Little Kingdom Learning Center
14116 N ROOTH RD UNIT B, Edinburg, TX 78541 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Marisol Lopez
- Phone
- (956) 289-1087
- Regulated since
- Mar 22, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 989569 · number 1417786
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Receite: There was no admission information/record for a child.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Staff background & training
Recite: The training records for a caregiver hired on 1/12/126 were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Receite: There was no admission information/record for a child.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Staff background & training
Recite: The training records for a caregiver hired on 1/12/126 were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The food allergy plan for two children was incomplete since it was lacking symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction. The two food allergy plans were not signed by the parents.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-24. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no medical authorization for two children who are transported from school to the childcare operation. Corrected at Inspection: The medical authorization was placed in the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Records & paperwork
There was no admission information/record for a child.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Staff background & training
The training records for a caregiver hired on 1/12/126 were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The food allergy plan for two children was incomplete since it was lacking symptoms if exposed to a food on the list; and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction. The two food allergy plans were not signed by the parents.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-24. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no medical authorization for two children who are transported from school to the childcare operation. Corrected at Inspection: The medical authorization was placed in the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-18.
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Records & paperwork
There was no admission information/record for a child.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Staff background & training
The training records for a caregiver hired on 1/12/126 were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 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 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have a current CPR/First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Staff background & training
Director and person in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Other
There was no activity plan for two classrooms.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-25. Correction verified 2025-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no current fire inspection for the childcare operation. The last fire inspection was on 2/20/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-03. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Staff background & training
The training records for three caregivers were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-09.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have a current CPR/First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Staff background & training
Director and person in charge of transportation did not have a current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Other
There was no activity plan for two classrooms.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-25. Correction verified 2025-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no current fire inspection for the childcare operation. The last fire inspection was on 2/20/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-03. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Staff background & training
The training records for three caregivers were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 4, 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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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
1 out of 8 files reviewed was missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
1 out of 8 files reviewed was missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 7, 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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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 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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Feb 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
8 employee files were reviewed during the inspection. 4 caregivers were missing First Aid training. 3 of these 4 caregivers were missing CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
List of food allergies for a child was not posted at the operation. Allergy requires an emergency plan and it was available for review in child's file. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Food allergy list was posted in the kitchen area and in all classrooms.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-21.
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Safety & premises
Emergency Preparedness plan available for review did not include specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age or have limited mobility.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Safety & premises
4 out of 8 child files reviewed did not include a name, address, and telephone number of individual to be contacted due to an emergency when the parent cannot be reached. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Information was obtained by director and recorded in each child's file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-21.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
8 employee files were reviewed during the inspection. 4 caregivers were missing First Aid training. 3 of these 4 caregivers were missing CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
List of food allergies for a child was not posted at the operation. Allergy requires an emergency plan and it was available for review in child's file. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Food allergy list was posted in the kitchen area and in all classrooms.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-21.
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Safety & premises
Emergency Preparedness plan available for review did not include specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age or have limited mobility.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Safety & premises
4 out of 8 child files reviewed did not include a name, address, and telephone number of individual to be contacted due to an emergency when the parent cannot be reached. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Information was obtained by director and recorded in each child's file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The following trainings were not available for review during inspection: - Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was not completed timely. Last completed fire inspection dates 2/9/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The following trainings were not available for review during inspection: - Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was not completed timely. Last completed fire inspection dates 2/9/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
CPR and 1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired on 7/31/2021.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Safety & premises
A working emergency light was not available in the infant classroom. NOTE: This was corrected by adding a rechargeable emergency light to the classroom.
HHSC 746.5211 — Emergency Lighting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported was not being kept in the transportation binder. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. Copies of admission information with medical transport and treatment authorization were filed in the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-02.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
CPR and 1st aid training was expired for one caregiver present during inspection. Training expired on 7/31/2021.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Safety & premises
A working emergency light was not available in the infant classroom. NOTE: This was corrected by adding a rechargeable emergency light to the classroom.
HHSC 746.5211 — Emergency Lighting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported was not being kept in the transportation binder. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. Copies of admission information with medical transport and treatment authorization were filed in the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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