The Willow Child Development Center
801 W AVENUE D, Garland, TX 75040 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 256
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kristen Beasley
- Phone
- (972) 272-3221
- Regulated since
- Mar 13, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94756 · number 42550
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Food & allergies (2) |
| 2025 | 10 | 6 | Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 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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Jul 31, 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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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers failed to verify name on bottle prior to feeding which caused an infant to receive the wrong bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-14.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers failed to verify name on bottle prior to feeding which caused an infant to receive the wrong bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Jul 9, 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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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2026 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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Jul 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 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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May 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 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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May 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to ensure that infant bottle was labeled and that the correct bottle was provided to the appropriate child.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to ensure that infant bottle was labeled and that the correct bottle was provided to the appropriate child.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 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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Mar 26, 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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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 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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Mar 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 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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Mar 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
After conducting interviews and reviewing the video footage, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by hitting a child on the arm.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
After conducting interviews and reviewing the video footage, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by hitting a child on the arm.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 2, 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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Mar 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 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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Feb 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not place the mats for sufficient walking space between them.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not place the mats for sufficient walking space between them.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 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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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 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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Dec 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 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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Dec 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises Serious
During the practice of a safety/emergency drill, a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately two minutes.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises Serious
During the practice of a safety/emergency drill, a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately two minutes.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 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 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 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 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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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was determined than an infant under twelve months was placed in the crib multiple times with a blanket
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Other Serious
It was determined that two infants were obsevred in restrictive devices for over an hour.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Other
Two classrooms had straps missing from seats infants are using on a daily basis.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was determined than an infant under twelve months was placed in the crib multiple times with a blanket
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Other Serious
It was determined that two infants were obsevred in restrictive devices for over an hour.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Other
Two classrooms had straps missing from seats infants are using on a daily basis.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Caregivers did not follow written feeding instructions, leading to an infant missing a bottle feeding.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Food & allergies
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Mar 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Caregivers did not follow written feeding instructions, leading to an infant missing a bottle feeding.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Mar 18, 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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Mar 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Sep 26, 2024 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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Sep 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 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 18, 2024 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.
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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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Mar 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 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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Mar 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Child was left outside on playground unattended for 10 minutes.
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 2023-04-04. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Child was left outside on playground unattended for 10 minutes.
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 2023-04-04. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 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 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver was allowed to supervise children under the influence.
HHSC 746.3703(c) — Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
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Other Serious
Caregiver was smoking a controlled substance on the premises.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
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Other Serious
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Feb 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver was allowed to supervise children under the influence.
HHSC 746.3703(c) — Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
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Other Serious
Caregiver was smoking a controlled substance on the premises.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 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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Oct 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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Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregivers did not follow their operation policy for supervision when transitioning children from the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did notify a parent after a child was left unattended in the classroom when the fire alarm went off unexpectedly.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregivers did not follow their operation policy for supervision when transitioning children from the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did notify a parent after a child was left unattended in the classroom when the fire alarm went off unexpectedly.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 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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Feb 17, 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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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 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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Feb 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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