Childrens Courtyard
8909 VALLEY RANCH PKWY W, Irving, TX 75063 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 283
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Marsha Pouncy
- Phone
- (972) 869-9908
- Regulated since
- Feb 22, 2002
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 173572 · number 559653- 810
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 24 | 9 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (5), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 out of 3 infant files reviewed still do not have a current infant feeding plan.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios
8 out of 10 children's records reviewed still do not have a current health statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Illness & medication
2 out of 10 children's files reviewed still do not have current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
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Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 out of 3 infant files reviewed did not have a current infant feeding plan.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-27. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios
9 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-01-27. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Illness & medication
3 out of 10 children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-27. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and violation was found. There was sufficient evidence to show that lock down drills and weather drills were being documented but not practiced.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-12.
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Other
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
1 infant did not have a current infant feeding form on file within the past 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
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Illness & medication
3 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
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Other
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Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a TB test.
HHSC 746.1105(2) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - TB Exam
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not document severe weather and lock down drills.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Illness & medication
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 10 employee files reviewed did not have the education document.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two of the drivers at the operation did not have transportation training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Staff background & training
The director CPR and First Aid expired.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Safety & premises
The transportation vehicles were missing items from the first aid kit: The vehicles were missing tweezers, a thermometer, and an antiseptic solution.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill around the landing areas on the playground equipment was below six inches.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not document monthly checks for the carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 746.5537(b) — Electronic Carbon Monoxide Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Illness & medication
Two out of ten children files had incomplete immunizations records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation still has not obtain a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 1 employee out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an education documentation on file.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation and a violation was found. The operation was observed and not clean. The floors and sink were still not clean.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Safety & premises
3 of the seats on the school age lunch table are broken. The plastic striping between the floor and the carpet was raised causing a tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Safety & premises
On the older playground, the barrier around the playground equipment was cracked with a sharp edge. There were deep holes in the ground which could cause a tripping hazard. On the toddler playground, there is a valve covering that is not secure. The gate was not secured tightly with a large gap that children can get through.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Records & paperwork
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 8 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation. 2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an affidavit.
HHSC HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit — HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 28, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was in the classroom caring for children and did not have an eligible background.
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 2023-07-21.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an education documentation on file.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
This standard was evaluated in regard to a previous citation and a violation was found. The operation was observed and not clean. The floors and sink was not clean.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not document safety drills.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Records & paperwork
8 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have a current health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
2 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Records & paperwork Serious
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have an affidavit.
HHSC HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit — HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was found that the operation's ratio was not in compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated regarding the investigation and a violation was found. It was found that a caregiver was yelling at the children in the preschool and school-age children classroom.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation was observed and not clean. The floors were not clean.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Records & paperwork
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The director was not keeping her attendance.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual health inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-23. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There are holes in the wall, tears in the carpet, a broken restroom door and a broken wall outlet that pose a risk to children.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
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Safety & premises
A drill and hammer were accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put these things out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection was not available for review.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Other
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Apr 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a minimum standard violation was found. Children were left in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Other Serious
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Dec 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Children's class roster show that the classrooms have been out of ratio on multiple occasions.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-05. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Other Serious
Children are left in buggies longer than fiftteen minutes which is the maximum time frame a child may be in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-05. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Other Serious
Through observation, it was reviewed that children sleep in buggies. The buggie is an example of a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-05. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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