The Kids Castle
4236 BURKBURNETT RD, Wichita Falls, TX 76306 · Wichita County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 121
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Alicia Martinez
- Phone
- (940) 232-3830
- Regulated since
- Dec 31, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1117123 · number 1519962
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 14 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
There is not an affidavit in newly hired employee file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Records & paperwork
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
There is not an affidavit in newly hired employee file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three fire extinguishers were sitting on the floor in the kitchen.
HHSC 746.5305 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three fire extinguishers were sitting on the floor in the kitchen.
HHSC 746.5305 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 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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Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 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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Nov 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 11, 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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Jul 14, 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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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregivers were missing required training certificates.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(2) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A large amount of gnats were observed in the kitchen area and bathroom areas. Furthermore, the operation was observed to be cluttered and not prepared to receive children when they opened for the day. Rooms had cleaning supplies and other supplies in piles and accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregivers were missing required training certificates.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(2) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A large amount of gnats were observed in the kitchen area and bathroom areas. Furthermore, the operation was observed to be cluttered and not prepared to receive children when they opened for the day. Rooms had cleaning supplies and other supplies in piles and accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 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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Sep 5, 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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Sep 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff training records were not available to review.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff training records were not available to review.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 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 5, 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 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not report the incident within the required time frame.
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 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not report the incident within the required time frame.
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 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 19, 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 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There is broken equipment and debris on the playground that needs to be removed. There are boxes, building supplies, and other materials in some of the classrooms that need to be removed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There is broken equipment and debris on the playground that needs to be removed. There are boxes, building supplies, and other materials in some of the classrooms that need to be removed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Safety & premises
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May 25, 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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May 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 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 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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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 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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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 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff training records were not available to review.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There is a shed door on the playground that will not close properly. There are cleaning supplies stored within reach of the children in the school age building. These pose a hazard to the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two of the vehicles used for transportation are missing a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Illness & medication
Several of the children's records reviewed were missing health statements, emergency contact information, or immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff training records were not available to review.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-10. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There is a shed door on the playground that will not close properly. There are cleaning supplies stored within reach of the children in the school age building. These pose a hazard to the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two of the vehicles used for transportation are missing a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Illness & medication
Several of the children's records reviewed were missing health statements, emergency contact information, or immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 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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Jul 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 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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Jul 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Several of the kids records were missing items including medical authorization consent.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Several of the kids records were missing items including medical authorization consent.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows children were allowed to use their tablets and phones while in care. The children were viewing information that was not age appropriate or part of the operation's planned activities for educations goals.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(2) — Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation inspection, the playground was observed to have broken bricks, wire, and broken toys on it. Also the cleaning supplies in the school age room needs to be moved out of the children's reach.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows children were allowed to use their tablets and phones while in care. The children were viewing information that was not age appropriate or part of the operation's planned activities for educations goals.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(2) — Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation inspection, the playground was observed to have broken bricks, wire, and broken toys on it. Also the cleaning supplies in the school age room needs to be moved out of the children's reach.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 6, 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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Jul 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 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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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
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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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.