The Learning Express Center LLC #1
101 W NEY ST, Del Rio, TX 78840 · Val Verde County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 62
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:15 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Diana Perez
- Phone
- (830) 774-2250
- Regulated since
- May 1, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1302581 · number 1671326
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 18 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (10), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 14 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 23, 2026 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 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2026 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 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three fire extinguishers were last serviced MAY 2025.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three fire extinguishers were last serviced MAY 2025.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-11.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 21, 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 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have instructions on how parents may access minimum standards online in their operational policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Other
The opertaion had 5 booster seats that were expired. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed these carseats from vans they used.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have instructions on how parents may access minimum standards online in their operational policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Other
The opertaion had 5 booster seats that were expired. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed these carseats from vans they used.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 6, 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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Apr 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
3 of 6 childrens files were lacking required immunizations in file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Illness & medication
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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
3 of 6 childrens files were lacking required immunizations in file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Mar 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 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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Mar 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 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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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 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 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The person left in charge did not come forward when asked who was in charge while the director was out.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(1) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Other
The infant classroom was dark to the point you could not see the children in care.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Safety & premises
The center does not have 6 inches of loose fill in the playground with the play structure.
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 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy lacks the criteria the center will use to define extreme weather.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy lacks the criteria the center will use to meet the special need requirements.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The person left in charge did not come forward when asked who was in charge while the director was out.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(1) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Other
The infant classroom was dark to the point you could not see the children in care.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Safety & premises
The center does not have 6 inches of loose fill in the playground with the play structure.
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 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy lacks the criteria the center will use to define extreme weather.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy lacks the criteria the center will use to meet the special need requirements.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Other
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 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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Apr 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 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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Feb 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The parent notified the center that the child had a tendency to run away, and the director did not ensure there was a plan in place or sufficient staff to meet the special supervision requirements for the child.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver neglected to account for all the children prior to leaving the playground and left a child unsupervised. The child was unsupervised for approximately 17 minutes, during which time the child left the playground. The child was found by people passing the center.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The center failed to meet the special supervision needs of the child because the parent notified the center that the child was known to run away.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unsupervised in the playground for approximately 17 minutes. During this time, the child left the playground and was found walking away from the center.
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 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The parent notified the center that the child had a tendency to run away, and the director did not ensure there was a plan in place or sufficient staff to meet the special supervision requirements for the child.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver neglected to account for all the children prior to leaving the playground and left a child unsupervised. The child was unsupervised for approximately 17 minutes, during which time the child left the playground. The child was found by people passing the center.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The center failed to meet the special supervision needs of the child because the parent notified the center that the child was known to run away.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unsupervised in the playground for approximately 17 minutes. During this time, the child left the playground and was found walking away from the center.
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 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 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 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The stationary teeter toter was not anchored properly.
HHSC 746.4601(5) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-21.
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Other
The stationary bouncing teeter totter was not installed over surfacing.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The stationary teeter toter was not anchored properly.
HHSC 746.4601(5) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-21.
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Other
The stationary bouncing teeter totter was not installed over surfacing.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five out of five caregivers training reviewed had last taken the abuse and neglect training on 05/22/21.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Staff background & training
Five out of five caregivers trainings reviewed had last taken the SIDS/Shaken Baby/Child Brain Development training on 05/22/2021.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Staff background & training
Five out of five caregivers files reviewed had last taken the required training on 07/12/21.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Records & paperwork
The permit renewal letter was not posted.
HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-17. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Other
The investigation letter provided on 07/27 was not posted.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-17. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five out of five caregivers training reviewed had last taken the abuse and neglect training on 05/22/21.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Staff background & training
Five out of five caregivers trainings reviewed had last taken the SIDS/Shaken Baby/Child Brain Development training on 05/22/2021.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Staff background & training
Five out of five caregivers files reviewed had last taken the required training on 07/12/21.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Records & paperwork
The permit renewal letter was not posted.
HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-17. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Other
The investigation letter provided on 07/27 was not posted.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-17. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 10, 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 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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