ABC And 123 Learning Center
22585 COMMUNITY DR, New Caney, TX 77357 · Montgomery County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Patricia Elkins
- Phone
- (281) 354-9110
- Regulated since
- Jan 14, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1088468 · number 1495626
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 10 | 7 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. There is no opportunity during the day for infants to have outdoor time.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-08-07.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver count in ratio in the infant room did not have a valid background check, The background check was showing as inactive.
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 2025-05-08. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Safety & premises
The fire inspection report continues to be not available for review. Last fire inspection was completed 03/06/24.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the walk through it was observed that both caregivers in the infant room on their personal device (Cell phone) during nap time.
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 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Staff background & training
The annual training for the director was not available for review.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-03.
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Staff background & training
It was found that the two transporters are missing the transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Staff background & training
One out of six personnel files reviewed completed CPR training online.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
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Staff background & training
The CPR/First aid training for the director was not available for review.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(3)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the walk through it was observed that an infant 5 month was sleeping inside the crib with a blanket and baby bottle. Note: The blanket and baby bottle was removed from the crib)
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 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walk through it was observed that there was a bag full of diapers not sealed,hanging from the cabinet. Note: This was corrected when the bag of opened diapers were thrown away.
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-02.
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Safety & premises
The fire inspection report was not available for review. Last fire inspection was completed 03/06/24.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of six personnel records reviewed is missing the pre-employment form 2912.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Other
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May 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the walk through it was found that a child was left unattended in the classroom. Note: The children were out of room having lunch and the director and caregiver was also out of the room supervising the classroom eating lunch, the child was inside the classroom unattended.
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 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
It was found that a former staff member was allowed to shadow the director for 8 days without a background check.
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 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have a section on inclusive care for children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the policy was added in.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-16.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not have information about how to evacuate children with limited mobility and children under 24 months of age. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this section was added.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 12, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 01/12/24 and is past due. Note: Fire inspection is scheduled for 2/15/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 21, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 01/12/24 and is past due. Note: Fire inspection is scheduled for 2/15/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-28. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found that a child (3-year-old) was left unsupervised in the classroom for 20 minutes.
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 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Illness & medication
It was found that a case of COVID was not reported to CCR.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Records & paperwork Serious
It was found that a child (3-year-old) was left unattended in the classroom on 01/26/2024 and this incident was not reported to CCR until 02/02/24.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 2, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 01/12/24 and is past due. Note: Fire inspection is scheduled for 2/15/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation the parents were not immediately notified of a child injury that required medical attention. The child stated that they were injured when they fell on a field trip and the director was notified but the parents were not notified until pickup concerning the injury.
HHSC 746.307(b)(1) — AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation the incident report was not signed by the operation.
HHSC 746.705 — Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Other
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Jun 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of seven staff files reivewed had CPR training completed online (National).
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-05. Correction verified 2023-07-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had tears . Note: This was corrected at inspection when this was replaced.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-21.
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Safety & premises
In the pre-k classroom the exit diagram was missing. Note: This was posted at inspection and corrected.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-21.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation administered medication to two children in care without a parent's authorization. The operation no longer administers medications and all parents have been notified of the change in operational policies.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-21.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 out of 4 caregivers records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have the annual training certificatess to review during this inspection.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy was missing the promotional of physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
I did not observe an activity schedule posted in the infant classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-27.
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Other
I observed an outlet that was not enclosed with a protective cover in a preschool classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios
I did not observe documentation that the fire extingusihers in the operation's two vehicles had been serviced in the last year.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-03. Correction verified 2022-02-01.
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Safety & premises
I did not observe the center's name and phone number on the outside or posted inside the gray van used for transportation.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(3) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-03. Correction verified 2022-02-01.
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Safety & premises
I did not observe an address documented for the emergency contact person in 1 out of 10 children's records evaluated.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-03. Correction verified 2022-02-01.
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Other
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Nov 16, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
a 6 month old was sleeping in a crib that had the mattress propped up by a blanket. Note: A picture was taken. Note: The blanket was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-16.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 4, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were not made available upon request.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the school age suite the light in the bathroom on the left did not work.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the front infant room there was a diaper in a trash can that did not have a lid. Note: A picture was taken. Note: The trash was emptied during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The girls bathroom in the main suite did not have soap. Note: When pointed out soap was added.
HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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