Sydney Harris
524 BLANTON ST, Mckinney, TX 75069 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Phone
- (214) 986-0235
- Regulated since
- May 26, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1404774 · number 1741468
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 9 | 3 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a large hole in the fence and debris along the other fence.
HHSC 747.4407(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-07.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Permit holder interfered with an investigation by not giving CCR children's records, allowing CCR to review all rooms of the home, and not allowing CCR to take pictures inside the home.
HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-20. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Other
Provider exceeded the care hours children are allowed to be at the home.
HHSC 747.3003(a)(1) — Nighttime Care - No More than 16 Hours Within 24-Hour Period
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-20. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Permit holder did not notify the agency of change of hours when she started keeping children seven days of the week from March 2025 to August 2025 when her listed days of operation were Monday-Friday.
HHSC 747.301(5) — Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-20. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Other
Permit holder started caring for a group of children overnight without having night time care services.
HHSC 747.301(6) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-20. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Records & paperwork
Provider refused to give CCR children's admission documentation.
HHSC 747.601(c) — Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-20. Correction verified 2025-09-08.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Aug 4, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Liability Insurance verification is not being maintained and expired 5/26/2025.
HHSC 747.207(8) — Liability Insurance Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-04. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Other
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Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Liability Insurance verification is not being maintained and expired 5/26/2025.
HHSC 747.207(8) — Liability Insurance Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
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Other
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Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Liability Insurance verification is not being maintained and expired 5/26/2025.
HHSC 747.207(8) — Liability Insurance Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Other
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Jun 9, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Annual fee was due 4/21/2025 and still has not been paid.
HHSC 745.507 — Registered Family Home Required Fees
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-09. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Other Serious
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
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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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The provider did not have the fencing up around the outdoor play area.
HHSC 747.4105 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-13. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The permit holder did not have current SIDS/Shaken baby training. No infants are in care at this time.
HHSC 747.1107(7) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - Proof of Training (A-J)
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Other
The TV in the playroom was on. There was one child under 2yrs old
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-23.
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Safety & premises
The provider did not have the fencing up around the outdoor play area.
HHSC 747.4105 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Primary caregiver's CPR and First Aid certification is expired.
HHSC 747.1007(5) — Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
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Illness & medication
One of five childrens records reviewed did not have immunization record on file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three of five children's records reviewed did not have signed authorization to obtain emergency medical care.
HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
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Safety & premises
Three out of five childrens records reviewed did not have emergency contact address listed.
HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Primary caregiver's CPR and First Aid certification is expired.
HHSC 747.1007(5) — Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Illness & medication
One of five childrens records reviewed did not have immunization record on file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three of five children's records reviewed did not have signed authorization to obtain emergency medical care.
HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Safety & premises
Three out of five childrens records reviewed did not have emergency contact address listed.
HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
A video recording was provided by the mother of the child and the permit holder Sydney Harris. In the video assistant caregiver, Kimberly is heard telling the child to "shut the hell up".
HHSC 747.2705(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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May 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The permit holder did not have the hazardous materials training completed at the time of inscription.
HHSC 747.1107(7) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - Proof of Training (A-J)
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Safety & premises
The written activity plan did not include outdoor play opportunities.
HHSC 747.2104(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.
HHSC 747.5103 — Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Staff background & training
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May 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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