Academy For Artistic Development And Early Learning
1108 FAULKNER LN, Waco, TX 76704 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Georgia Henry Degrate
- Phone
- (254) 732-5335
- Regulated since
- Apr 11, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1316659 · number 1681365
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (2), Other (7) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (5), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A two-month-old infant was wearing a bib while sleeping in a play yard. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant caregiver removed the bib.
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 2026-10-12. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
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Supervision & ratios
One infant did not have feeding instructions on file, and another infant had feeding instructions that were last updated in July. The parent of the child who was missing feeding instructions provided the operation with signed and dated instructions during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-10-12. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
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Other
One child's mat was not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the director labeled the child's mat.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant who was sitting in a bounced was not buckled in. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was buckled in.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-12. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two employees did not have a background check, and another employee who was in charge of the daycare had an inactive background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the employees were sent home.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-10.
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Supervision & ratios
Two caregivers had nineteen children with a specified age of three years old, and one of the caregivers went into the kitchen to plate lunch for the children. A three-year-old group can only have fifteen children to one caregiver, so this left the group out of ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Other
There were two outlets that did not have covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-10.
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Records & paperwork
There were no records available for a child who had disenrolled from the center a month ago. This was corrected during the inspection as the child no longer attends the daycare.
HHSC 746.603(b) — Children's Records - Storage
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that children were allowed more than an hour of screen time daily during the summer.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(3) — Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
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Other
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two caregivers took a class of 21 children with a specified age of four years old outside, and one of the caregivers stepped back inside to get the class water, leaving the class out of ratio. A group with a specified age of four years old can only have eighteen children to one caregiver. This wsa corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the class outside.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-30. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver placed an infant in the wrong play yard despite the play yards being labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the wrong play yard and placed in their own play yard.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-30.
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Other Serious
The parent handbook was missing multiple policies that are required by minimum standards.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-17. Correction verified 2026-09-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
A seven-week-old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a blanket, and later during the inspection was observed being placed in another play yard that had a stuffed animal attached to the side. This was corrected both times when the infant was removed from the play yard and infant safe sleep was discussed with the caregiver and the director.
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 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child was observed using the bathroom and not washing their hands afterwards. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was reminded to wash their hands and they did so.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a cloth cover on the diaper-changing table in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the cover was removed.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-23.
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Other
The most recent inspection letter and the permit renewal letter were not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when both were printed out and posted.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-23.
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Other
Three of the children's cots were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver added labels to the cots.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-23.
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Other Serious
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was missing 1.5 hours of annual training and needed training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-02-16.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, preventing and handling allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had 14 children in care, and two infants (a 15-month-old and a 17-month-old) were combined with children up to four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants were separated into their own classroom.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-12. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was not doing daily reports for the two infants in care.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-18. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Safety & premises
Evacuation diagrams were not posted in the two infant rooms. This was corrected when evacuation diagrams were printed out and posted in these rooms.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
The smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors had not been tested in January, and the smoke detector in the infant room was beeping and needed replacement batteries.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-18. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Illness & medication
Out of the four children's records reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Records & paperwork
Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, and three were missing employment affidavits.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the investigation, it was found that two infants in care who were still on formula did not have written feeding instructions. One of the infants is no longer enrolled.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Food & allergies
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, the caregiver in the main room stepped into the office, leaving the children unsupervised for a brief period of time.
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 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-12.
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Other
Two slides on the playground were next to each other without adequate use zones in between.
HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-12. Correction verified 2025-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were missing the following: benefits of physical activity, criteria for determining extreme weather that will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when the children can't go outside, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on how the minimum standards can be viewed online, information on how mothers can breastfeed their child if they desire, policies for doing health checks, information on staff vaccinations, and information on parents' rights.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-27. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a garbage can without a lid with a dirty diaper in it in the bathroom that the children use. This was corrected during the inspection when the garbage can was removed from the bathroom.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a list of current employees posted. This was corrected during the inspection when an employee list was created and posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a certification form signed to verify that the recall list had been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when a certification form was signed by the director.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-20.
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Other
The children's mats were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were labeled.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation exceeded their infant capacity when they had seven infants in care and are licensed for four infants. This was corrected during the inspection when the additional infants were sent home.
HHSC 746.201(11) — AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-04-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation reduced the space for children 18 months and up and increased the space for infants 0-17 months by opening up a one-year-old room in a space that was licensed for children 18 months and older without prior approval from licensing. This was corrected when the infants being cared for in the space not licensed for infants were sent home and the operation informed licensing of their plans to open up a second infant room.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a bottle of Lysol wipes sitting on top of a trash can within the reach of children in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the Lysol wipes were moved up out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-04-05.
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Other
The children's sleeping mats were not labeled with their names. This was corrected during the inspection when the assistant director labeled the mats.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Children were observed playing on an outdoor space that is not part of the operation's usable space. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the children to the usable playground space.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 31, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the inspection the infant bottles were observed without a label. This was corrected by the bottles being labeled by the caregiver.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-04.
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Food & allergies
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Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection a caregiver in training was observed having access to children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected by the caregiver leaving 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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection two infants ages 4-6 months were observed sleeping in cribs with blankets. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the inspector.
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 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection children in care were served lunch without washing hands. This was corrected by the children being allowed to wash hands.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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