Mrs. Mirandas Child Development Center
107 S BOND ST, Whitewright, TX 75491 · Grayson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Miranda Turner
- Phone
- (903) 870-8818
- Regulated since
- Jan 8, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1447644 · number 1775062
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The two compartment sink in the young infant classroom is used for hand washing and also used for bottle washing and prepping.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Food & allergies
During the inspection, three infants who do not eat table food did not have infant feeding instructions on file.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Food & allergies
During the inspection two infants who do not eat table food had infant feeding schedules which had not been reviewed, updated, and signed by parents within the past 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In an infant room food was placed on a bare table in front of each infant and not served on sanitary holders.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Safety & premises
The facility's last fire inspection was conducted in June 2023.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-04. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection a caregiver was caring for a group of children without a background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
HHSC 745.621(a)(1) — Initial background checks submitted - At the time you submit your application
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-25.
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Safety & premises
Two play stuctures which require loose fill did not have loose fill installed underneath.
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 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not display postings in a prominent place at least 48 hours in advance of field trips, indicating when and where children were going or when they would be expected to return.
HHSC 746.3003 — Field Trips - Notification to Parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-24. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Documentation from the local sanitation official or county judge stating that a sanitation inspection is not available, was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(c)(1) — Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-04. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Other
Construction of the fence for the outdoor activity space had begun but was not completed at the time of insepction.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-04. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies do not include procedures for parents to visit the operation.
HHSC 746.501(a)(21) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-07-04. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies do not include procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how parents may access the minimum standards online.
HHSC 746.501(a)(22) — Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-04. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies do not include instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-04. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector installed.
HHSC 746.5533 — 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-04. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Other
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Jun 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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