Willowwood Learning Academy
14207 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE A1, Houston, TX 77086 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-07:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Courtney Bradley
- Phone
- (832) 855-3576
- Regulated since
- Dec 7, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1367834 · number 1715559
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2024 | 26 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (10), Staff background & training (4), Other (6) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 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 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection I observed a 15-month-old- combined with children as old as 3 years old. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived to take the older children.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection I observed a 15-month-old- combined with children as old as 3 years old. This was corrected when an additional caregiver arrived to take the older children.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to report an allegation of a child being placed at risk to licensing within 48 hours as required.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to report an allegation of a child being placed at risk to licensing within 48 hours as required.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 13, 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 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 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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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five staff files were reviewed, and Five caregivers are missing the required special topic training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Staff background & training
The director failed to complete all required training within the annual year.
HHSC 746.1313 — Time Period of Training
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Safety & premises
A child with peanut allergies does not have an emergency plan.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five staff files were reviewed, and Five caregivers are missing the required special topic training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Staff background & training
The director failed to complete all required training within the annual year.
HHSC 746.1313 — Time Period of Training
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Safety & premises
A child with peanut allergies does not have an emergency plan.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 13, 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 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The playground for school-age children has a barbecue pit, and a bottle of lighter fluid placed on top, making it accessible to the children. Correction: A caregiver removed the barbecue pit and lighter fluid, placing it out of the children's reach.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-04.
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Other
In the toddler's classroom, there was a fan on the floor that was accessible to the children. Correction: A caregiver removed the fan and stored it away from the children.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-04.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The playground for school-age children has a barbecue pit, and a bottle of lighter fluid placed on top, making it accessible to the children. Correction: A caregiver removed the barbecue pit and lighter fluid, placing it out of the children's reach.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-04.
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Other
In the toddler's classroom, there was a fan on the floor that was accessible to the children. Correction: A caregiver removed the fan and stored it away from the children.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
CCR observed three school-age children entering the building through the back door to the playground to get a drink of water without supervision. CCR also observed a child left alone, sleeping in a classroom with the door closed.
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 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
CCR observed three school-age children entering the building through the back door to the playground to get a drink of water without supervision. CCR also observed a child left alone, sleeping in a classroom with the door closed.
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 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Near the school-age basketball court, there is a bucket, trash can, two black trash bags, five bricks, broken wood, broken foam cups, and a pipe. There is a hole in the ground near the children's playground area collecting water. In the Pre-K classroom, two large boards leaning against the wall and are accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Garbage trash without a lid was accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
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Other
In the toddler's classroom, there was a fan on the floor that was accessible to the children. Correction: A caregiver removed the fan and stored it away from the children.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-23.
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Other Serious
In the toddlers classroom, there was a mop bucket filled with water and not being used. Correction: A caregiver removed the mop bucket and stored it away from the children.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-23.
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Safety & premises
The children playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
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Safety & premises
A water hose was observed on the playground and not in use.
HHSC 746.5015(c) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Near the school-age basketball court, there is a bucket, trash can, two black trash bags, five bricks, broken wood, broken foam cups, and a pipe. There is a hole in the ground near the children's playground area collecting water. In the Pre-K classroom, two large boards leaning against the wall and are accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Garbage trash without a lid was accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
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Other
In the toddler's classroom, there was a fan on the floor that was accessible to the children. Correction: A caregiver removed the fan and stored it away from the children.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-23.
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Other Serious
In the toddlers classroom, there was a mop bucket filled with water and not being used. Correction: A caregiver removed the mop bucket and stored it away from the children.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-23.
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Safety & premises
The children playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
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Safety & premises
A water hose was observed on the playground and not in use.
HHSC 746.5015(c) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 11, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was revealed that the caregivers were yelling at the children at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 11, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was revealed that the caregivers were yelling at the children at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 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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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background check supervising 4 infants. This was corrected when the director removed the caregiver from the classroom.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background check supervising 4 infants. This was corrected when the director removed the caregiver from the classroom.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the walkthrough of the playground I observed a bbq pit, waterhose and debris next to the outdoor shed as well as a broken fence board. The bbq pit was removed during the inspection and the fence board was repaired.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-12.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the walkthrough of the playground I observed a bbq pit, waterhose and debris next to the outdoor shed as well as a broken fence board. The bbq pit was removed during the inspection and the fence board was repaired.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 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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Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Aug 22, 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 · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Through statements received throughout the investigation determined that a caregiver used profane language with a relative who was a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Other Serious
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Aug 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Through statements received throughout the investigation determined that a caregiver used profane language with a relative who was a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 29, 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 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 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 5, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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