The Garabatos Learning Center And Daycare LLC
4637 ATLAS AVE, El Paso, TX 79904 · El Paso County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 117
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Venessa Torres
- Phone
- (915) 751-8100
- Regulated since
- Mar 27, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1273082 · number 1649268
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 18, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 25, 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 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 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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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
In review of records, four staff members did not have proof of training in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction or administering medication.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
One child's file does not contain an emergency food allergy plan for a known allergy, signed by a parent and physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation does not have a plan for emergencies during transportation, available for review.
HHSC 746.5619 — Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
In review of records, four staff members did not have proof of training in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction or administering medication.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
One child's file does not contain an emergency food allergy plan for a known allergy, signed by a parent and physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation does not have a plan for emergencies during transportation, available for review.
HHSC 746.5619 — Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 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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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 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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Jun 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 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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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 Report with a run date of 01/16/2023 indicates that the operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by the required date of 1/15/2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-20. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 Report with a run date of 01/16/2023 indicates that the operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by the required date of 1/15/2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-20. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three company vans have first aid kits that are missing scissors. This was corrected at inspection when Director placed scissors in each of the three first aid kits.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(5) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation has one van, used for transportation, texas plate U34-886, that does not have a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Records & paperwork
While checking records, one school aged child's record did not have a parental permission form completed.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Other
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Dec 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three company vans have first aid kits that are missing scissors. This was corrected at inspection when Director placed scissors in each of the three first aid kits.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(5) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation has one van, used for transportation, texas plate U34-886, that does not have a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Records & paperwork
While checking records, one school aged child's record did not have a parental permission form completed.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 22, 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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Dec 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 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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Dec 14, 2023 Report · 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, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 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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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 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 28, 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 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 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 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was found that during naptime, there was not sufficient walking space between the napping cots in the 18-24 month old classroom.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
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Records & paperwork
During the course of a DFPS investigation, one employee file checked did not have the required Affidavit Form available for review.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 24, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was found that during naptime, there was not sufficient walking space between the napping cots in the 18-24 month old classroom.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
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Records & paperwork
During the course of a DFPS investigation, one employee file checked did not have the required Affidavit Form available for review.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 3, 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 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The school age room had 44 children present. The maximum amount of children two providers can have is 35. The room was over ratio by 9 children.
HHSC 746.1607 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 2 Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-26. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The school age room had 44 children present. The maximum amount of children two providers can have is 35. The room was over ratio by 9 children.
HHSC 746.1607 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 2 Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-26. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 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 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation did not report to the local Licensing office or the Abuse Hotline and incident in which a child in care sustained and injury while in care that resulted in the child requiring medical treatment.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-11. Correction verified 2022-05-13.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Apr 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation did not report to the local Licensing office or the Abuse Hotline and incident in which a child in care sustained and injury while in care that resulted in the child requiring medical treatment.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-11. Correction verified 2022-05-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance
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Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Jan 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 23, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 23, 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 20, 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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Nov 20, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 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 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 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 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 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 18, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
In the infant room there were a total of 12 children present during this inspection. The specified age group of the children present is for infants ages 0 months to 11 months. The maximum amount of children 2 providers can care for is 10 infants. This group was over ratio by 2 children.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 18, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
In the infant room there were a total of 12 children present during this inspection. The specified age group of the children present is for infants ages 0 months to 11 months. The maximum amount of children 2 providers can care for is 10 infants. This group was over ratio by 2 children.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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