The Play Yard Lp
15299 S IH 35, Salado, TX 76571 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 89
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Denise Knight
- Phone
- (254) 947-1153
- Regulated since
- May 12, 2008
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 351139 · number 893137
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (3), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, the state inspector observed a child in the hallway by themselves. There were no caregivers standing at the door or in the hallway with the child. When the state inspector asked the nearest teacher where the child belonged the caregiver did not know. The state inspector walked the child back to their classroom and explained to the caregiver that the child cannot be in the hallway by themselves.
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 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver has been using their phone while caring for children. The caregiver was spoken to about not using their phones while caring for the children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Other Serious
Observed a caregiver taking a child out of a highchair while there were two other older infants on the other side of the wall of the infant room. The caregiver was unable to see the infants or intervene if needed. This was corrected when the caregiver went to where she was able to see all the infants.
HHSC 746.2403(1) — Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Food & allergies
Observed written feeding instructions for an infant which states that the infant was to be fed a bottle every 2 hours. The infant arrived at the daycare at 7:48 and was not given a bottle until 11:30. Observed another infant feeding instructions that was last completed July 30, 2026.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Other
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Aug 19, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection it was found that the operation was not following their safety plan that was put in place for investigation 3211648
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Staff background & training
Observed a 16 year old who has not yet completed high school in ratio by herself.
HHSC 746.1107(1) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Observed an infant under 6 months old laying on a boppy pillow while a caregiver held a bottle to the infant's mouth.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance when a positive drug test confirmed this while staff was present at the operation during operational hours.
HHSC 746.3703(c) — Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-14. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Observed three people who transport but do not have current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-04-07.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation, it was found that a caregiver fell asleep while on the playground supervising children. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation.
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 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Observed a caregiver standing in a doorway of two classrooms while the children were sleeping, One classroom had 15 children and the other classroom had 14 children. The children were not combined in a centralized location. This was corrected when another teacher came into the classroom.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(1) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Observed anchoring nails sticking out of the playground equipment. This was corrected when the nails were hammered back in. There was also rotted wood on one equipment that needs to be replaced.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed a soft fabric cover on the infant changing mat. This was corrected when it was removed.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-03. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection it was observed that in the two year old classroom the mats were arranged in a way that did not leave a walkway between all of the mats for each caregiver and child. This was corrected at inspection when a few of the mats were rearranged.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation's annual fire inspection was overdue by 6 weeks.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-11. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two infants diapers were changed and their caregivers did not wash their hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when both infants hands were cleaned after state licensing asked them to.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection it was observed that the toddler classroom did not wash their hands after coming inside from playing outside. This was corrected at inspection when the group of children washed their hands after state licensing asked them to.
HHSC 746.3417(4) — Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-03.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection it was found that the operation was not completing the daily building and grounds safety checklist.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Other
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the loose fill on the playground was less than 1 inch in some areas, such as at the bottom of slides.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Other
During the inspection it was found that there was an ABC mat, placed over concrete as unitary surfacing for a slide fall zone, however the manufacturer of this mat does not state that this is an appropriate unitary surfacing over concrete. This was corrected at inspection when the slides were removed from the infant playground.
HHSC 746.4911(b) — Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - Over Concrete or Asphalt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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