Gloria's Angels Learning Academy
3425 HILLCREST DR, Waco, TX 76708 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 32
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jessica Arevalo
- Phone
- (254) 662-8513
- Regulated since
- Aug 22, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1468886 · number 1790977
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 10 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (8), Other (6) |
| 2025 | 72 | 28 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (22), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (14), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (12), Records & paperwork (2), Other (16) |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (8), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Jun 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 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 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver stated she had 16 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child in care was observed left alone in the back classroom while the caregiver walked to the front of the building.
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 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection it was observed there was only 1 caregiver present during naptime. There was not another caregiver in the building.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Safety & premises
There were several sleeping mats that were observed torn.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver stated she had 16 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child in care was observed left alone in the back classroom while the caregiver walked to the front of the building.
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 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection it was observed there was only 1 caregiver present during naptime. There was not another caregiver in the building.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Safety & premises
There were several sleeping mats that were observed torn.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Other Serious
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Jun 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined a caregiver drank an alcoholic beverage during their lunch break and came back to the operation and cared for a group of children.
HHSC 746.3703(c) — Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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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 a caregiver drank an alcoholic beverage during their lunch break and came back to the operation and cared for a group of children.
HHSC 746.3703(c) — Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 3, 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 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was observed in a bouncer without the safety straps fastened.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device (bouncer). The caregiver removed the infant from the bouncer and placed the infant in their crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was observed in a bouncer without the safety straps fastened.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device (bouncer). The caregiver removed the infant from the bouncer and placed the infant in their crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There were 2 groups combined outdoors, the caregivers stated there were19 children and it was determined there were 18 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Other
There were 3 infants feeding instructions that were observed not to be up to date. One had not been signed since March 2026 and the other 2 have not been signed since April 2026.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher was observed to have last been serviced in April of 2025.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Other Serious
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There were 2 groups combined outdoors, the caregivers stated there were19 children and it was determined there were 18 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Other
There were 3 infants feeding instructions that were observed not to be up to date. One had not been signed since March 2026 and the other 2 have not been signed since April 2026.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher was observed to have last been serviced in April of 2025.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 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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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 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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May 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspecton was completed in March 2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspecton was completed in March 2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 out of 7 personnel files did not have a high school diploma on file for review.-
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver informed she had 4 children in care and it was determined she had 3 children in care. The children were all grouped together during outdoor play.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Staff background & training
4 out of 7 caregivers reviewed, did not have documentation of orientation completed.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Staff background & training
3 out of 7 personnel files did not have documentation of pre-service completed prior to the caregiver being in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Other
During the inspection, an IPAD was observed being utilized with cartoons showing, while children under 2 years old were in care. The caregiver turned off the IPAD during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-13.
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Other Serious
A play yard was observed to have a hole in the play yard and was bigger than 1/4 inch.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(G) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Size of Mesh Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-14. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an infant feeding instructions on file for 1 infant. During the inspection, the parent came to sign and complete the form.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-13.
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Safety & premises
During current inspection, there was a broken toys with sharp edges observed in the playground the children were in. The caregiver removed the toy during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-13.
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Safety & premises
A parent documented on their child's file that there child had an allergy to peanut butter and there was no documentation of a food allergy plan for review, in the child's file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Other
During the inspection, there were 2 rocking toys and a slide on the playground that did not have loose fill around it. The caregiver removed the toys from the playground during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-13.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policy was missing the following sections:Promotion of indoor/outdoor play, Emergency Preparedness Plan, Nursing Mothers, Preventing Responding to Abuse/Neglect, Employee Vaccinations, Procedures for Inclusive Services to Children with Special Needs, Gang Free Zone and Parent Rights.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child's admission form did not have the parent's signature for the Emergency Authorization.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-21. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 7 personnel files were missing affidavit form 2985 and 5 out of 7 personnel files were missing affidavit form 2912.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Staff background & training
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 out of 7 personnel files did not have a high school diploma on file for review.-
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver informed she had 4 children in care and it was determined she had 3 children in care. The children were all grouped together during outdoor play.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Staff background & training
4 out of 7 caregivers reviewed, did not have documentation of orientation completed.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Staff background & training
3 out of 7 personnel files did not have documentation of pre-service completed prior to the caregiver being in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Other
During the inspection, an IPAD was observed being utilized with cartoons showing, while children under 2 years old were in care. The caregiver turned off the IPAD during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-13.
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Other Serious
A play yard was observed to have a hole in the play yard and was bigger than 1/4 inch.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(G) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Size of Mesh Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-14. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an infant feeding instructions on file for 1 infant. During the inspection, the parent came to sign and complete the form.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-13.
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Safety & premises
During current inspection, there was a broken toys with sharp edges observed in the playground the children were in. The caregiver removed the toy during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-13.
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Safety & premises
A parent documented on their child's file that there child had an allergy to peanut butter and there was no documentation of a food allergy plan for review, in the child's file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Other
During the inspection, there were 2 rocking toys and a slide on the playground that did not have loose fill around it. The caregiver removed the toys from the playground during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-13.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policy was missing the following sections:Promotion of indoor/outdoor play, Emergency Preparedness Plan, Nursing Mothers, Preventing Responding to Abuse/Neglect, Employee Vaccinations, Procedures for Inclusive Services to Children with Special Needs, Gang Free Zone and Parent Rights.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child's admission form did not have the parent's signature for the Emergency Authorization.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-21. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 7 personnel files were missing affidavit form 2985 and 5 out of 7 personnel files were missing affidavit form 2912.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The Director has not ensured the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Staff background & training
It was determined a caregiver had not completed orientation prior to being in a classroom alone.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Staff background & training
It was determined a caregiver had not completed pre-service prior to being in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Other
During an inspection, the playpens were observed to not have snug fitting sheets.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed asleep in a crib with a stuffed animal and a blanket. Another infant was observed in a play yard with a pillow
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 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Safety & premises
A sleeping infant was observed with a bottle in the crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Other
Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined there was no adequate lighting during naptime.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, a child in care received an injury that required medical attention, and the caregiver did not provide first aid.
