Margaret Saldana
8417 JAMESTOWN DR, Austin, TX 78758 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Phone
- (512) 825-0485
- Regulated since
- Mar 25, 1988
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 105154 · number 237673
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 41 | 12 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (9), Safety & premises (12), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (13) |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Corrective action in effect (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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Sep 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed a child under 12 months old sleeping in a Play yard with a pillow and toys inside.
HHSC 747.2315(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 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The conditions imposed during the probation period were not completed.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Other Serious
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Dec 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children under two years old were observed having screen time.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Food & allergies
Children were observed watching screens during meal time.
HHSC 747.2105(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Safety & premises
A non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a mat instead of a crib.
HHSC 747.2305(1) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
A six month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and stuffed animal.
HHSC 747.2315(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 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Other Serious
A six month old infant was observed doing tummy time while not being visible to the caregiver.
HHSC 747.2318(1) — Tummy Time Activities - Ensure that caregivers and staff can see and hear the infant when an infant is engaged in tummy time
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
A six month old was observed falling asleep during tummy time and was not moved promptly.
HHSC 747.2318(3) — Tummy Time Activities - If infant has fallen asleep, move infant immediately to the crib and position on the infant?s back as required by ?747.2327
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Other
The infant feeding form has not been updated since August 2025.
HHSC 747.2321(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Other Serious
A six month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
HHSC 747.2326(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The restroom was observed with cleaning wipes on the counter and cleaning products under the sink with no child safe lock.
HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children were observed being placed in high chairs for meal time without washing their hands.
HHSC 747.3213(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Safety & premises
There was no fire drill logged for the month of September.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher was not inspected in the month of September.
HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Other
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Sep 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Observed two children sleeping on couches in the livingroom. This was corrected when the children were placed on the mattress and floor.
HHSC 747.4303(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-05.
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Other
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed an 4 month old inside a play yard with an activity play gym and mat. This was corrected when the provider remove the extra play equipment.
HHSC 747.2315(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 2025-08-21. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Safety & premises
A water hose was observed on the ground in the backyard.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Upon arrival, observed an infant lying on the couch.
HHSC 747.1501(c)(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-15. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Other Serious
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One adult was present in the home without a background check during inspection. The individual left during inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Other Serious
The provider did not demonstrate good judgment when a pillow and blanket was placed on top of an infant in a bouncer to help the infant sleep. This was removed during the inspction.
HHSC 747.1501(c)(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children are left unsupervised at the operation when the provider sleeps and/or naps while children are present in care at the operation.
HHSC 747.1503(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 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Other
One infant was left in a play yard after waking up from nap without prompt attention given to the child's physical needs as the child stated: out and the provider left the child in the play yard.
HHSC 747.2301(3) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was asleep on a recliner chair. The provider moved the infant into a play yard during inspection.
HHSC 747.2324(1) — Naptime for Infants - Designated crib, cot, bed, or mat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Other
The provider did not have a menu for today's breakfast available for review or any prior menus available for review during inspection.
HHSC 747.3113(4) — Menus Available to Licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The provider does not have any documentation of vaccinations for the dog present at the operation.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The provider did not have a health statement for the dog present at the operation.
HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Other
Neosporin was present in the first aid kit that expired in 2023. It was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 747.3803(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-03.
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Other
The provider last completed the CPSC annual certification in 2018.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills are not being practiced monthly and during more than one drill the provider logged that they were not able to exit in 3 minutes or less.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Other
The provider did not conduct severe weather drills 4 times in a calendar year.
HHSC 747.5005(2) — Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Other
The provider did not conduct lock-down drills 4 times in a calendar year.
HHSC 747.5005(3) — Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include infant safe sleep.
HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include promotion of physical activity or the duration.
HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include parent's rights.
HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Safety & premises
The provider is not inspecting the fire extinguisher monthly.
HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
The provider is not testing the smoke detectors monthly.
HHSC 747.5115 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The provider is not testing the carbon monoxide detection system monthly.
HHSC 747.5337(b)(2) — CO Detection System Connected to Alarm or Smoke Detection System- Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The provider did not have any admission paperwork for two children enrolled and present at the operation during inspection.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Supervision & ratios
Two children enrolled and present at the operation during inspection did not have a statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Safety & premises
One child with a diagnosed allergy did not have a a completed food allergy emergency plan for the child.
HHSC 747.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two children enrolled and present at the operation did not have any proof of the required immunizations.
HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Illness & medication
Two children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
HHSC 747.623(3) — Immunizations-Completed official record from doctor's office or pharmacy
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Records & paperwork
The provider did not have any records of attendance for each child.
HHSC 747.635(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An individual older than 14 is living in the home and does not have a background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(5) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver does not have any annual training on file.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-14. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Other
Screen time was available for children under 2 years old. This was corrected when the televsion was turned off.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.
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Food & allergies
An infant not yet on table food does not have feeding instructions.
HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-20. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
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Other
A current product certification form was not available for review.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-20. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Records & paperwork
Two children do not have admission information available for review.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-20. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
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Illness & medication
Two children do not have immunization information on file. One child does not have current immunizations on file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
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Safety & premises
There is no current record of safety drills documentation, includeing tests of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide dectors, or fire extinguishers.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-27. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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