The Childrens Courtyard
8131 MATLOCK RD, Arlington, TX 76002 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 152
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Melissa Henderson
- Phone
- (817) 467-2888
- Regulated since
- Aug 31, 2001
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 171151 · number 556373- 810
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 29 | 8 | Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (7), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (5), Other (5) |
| 2021 | 5 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
2 children's files did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-11. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Illness & medication
One child's file did not have an immunization record at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-11. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 staff only had 6 out of 24 trainings hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-10.
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Records & paperwork
The new caregivers hired after September 2023 did not have the pre employment affidavits in their files available for review at the time of inspection
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver in training was in the classroom with children present but did not have an eligible background.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information received during the investigation it was determined that a caregiver demonstrated poor judgement when laying an infant down by one arm.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-13. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
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Other Serious
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2023 Report · 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.
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Feb 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies
A child in care was served food on the food allergy action plan specific to the child.
HHSC 746.3301(i) — Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-21. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
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Food & allergies
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The nap mats in the Pre- school 3's and 4's room were not labeled to distinguish who's nap mat belongs to who.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Other
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Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The governing body has failed to complete work orders that have been submitted for the playground. The work order was first submitted in August 2022. Compliance date is in alignment with the compliance date to fix the playground. The governing body must follow all the standards at all times.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-02. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Safety & premises
An infants mattress was observed being prop up with a wedge to elevate the child while sleeping.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has several broken peices of euipemnt on the playground. The Early preschool 2 room had part of the basebard that needs to be correct.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-02. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of the drivers did not have a current driver's license and has been transporting children. The driver renewed her driver's license during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5617(b) — Driver Has Current Driver's License
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-22.
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Food & allergies
Six children were noted as having food allergies without having a food allergy action plan on file from the doctor.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
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Other
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Oct 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation it was determined that a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when the caregiver called the child a name which was inappropriate and hurtful to the child's self-esteem. The child perceived the name to be hurtful and was offended.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Other Serious
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Jul 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have documentation of current first aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Records & paperwork
One child did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-02.
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Safety & premises
Documentation was not available to verify monthly checks/inspections for smoke detection system, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detector. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection)
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a copy of the most recent health inspection on file. The health inspection report available for review was from 01/2021.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-25. Correction verified 2022-07-20.
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Records & paperwork
One infant in Infant room I did not have updated feeding instructions on file. One infant's feeding instructions was not dated. Four infants in Infant room II did not have updated feeding instructions on file.
HHSC 746.801(2) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when accidentally serving a child food the child is allergic to. The caregiver was aware of the child's known food allergy as the child's food allergies were listed on the child's enrollment application.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed food allergy emergency plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Food & allergies Serious
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May 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two of the three children have a current immunization record on file. One child still needs a current immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Records & paperwork
Two of the four children's records were updated to include complete physician information. Two children's records still lacked complete physician information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child's record was updated to include authorization for emergency medical treatment. Two children's records are still missing authorization for emergency medical treatment.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Illness & medication
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Apr 4, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when grabbing a child by one arm and then abruptly placing the child down on the rug. The caregiver also did not demonstrate good judgment when grabbing another child by the wrist & escorting the child back in line.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Illness & medication
An incident report was not completed for an incident that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Other Serious
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Mar 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the operation's drivers did not have current cpr/first aid training. The training was expired.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operational policies did not include all the required information. The operation will need to add the following policies: *Hearing & vision requirement *Information on vaccine preventable diseases for employees *Procedures for parents to review copy of the child care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how parents may access the minimum standards online *Instructions on how parents may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas abuse & neglect hotline, and, access HHSC website * Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity did not include all the required information
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Other
The infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, and school age classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Other
Two infants did not have current written feeding instructions on file. The feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Records & paperwork
Two children did not have health statement documentation on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Illness & medication
Three children did not have a current immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Safety & premises
Four children's records lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or an emergency-care facility
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three children's records were missing authorization for emergency medical treatment.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Records & paperwork
One child's record was missing the school information.
HHSC 746.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Staff background & training
Personnel and training records were not available for review at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-12. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be in non-compliance. It was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate methods of discipline & guidance when observed grabbing a child by the arm, putting the child in a chair in a rough manner, and spanking the child. (Note: This was the caregivers own child.)
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 29, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be in non-compliance. It was determined that the class was out of ratio the day of the incident based on the transition sheet. There were 11 children present with one caregiver. The class was over ratio by 2 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be in non-compliance. It was determined that the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation of an incident that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Illness & medication
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard was found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not share a copy of the incident report with the child's parents within the required timeframe. An incident report was not provided until 5 days after the incident.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 23, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, this standard was found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver made threats of corporal punishment to children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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