Texas Premier Childcare
2455 W INTERSTATE 40, Amarillo, TX 79109 · Potter County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 156
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Taneria Lawrence
- Phone
- (806) 418-6819
- Regulated since
- Feb 28, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1338426 · number 1696631
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (6) |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregiver failed to comfort a child when the child was upset and crying after falling.
HHSC 746.2401(3) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregiver failed to comfort a child when the child was upset and crying after falling.
HHSC 746.2401(3) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Other
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A classroom was observed over ratio as there was two caregivers and 14 children with the specified age group being 12-17 months old. The classroom was over ratio by 1 children as the max number that can be present is 13 children for that specified age group.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Other
Four children were observed seating in a multi-occupancy table and were not strapped in as required.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A classroom was observed over ratio as there was two caregivers and 14 children with the specified age group being 12-17 months old. The classroom was over ratio by 1 children as the max number that can be present is 13 children for that specified age group.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Other
Four children were observed seating in a multi-occupancy table and were not strapped in as required.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver failed to use good judgement when communicating negativity with a parent in front of the children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Other Serious
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Apr 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver failed to use good judgement when communicating negativity with a parent in front of the children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
In 3 of the 6 classroom staff did not know how many children they were responsable for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
In 3 of the 6 classroom staff did not know how many children they were responsable for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Other Serious
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was a small screen that had a video on it for children under the age of 2 years and a child facing it and was appearing to watch it.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Food & allergies
There is a red table with chair in it, Some of the safety straps were missing. Children were no strapped in the chair as required during snack time.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was a small screen that had a video on it for children under the age of 2 years and a child facing it and was appearing to watch it.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Food & allergies
There is a red table with chair in it, Some of the safety straps were missing. Children were no strapped in the chair as required during snack time.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-29. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Other
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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement with handling a child in a rough manner that resulted in an injury.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-29.
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Other Serious
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Jul 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement with handling a child in a rough manner that resulted in an injury.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the required documentation for the fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the required documentation for the fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An afternoon snack was served on the bare table to children in care.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not documented monthly checks for fire extinguishers during the year 2022. The fire drill was not documented for August 2022.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An afternoon snack was served on the bare table to children in care.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not documented monthly checks for fire extinguishers during the year 2022. The fire drill was not documented for August 2022.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-12. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.