Heights Garden Montessori
1505 W 25TH ST, Houston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 57
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Nazish Hasan
- Phone
- (832) 409-6697
- Regulated since
- Sep 23, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1347624 · number 1702954
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 18 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (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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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The playground was observed having less than 6 inches of required loose fill surfacing during the inspection.
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 2026-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The playground was observed having less than 6 inches of required loose fill surfacing during the inspection.
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 2026-08-13.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has a broken playground border on their playground. The operatoin has exposed nails on their playground.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has a broken playground border on their playground. The operatoin has exposed nails on their playground.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation had two medications (EpiPens) they had expired on 1/31/2024 and 1/13/2024.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
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Safety & premises
One child food allergy plan was not signed by the doctor and another child did not have a food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation for the unitary surfacing materials installed on the second playground.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a fire drill in the month of July.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a emergency evacuation relocation diagram in pre-school classroom in the second building. Corrected: When the operation placed fan emergency evacuation relocation diagram in the pre-school classroom.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-27.
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Supervision & ratios
In both buildings they was not a carbon monoxide detectors installed. Corrected: When the operation installed the carbon monoxide detectors.
HHSC 746.5535(a) — Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation had two medications (EpiPens) they had expired on 1/31/2024 and 1/13/2024.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
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Safety & premises
One child food allergy plan was not signed by the doctor and another child did not have a food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation for the unitary surfacing materials installed on the second playground.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a fire drill in the month of July.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a emergency evacuation relocation diagram in pre-school classroom in the second building. Corrected: When the operation placed fan emergency evacuation relocation diagram in the pre-school classroom.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-27.
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Supervision & ratios
In both buildings they was not a carbon monoxide detectors installed. Corrected: When the operation installed the carbon monoxide detectors.
HHSC 746.5535(a) — Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-27.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver is missing 4 hours of annual training for training year 6/20/2022 to 6/20/2023. Corrected: When 4 hours of annual training was taken from 6/20/2023 to 6/20/2024.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-07.
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Staff background & training
The director is missing 30 hours of annual training for training year June 2022 to June 2023. Corrected: When 30 hours of annual training was taken for training year June 2023 to June 2024.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-07.
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Safety & premises
The play structure did not have at least six inch of surfacing around the play structure.
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 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not state where parents can view the most recent inspection form.
HHSC 746.501(a)(22) — Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies did not state how parents can contact the local licensing office or the abuse and neglect line.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Records & paperwork
Two children are missing their health care statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Illness & medication
One child is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Safety & premises
Three children are missing an address for their emergency contact information.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-12. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver is missing 4 hours of annual training for training year 6/20/2022 to 6/20/2023. Corrected: When 4 hours of annual training was taken from 6/20/2023 to 6/20/2024.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-07.
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Staff background & training
The director is missing 30 hours of annual training for training year June 2022 to June 2023. Corrected: When 30 hours of annual training was taken for training year June 2023 to June 2024.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-07.
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Safety & premises
The play structure did not have at least six inch of surfacing around the play structure.
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 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not state where parents can view the most recent inspection form.
HHSC 746.501(a)(22) — Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies did not state how parents can contact the local licensing office or the abuse and neglect line.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Records & paperwork
Two children are missing their health care statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Illness & medication
One child is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Safety & premises
Three children are missing an address for their emergency contact information.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-12. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 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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Aug 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had one of the exit doors blocked with a shelf.
HHSC 746.5209(a) — Two Exits Located in Distant Parts
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had one of the exit doors blocked with a shelf.
HHSC 746.5209(a) — Two Exits Located in Distant Parts
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 27, 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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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed caring for children with a pending 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 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Safety & premises
A child with a know allergy did not have a allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed caring for children with a pending 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 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Safety & premises
A child with a know allergy did not have a allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 27, 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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Jul 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The pre-school classroom was out of ratio, when the caregiver came to open the gate and when she walked out the classroom to come to the front office area. There was one caregiver in the classroom with 18 children SAG 3 years old.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-19. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is using space that is not permitted by licensing.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-19. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Safety & premises
The side gate still have broken and lose boards. Corrected: When the caregiver went out to put the boards on the gate.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The director did not have a time sheet or documentation on when she is present at the operation.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The pre-school classroom was out of ratio, when the caregiver came to open the gate and when she walked out the classroom to come to the front office area. There was one caregiver in the classroom with 18 children SAG 3 years old.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-19. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is using space that is not permitted by licensing.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-19. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Safety & premises
The side gate still have broken and lose boards. Corrected: When the caregiver went out to put the boards on the gate.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The director did not have a time sheet or documentation on when she is present at the operation.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The side gate had broken and lose boards.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not maintain loose-fill surfacing materials they do not have a least six inches for the play area that is greater than five feet or less.
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 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The side gate had broken and lose boards.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not maintain loose-fill surfacing materials they do not have a least six inches for the play area that is greater than five feet or less.
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 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 28, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 28, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Records & paperwork
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