review at inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-29. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The transportation training for one staff was not available for review upon request. The other staff that was previously providing transportation will no longer provide transportation unless transportation training is obtained first.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The two caregiver's files that were missing the high school diplomas or equivalent in file did not have this completed and in file.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
The transportation training the two staff that have been providing transportation to children was not in file for review.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Other
The most current Child Care Regulation Inspection form, for the inspection conducted on 10/12/2023, had not been posted. Additionally, the current staff list posted is not current as it was missing the name for a staff who has been employed a little over a week. *The employee list was corrected at inspection when the staff name was written by the person in charge.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The first aid kit was not complete as it was missing the thermometer in the vehicle used for transporting children. **This was corrected when the staff placed a thermometer in the first aid kit in the vehicle being used to transport children.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The two caregiver's files that were missing the high school diplomas or equivalent in file were not able to be reviewed upon request.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-12. Correction verified 2023-10-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
The transportation training was not available for review for the two staff that have been providing transportation to children upon request.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-12. Correction verified 2023-10-26.
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Other
The most current Child Care Regulation Inspection form, for the inspection conducted on 10/5/2023, had not been posted.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-12. Correction verified 2023-10-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
The current list of children being transported was evaluated. The first aid kit was not complete as it was missing the thermometer.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-12.
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Records & paperwork
The child records were reviewed that did not have information in the file regarding the child being able to swim without assistance. Two of these files were not able to be reviewed upon request.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-12. Correction verified 2023-10-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregiver's files did not have high school diplomas or equivalent in file for review.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
The transportation training was not available for the two staff that have been providing transportation to children.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There were 16 children in a classroom with the youngest child being 16 months of age and the oldest being 9 years of age, therefore, this exceeds the 18 month age gap of the youngest infant present.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Other
Children under the age of two years old, were observed participating in screen time.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were not available for review at inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
Children were observed being transported to school by a staff and the following were not taken when the children were transported: the list of children that were transported during inspection had not been completed and the first-aid kit was not complete as it was missing the thermometer.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Records & paperwork
Six child records did not have information in the file regarding the child being able to swim without assistance.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-09. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Food & allergies
The following were not available for review at inspection: The last two weeks of monthly playgrounds and grounds checklist were available for review. The last week of attendance records for staff was available for review. The last week of sign in and out logs for children in care was available for review. The most recent Texas Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program report was not available for review upon request.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There were 22 children in a classroom with the youngest child being 14 months of age and the oldest being 11 years of age, therefore, this exceeds the 18 month age gap of the youngest infant present.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-26. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Other
Children under the age of two years old, were observed participating in screen time.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-26. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Other
Children in care were observed participating in screen time for longer than the one hour permitted.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(3) — Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-26. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Other Serious
Children were observed in various classrooms participating in centers and waiting to transition to other activities while sitting on high chairs for extended amounts of times.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-26. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Other Serious
The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/5/2022 and is required to be completed annually, or by 1/5/2023, and therefore, it is past due.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
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Other
Toddlers were observed in chairs that had straps and they were not strapped in.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-26. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies, including the complete emergency preparedness plan, was not available for review upon request.
HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-26. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
Children were observed being transported to school by a staff and the following were not taken when the children were transported: the list of children that were transported; the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child that was transported; the parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported; and a first-aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-26. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Records & paperwork
Six child records did not have information in the file regarding the child being able to swim without assistance.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Food & allergies Serious
A child who is listed to have a diagnosed food allergy did not have a diagnosed food allergy plan in file for review.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Food & allergies
The following were not availabe for review at inspection: The last three months of the monthly building and grounds checklists. The last three months of attendance records for staff. The last three months of sign in and out logs for children in care. The most recent Texas Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program report.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-26. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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