HHSC 746.3607(2) — Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The Director has not ensured the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Staff background & training
It was determined a caregiver had not completed orientation prior to being in a classroom alone.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Staff background & training
It was determined a caregiver had not completed pre-service prior to being in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Other
During an inspection, the playpens were observed to not have snug fitting sheets.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed asleep in a crib with a stuffed animal and a blanket. Another infant was observed in a play yard with a pillow
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 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Safety & premises
A sleeping infant was observed with a bottle in the crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Other
Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined there was no adequate lighting during naptime.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, a child in care received an injury that required medical attention, and the caregiver did not provide first aid.
HHSC 746.3607(2) — Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 8, 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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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers were unaware of the number of children they had in their group.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Other
Upon arriving at the daycare, I observed a television on with cartoons playing and there were children younger than 2 years old in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios
A walker was observed being utilized in the operation. The walker was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Food & allergies
I observed an infant walking around their classroom with a bottle that contained milk.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Apr 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers were unaware of the number of children they had in their group.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Other
Upon arriving at the daycare, I observed a television on with cartoons playing and there were children younger than 2 years old in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios
A walker was observed being utilized in the operation. The walker was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Food & allergies
I observed an infant walking around their classroom with a bottle that contained milk.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Other Serious
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Apr 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection, I observed a caregiver leave her classroom to adjacent classroom. There was not another caregiver supervising her children. In another incident, it was determined a child was able to crawl under a fenced door and get into an area that is not regulated. The area had hazards such as cleaning supplies, tools that could have been a safety risk for the child. The child was able to be removed from the area.
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 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
It was determined a caregiver informed a child they would not a cupcake, during a special occasion celebration, if they continued to cry and would get a regular snack instead.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined the operation did not report the supervision concern where a child was able to crawl under a fence to an unregulated area.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Apr 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection, I observed a caregiver leave her classroom to adjacent classroom. There was not another caregiver supervising her children. In another incident, it was determined a child was able to crawl under a fenced door and get into an area that is not regulated. The area had hazards such as cleaning supplies, tools that could have been a safety risk for the child. The child was able to be removed from the area.
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 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
It was determined a caregiver informed a child they would not a cupcake, during a special occasion celebration, if they continued to cry and would get a regular snack instead.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined the operation did not report the supervision concern where a child was able to crawl under a fence to an unregulated area.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 13 month old infant was observed a lone in a classroom during the inspection.
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 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a permit to serve hot meals and was observed heating corn and ravioli for lunch. The caregiver ordered pizza for lunch during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3405 — Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's first aid kit was missing a thermometer, tape, antiseptic wipes and gloves.
HHSC 746.4001 — First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete any fire drills for the months of November or December 2024. The operation only completed 3 shelter, severe weather and lock down drills for 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a room the children eat lunch in that did not have a smoke detector.
HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not test the smoke detector, carbon monoxide or inspect the fire extinguishers for the month of December 2024. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested during the inspection. The fire extinguishers were observed to be within the proper fill line during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 13 month old infant was observed a lone in a classroom during the inspection.
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 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a permit to serve hot meals and was observed heating corn and ravioli for lunch. The caregiver ordered pizza for lunch during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3405 — Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's first aid kit was missing a thermometer, tape, antiseptic wipes and gloves.
HHSC 746.4001 — First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete any fire drills for the months of November or December 2024. The operation only completed 3 shelter, severe weather and lock down drills for 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a room the children eat lunch in that did not have a smoke detector.
HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not test the smoke detector, carbon monoxide or inspect the fire extinguishers for the month of December 2024. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested during the inspection. The fire extinguishers were observed to be within the proper fill line during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 16, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not completed the Employees who Left Survey for 2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 16, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not completed the Employees who Left Survey for 2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There were 4 toddlers observed sleeping with a sippy cup. The caregiver removed the cups during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-06.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There were 4 toddlers observed sleeping with a sippy cup. The caregiver removed the cups during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-06.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was 1 person with a pending background check and 1 person with no background check submitted; both were observed caring for a group of children.
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 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-06-19.
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Staff background & training
There were 2 caregivers that did not have affidavits on file for review.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Staff background & training
There were 2 caregivers that did not have orientation/pre-service on file, prior to being in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was 1 person with a pending background check and 1 person with no background check submitted; both were observed caring for a group of children.
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 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-06-19.
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Staff background & training
There were 2 caregivers that did not have affidavits on file for review.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Staff background & training
There were 2 caregivers that did not have orientation/pre-service on file, prior to being in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 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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Apr 2, 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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Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A copy of the recent health inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor area had tree branches and debris that was observed throughout the yard. A fence was observed to be broken.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Other
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Mar 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A copy of the recent health inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor area had tree branches and debris that was observed throughout the yard. A fence was observed to be broken.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Other
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 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 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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