Lakeside Montessori Academy
4995 WESTPORT DR, The Colony, TX 75056 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 319
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jennifer Harper
- Phone
- (972) 625-5253
- Regulated since
- Jan 13, 2004
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 228895 · number 829308
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (3), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 18 | 5 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (9), Staff background & training (5), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were missing the following; (15) water activites, (17) animals, (18) duration of indoor and outdoor physical, (19) Procedures for providing and applying sunscreen and bug spray. (24) the emergency prepardness plan, (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Safety & premises
It was determined that the younger infant classroom has not being going outside.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined that a caregiver was unaware of the ages of children in their care during opening hours.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-12. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined that the operation has 18months to school age combined past the 45 minutes allowed for opening time.
HHSC 746.1615 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-12. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Other
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Jun 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Six staff are missing the annual 24 hours of training for the last full year.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Staff background & training
One staff is missing first aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Staff background & training
Three staff are missing pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(2)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Records & paperwork
The two playgrounds do not have 6 inches of mulch for surfacing.
HHSC 746.4609(a)(1) — Maximum Height of Play Surface - Licensed Before Sept. 1 2010 - Under 5 Years
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of the vehicles being used does not have an alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Other
Eight children files are msising the special care statements updated.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Safety & premises
Three children files are missing the addresses for the emergency contacts listed.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Staff background & training
Two staff are missing signed statements that they have completed orientation.
HHSC 746.901(11) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Records & paperwork
Two staff are missing the Notarized Affidavits.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Records & paperwork
Three staff are missing the Pre-Employment Affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Supervision & ratios
Two staff are missing a signed statement that they received the operational policies.
HHSC 746.901(7)(A) — Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four staff are missing the annual 24 hours for the last full year.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-26. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Staff background & training
Two staff are missing Abuse and Neglect training for the last full year.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Staff background & training
The following is missing for the staff training hours from the last full year; -Two staff are missing training inEmergency preparedness. -Five staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. -One staff is missing training in Administering medication. -Three are missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Six staff are missing training in Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Two staff are missing training in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-26. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Other
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since May 2024.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Safety & premises
Three classrooms had broken outlet wall plates.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Illness & medication
One child's epiPen that is on file is expired.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-19. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Safety & premises
One childs food allergy form is not signed by the doctor.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-19. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Records & paperwork
Four children files were missing health statments.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Illness & medication
Two children files are missing immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Other
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated water activity information.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-19. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Other
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated special care statements.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-19. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Records & paperwork
One staff files was observed missing a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The older children's playgrounds mulch measured at 4 inches. The younger children's playground mulch was measured at 3 to 4 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-05. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Nap cot procedures are not being followed in two classrooms. Children are not getting their assigned cots.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-26. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Other
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two staff are missing orientation in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
HHSC 746.1303(7) — Orientation-Prevention & responding to allergic reactions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Staff background & training
Two staff are missing orientation in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1303(9) — Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Staff background & training
Ten staff files were observed and missing the following; Two staff are missing the annual training hours in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Two staff files are missing the annual training houts in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Staff background & training
The director is missing the annual training hours in; -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed awake in a crib, in a sleep sack swaddle. The swaddle type was wrapped around the childs torso. The sleep sack swaddle was removed off of the infant.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Safety & premises
On the open grass play area, there were two broken toy cars.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Illness & medication
One childs medication on file was observed and was expired.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Other
Nap cot procedures are not being followed throughout each classroom. The children's nap cots in the classrooms were labeled with numbers, but there is not a system in place where children will get the same cot everyday.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-11. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Safety & premises
The older childrens playgrounds mulch measured at 2 to 4 inches. The younger childrens playground mulch was measured at 2 to 3 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
The bus binders were evaluated and seven children do not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization information.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
The bus binders were evaluated and 4 children do not have infromation for parent s names, telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Safety & premises
The fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The 4 year old and older playground does not have the required 6 inches of mulch. Some areas have 3 inches and one area has 5 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two staff were present at the operation caring for children in classrooms, and did not have an active background check on file.The backgrounds checks were ran while at the operation and the two staff were sent home.
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 2023-03-09. Correction verified 2023-03-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on evidence obtained, children are not supervised adequately on the playground resulting in an injury that required medical attention. Observations made during the investigation inspection showed caregivers not intervening as children inappropriately used playground equipment.
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 2023-03-30. Correction verified 2023-04-03.
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Safety & premises
The 4 year old and older playgrounds mulch measures at 1 inch to 3 inches. At one part of the playground the liner is exposed.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-04-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Several bottles and training cups were not labled with infants'/toddlers' names.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-26.
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Other Serious
3 infants were observed swaddled while napping.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-26.
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Other
Several classrooms were observed to uncovered electrical outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-26.
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Other
Several infants were observed with unfastened safety straps when sitting at their tables.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-26.
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Other
2 children were missing health statements.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Staff background & training
6 of the 11 employee records were not current on their annual training.
HHSC 746.907(b) — Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 11, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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