New Beginnings Childcare Academy
3451 SILVER OAKS DR, Abilene, TX 79606 · Taylor County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 106
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-05:45 PM
- Director / administrator
- Melissa Hill
- Phone
- (325) 437-4359
- Regulated since
- Feb 10, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1154082 · number 1546121
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (8), Discipline & child guidance (4), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 16 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (10), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (8), Food & allergies (2) |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (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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Aug 12, 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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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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Jun 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a child was left unsupervised outside for a period of 22 minutes.
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 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was determined through the review of video footage during the DFPS investigation that a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was determined through the review of video footage during the DFPS investigation that a caregiver did not wash a child's hands after diapering the child.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was determined through the review of video footage during the DFPS investigation that a caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after diapering a child.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that a child was left unsupervised outside for a period of 22 minutes.
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 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of a situation that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was determined through the review of video footage during the DFPS investigation that a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was determined through the review of video footage during the DFPS investigation that a caregiver did not wash a child's hands after diapering the child.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was determined through the review of video footage during the DFPS investigation that a caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after diapering a child.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 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 2, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that 2 children in care exited the premises of the daycare unsupervised.
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 2026-06-29. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of DFPS investigation that the operation did not notify parents immediately of 2 children that were involved in a situation that placed the children at risk for injury or harm.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 2, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that 2 children in care exited the premises of the daycare unsupervised.
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 2026-06-29. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of DFPS investigation that the operation did not notify parents immediately of 2 children that were involved in a situation that placed the children at risk for injury or harm.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 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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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 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 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Through the review a video surveillance a caregiver was observed using their personal cell phone to take selfies, text and watch videos while supervising children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Discipline & child guidance
Through the review of video surveillance, it was determined that a 2-year-old child was made to sit in time out for a period of 16 minutes.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Through the review of video surveillance, a caregiver was observed open handed hitting a child on their arm in an effort to discipline the child.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Other
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Mar 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Through the review a video surveillance a caregiver was observed using their personal cell phone to take selfies, text and watch videos while supervising children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Discipline & child guidance
Through the review of video surveillance, it was determined that a 2-year-old child was made to sit in time out for a period of 16 minutes.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Through the review of video surveillance, a caregiver was observed open handed hitting a child on their arm in an effort to discipline the child.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Mar 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Through the review of video surveillance, it was determined that a caregiver forced a child to lay down to rest by pushing down on the child's chest in an effort to make the child lay on their mat.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Other
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Mar 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Through the review of video surveillance, it was determined that a caregiver forced a child to lay down to rest by pushing down on the child's chest in an effort to make the child lay on their mat.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Nov 17, 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 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 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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Nov 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a child in care was left unattended on the playground.
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 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a child in care was left unattended on the playground.
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 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 4, 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 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 4 month old was observed sleeping in the crib on a boppy pillow. This was corrected at inspection when the boppy pillow was removed from the crib bringing the operation into compliance.
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 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 4 month old was observed sleeping in the crib on a boppy pillow. This was corrected at inspection when the boppy pillow was removed from the crib bringing the operation into compliance.
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 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined through video surveillance that a caregiver in the infant room was using their cell phone for personal use while supervising infants alone.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-03. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the infant room has not maintained proper ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-03. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
An 6 month old infant was observed sleeping in a swing. This was corrected at inspection when the infant was moved to their crib bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined through video surveillance that a caregiver in the infant room was using their cell phone for personal use while supervising infants alone.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-03. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the infant room has not maintained proper ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-03. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
An 6 month old infant was observed sleeping in a swing. This was corrected at inspection when the infant was moved to their crib bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Other
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 caregiver files reviewed, that have been employed longer than 90 days, did not have a current CPR certification.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Safety & premises
2 infants in the infant room were not buckled into the kidney bean toddler table. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had not conducted a fire drill since July 2025.This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-17.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 caregiver files reviewed, that have been employed longer than 90 days, did not have a current CPR certification.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Safety & premises
2 infants in the infant room were not buckled into the kidney bean toddler table. This was corrected at inspection when the children were buckled in.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had not conducted a fire drill since July 2025.This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Oct 23, 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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Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 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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May 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the 4 yr old room stated there were 18 children in the classroom when there were 17 children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the 4 yr old room stated there were 18 children in the classroom when there were 17 children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Other Serious
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May 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver was under the influence of alcohol while supervising children alone for approximately 1 hour.
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 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Other Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver consumed alcohol on the premises of the daycare.
HHSC 746.3703(b) — No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver was under the influence of alcohol while supervising children alone for approximately 1 hour.
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 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Other Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver consumed alcohol on the premises of the daycare.
HHSC 746.3703(b) — No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 7, 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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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was lacking an updated annual health inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was lacking an updated annual health inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Infant feeding instructions for infants not yet on table food were not updated in the 30 day required time frame.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
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Safety & premises
A child that has a food allergy to eggs was lacking an emergency allergy plan signed by both the parent and the physician. There is no documentation in the child's file that indicates the child is no longer allergic to eggs.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
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Safety & premises
The loose-fill surfacing under the playground structure was not maintained at a depth of at least 6 inches.
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 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill was not documented for the month of November 2022. This was corrected at inspection when the center conducted a fire drill during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Dec 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Infant feeding instructions for infants not yet on table food were not updated in the 30 day required time frame.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
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Safety & premises
A child that has a food allergy to eggs was lacking an emergency allergy plan signed by both the parent and the physician. There is no documentation in the child's file that indicates the child is no longer allergic to eggs.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
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Safety & premises
The loose-fill surfacing under the playground structure was not maintained at a depth of at least 6 inches.
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 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill was not documented for the month of November 2022. This was corrected at inspection when the center conducted a fire drill during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-28.
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Food & allergies
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May 9, 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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May 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 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 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the infant room ages 10-17 months old did not have their hands washed prior to eating lunch.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-22.
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Safety & premises
A food allergy plan was not available for a child who has a doctor diagnosed food allergy to spinach.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the infant room ages 10-17 months old did not have their hands washed prior to eating lunch.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-22.
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Safety & premises
A food allergy plan was not available for a child who has a doctor diagnosed food allergy to spinach.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have her 24 annual training hours completed.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have her 24 annual training hours completed.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2021 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 16, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A two year old child was left unattended on the playground for approximately a minute and a 1/2. He was unharmed and brought back inside by a caregiver to rejoin his group.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Other
A child was left on the playground for a brief period of time and the parent was not notified until two and half hours later.
HHSC 746.307(b)(3) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 16, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A two year old child was left unattended on the playground for approximately a minute and a 1/2. He was unharmed and brought back inside by a caregiver to rejoin his group.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Other
A child was left on the playground for a brief period of time and the parent was not notified until two and half hours later.
HHSC 746.307(b)(3) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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