Fredericksburg Community Preschool
711 S EAGLE ST, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 · Gillespie County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 91
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sarah Duecker
- Phone
- (830) 997-0048
- Regulated since
- May 5, 2003
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 203295 · number 815847
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Other (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Illness & medication (1) |
| 2023 | 12 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Background checks were still active for two employees who were no longer employed at the operation
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 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
A three month old infant was observed being swaddled while in their crib sleeping. NOTE: The swaddle was removed from the infant and crib when asked to do so by the inspector.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Safety & premises
Three infant cribs had soiled/stained bedding.
HHSC 746.3407(3) — Machine Wash Linens
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Infants in both infant rooms were observed sitting in the bucket seats eating morning snack without being secured with safety straps.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A child in the infant room was observed wearing a beaded necklace.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-06. Correction verified 2025-01-09.
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Other Serious
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two out of ten child files evaluated were missing updated vaccination records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Lesson plans posted in the infant room were for the incorrect week. It was reported during interviews that the curriculum was not followed due to not having the materials available to implement the activities.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The rug in the older infant room was dirty and had numerous stains.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
For the evaluation period, 6/21-5/22, the director was missing 3 management hours. A certificate for the training taken on 2/21/23 was not available for review. NOTE: This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.1311(f)(2) — Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-03-17. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Other
The large climber on the playground has 4 ft of pea gravel on one side of the unit and 6 ft on the other side. NOTE: This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-17. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Illness & medication
Immunization records were reviewed for the 2 children needing updated vaccinations. One child, was still missing their 4th DTaP vaccination. NOTE: This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-10.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director was missing 3 hours of management training for the year evaluated 6/21-5/22.
HHSC 746.1311(f)(2) — Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There were 3 spray cans of window cleaner stored on a shelf in the kitchen pantry next to food.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-03-02.
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Safety & premises
Based on the 6 ft markings on the large climber on the playground, approximately 2 inches of loose fill was missing from one side of the equipment.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-02.
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Other
1 school-age student file was evaluated and did not contain information regarding the pubic school the child attends on their enrollment form.
HHSC 746.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
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Supervision & ratios
1 school-age child's file was evaluated and did not contain parent permission for their child to be transported from their public school to the operation.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
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Other
1 out of 8 child files evaluated was missing a health statement. The child enrolled in January 2023.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
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Illness & medication
2 out of 8 child files evaluated were missing updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-02.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was a standing fan in Room 5 due to the air conditioner not working properly that was accessible to the children and not secured. NOTE: The fan was unplugged during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-20.
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Safety & premises
The grey climber on the playground had a climbing rope that had a missing section of rope that had frayed and broke. The large climber had two screws coming loose off of the blue cover above the unit. The screws were protruding 1/2 an inch to an inch.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Other
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was an outlet plate cover in room 1 that was broken and had a sharp edge accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by the staff covering the outlet cover with a cubby shelf.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-11.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 10 child files evaluated did not contain a current immunization record. A child, 5 mos, was missing their 2nd DTaP, 2nd IPV, 2nd HEP, 2nd HIP and 2nd PCV vaccinations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Other
1 out of 10 child files evaluated did not contain a written health care statement from the child's doctor.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-21.
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Other
4 out of 10 child files missing did not contain the child's admission date. NOTE: The admission dates were corrected and added during the inspection.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-11.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
2 out of 10 child files evaluated did not have documentation that parents received a copy of the operational policies at the time of enrollment.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not include information regarding how children 24 months and younger and non-mobile children would be transported during an evacuation.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not contain information regarding how caregivers will care for the children while at the relocation site during an emergency.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 12, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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