Tree House Kids
702 CEDAR RIDGE DR, Pflugerville, TX 78660 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 115
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Candice Dixon
- Phone
- (512) 990-7223
- Regulated since
- Jul 2, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1330425 · number 1690634
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (5), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Current Sanitation inspection was not available to review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-01. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a ceiling air filter loosely hanging.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed two rodent bait stations on the infant playground.
HHSC 746.3429(b) — Pest Extermination in Areas Where Children Present Treated Only if Allowed on Label
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Safety & premises
Observed one bolt observed protruding from the loose fill barrier.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-01.
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Other
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Oct 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Current Sanitation inspection was not available to review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-28. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a ceiling air filter loosely hanging and chipped/peeling paint and holes in the classrooms.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed two rodent bait stations on the infant playground.
HHSC 746.3429(b) — Pest Extermination in Areas Where Children Present Treated Only if Allowed on Label
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Changing mats with tears were observed in three classrooms. This was corrected when the operation replaced the changing mats in all classrooms.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-31.
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Safety & premises
Observed a rocking toy car with rocks and rain water inside the bottom area. There was one bolt observed protruding from the loose fill barrier.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Other
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Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver did not have an eligible background check and was present in a classroom with children during an inspection. The caregiver left during the 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 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Other Serious
One caregiver did not know how many children she was responsible for during inspection. The caregiver was advised of the number children present in the classroom during inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a Sanitation inspection report showing the inspection was conducted in the last 12 months.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Safety & premises
Two air condition units were observed accessible to children in the outdoor area.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Safety & premises
The child-care center director or designee are inspecting the active play space and equipment daily before children begin play to ensure there are no hazards present.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have an inspection report showing the fire inspection was conducted in the last 12 months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills, severe weather drills, and lock down drills are not being documented per Minimum Standards.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation showing the smoke detectors were inspected in the last 12 months.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation showing the Carbon Monoxide detectors were inspected in the last 12 months.
HHSC 746.5537(b)(2) — Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Records & paperwork
One child did not have complete admission paperwork.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Other
Six children did not have a statement of health.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Illness & medication Serious
Eight children did not have current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to notify CCR of a change in director within 5 days.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-20. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed trash cans without an lid accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Other
Observed an uncovered electrical outlet on the toddler playground.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Other
The Gate leading to the older children's playground was observed unlocked.
HHSC 746.4309 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Safety & premises
Observed debris, a shovel, wheel barrel, and a water hose on the infant playground. Observed damage tree branches hanging from the tree near the swing set on the preschool playground.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver supervising children in the classroom has an inactive background on file.
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 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-26.
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Food & allergies
Bottles in the infant room was not observed labeled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five staff members did not have current first aid/ cpr certifications.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 25, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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