Tot City Child Care
3700 KELLY ST, Vernon, TX 76384 · Wilbarger County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Carla Dye
- Phone
- (940) 553-1312
- Regulated since
- Nov 26, 2007
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 331292 · number 882571
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (8), Illness & medication (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (10), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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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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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 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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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There prek classroom has improved, but remains cluttered and disorganized with toys and art supplies stacked on top of each other that could fall on a child's head. This area is accessible to children. There is an outdoor space that contains areas of overgrown grass with numerous stickers/burrs and ant beds that is currently not used by children due to it's condition.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There prek classroom has improved, but remains cluttered and disorganized with toys and art supplies stacked on top of each other that could fall on a child's head. This area is accessible to children. There is an outdoor space that contains areas of overgrown grass with numerous stickers/burrs and ant beds that is currently not used by children due to it's condition.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There are trash cans in the classrooms accessible to the children with trash inside and without a lid, making it accessible to children. There are rodent droppings under a kitchen sink cabinet and on the floor next to the sink in the dining area.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Safety & premises
There classroom is cluttered and disorganized with stacks of papers, toys, and blankets. This area is accessible to children. There is an outdoor space that contains areas of overgrown grass with numerous stickers/burrs and ant beds that is currently not used by children due to it's condition.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There are trash cans in the classrooms accessible to the children with trash inside and without a lid, making it accessible to children. There are rodent droppings under a kitchen sink cabinet and on the floor next to the sink in the dining area.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Safety & premises
There classroom is cluttered and disorganized with stacks of papers, toys, and blankets. This area is accessible to children. There is an outdoor space that contains areas of overgrown grass with numerous stickers/burrs and ant beds that is currently not used by children due to it's condition.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the investigation, information obtained through interviews indicated that a caregiver would yell at children in a manner that was intimidating or humiliating to the child.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There are rodent dropping found under the sink in the kitchen and 2 droppings found on the floor by the sink in the dining area.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the investigation, information obtained through interviews indicated that a caregiver would yell at children in a manner that was intimidating or humiliating to the child.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There are rodent dropping found under the sink in the kitchen and 2 droppings found on the floor by the sink in the dining area.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present at the operation caring for children in the toddler classroom with children aged 23 months to 3 years old without an approved, eligible background check. The caregiver immediately left the operation.
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 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver changed a diaper and did not wash hands afterwards. The caregiver was prompted and then went to wash her hands.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Other
There was an electrical outlet in the infant room that did not have a plug cover.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present at the operation caring for children in the toddler classroom with children aged 23 months to 3 years old without an approved, eligible background check. The caregiver immediately left the operation.
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 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver changed a diaper and did not wash hands afterwards. The caregiver was prompted and then went to wash her hands.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Other
There was an electrical outlet in the infant room that did not have a plug cover.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 2, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There is a trash can in the outside area accessible to the children with trash inside and without a lid, making it accessible to children. There are rodent droppings under a sink inside the cabinet in the kitchen.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 2, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There is a trash can in the outside area accessible to the children with trash inside and without a lid, making it accessible to children. There are rodent droppings under a sink inside the cabinet in the kitchen.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During an employee file audit, this document was missing from an employee file.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is not an up to date annual fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Safety & premises
There has not been any drills conducted since 3/13/2025 for Sheltering/severe weather, 5/29/25 for fire drills, and 5/29/25 for CO Alarm detector, smoke detector, and Fire Extinguisher test. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection to bring this standard into compliance.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-04.
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Safety & premises
There is no documentation that any drills conducted since 3/13/2025 for Sheltering/severe weather, 5/29/25 for fire drills, and 5/29/25 for CO Alarm detector, smoke detector, and Fire Extinguisher test.This standard was corrected at inspection by conducting and documenting drills.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-04.
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Illness & medication
A child's immunization record had not been updated.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Staff background & training
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During an employee file audit, this document was missing from an employee file.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is not an up to date annual fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Safety & premises
There has not been any drills conducted since 3/13/2025 for Sheltering/severe weather, 5/29/25 for fire drills, and 5/29/25 for CO Alarm detector, smoke detector, and Fire Extinguisher test. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection to bring this standard into compliance.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-04.
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Safety & premises
There is no documentation that any drills conducted since 3/13/2025 for Sheltering/severe weather, 5/29/25 for fire drills, and 5/29/25 for CO Alarm detector, smoke detector, and Fire Extinguisher test.This standard was corrected at inspection by conducting and documenting drills.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-04.
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Illness & medication
A child's immunization record had not been updated.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 20, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 20, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There is a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy that did not have an emergency action plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Safety & premises
The last documented fire drill occurred on 3-13-25. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by completing a fire drill. The exit time was 33 seconds.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There is a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy that did not have an emergency action plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Safety & premises
The last documented fire drill occurred on 3-13-25. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by completing a fire drill. The exit time was 33 seconds.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-29.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 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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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a mop bucket with water inside the girls bathrooms. The children were also served hotdogs that were not cut up appropriately. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a mop bucket with water inside the girls bathrooms. The children were also served hotdogs that were not cut up appropriately. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 1, 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 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 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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May 17, 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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May 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 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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Apr 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2022 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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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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