Valley Ranch Academy
21617 VALLEY RANCH CROSSING DR, Porter, TX 77365 · Montgomery County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 238
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Brian Carter
- Phone
- (281) 747-7281
- Regulated since
- Jul 14, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1393619 · number 1732180
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2023 | 26 | 10 | Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6), Other (8) |
| 2022 | 10 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 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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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 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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Jan 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2026 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, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 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 9, 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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Dec 9, 2025 Report · 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2025 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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Aug 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 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 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 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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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 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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May 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation inspection, there is enough evidence to show that a child was left alone outside for approximately 1-2 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 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation inspection, there is enough evidence to show that a child was left alone outside for approximately 1-2 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 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 17, 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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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 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 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 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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Apr 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 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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Jan 17, 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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Jan 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 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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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Safety & premises
A can of Febreeze was accessible to children in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the items to a child locked cabinet.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-08.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(C) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Safety & premises
A can of Febreeze was accessible to children in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the items to a child locked cabinet.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-08.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 5, 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 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.
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 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Other
Based on information received, a caregiver did not interact positively when she pulled a child's arms to lift and move them, as well as push the child's head back to wipe their face.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.
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 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Other
Based on information received, a caregiver did not interact positively when she pulled a child's arms to lift and move them, as well as push the child's head back to wipe their face.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-26. Correction verified 2023-11-07.
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Other
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Aug 28, 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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Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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 · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There is enough evidence to show that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they used Melatonin Spray on children's nap mats and in the air during naptime.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.
HHSC 746.4101 — Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There is enough evidence to show that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they used Melatonin Spray on children's nap mats and in the air during naptime.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.
HHSC 746.4101 — Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Other Serious
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Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
While reviewing 10 childrens files, it was found that 6 children did not have an emergency contact address. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation called parents to obtain the information.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
While reviewing 10 childrens files, it was found that 6 children did not have an emergency contact address. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation called parents to obtain the information.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 4 month old child was in a play yard with a play mat. Note: This was corrected during the inspection on 5/4/23 when the child and the play mat were removed from the play yard.
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 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 4 month old child was in a play yard with a play mat. Note: This was corrected during the inspection on 5/4/23 when the child and the play mat were removed from the play yard.
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 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
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Other Serious
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May 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-06-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.
HHSC 745.8415 — Licensing may investigate any part of operation affecting health, safety, or well-being of children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-06. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, it is found that the operation did not notify licensing that an injury resulting in a fracture occurred at the operation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-25. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-20. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.
HHSC 745.8415 — Licensing may investigate any part of operation affecting health, safety, or well-being of children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-06. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, it is found that the operation did not notify licensing that an injury resulting in a fracture occurred at the operation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-25. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-20. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 12, 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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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 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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Dec 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Other Serious
Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Nov 30, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Other Serious
Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Other Serious
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Jul 28, 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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Jul 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 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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Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-11. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-11. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-12.
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Records & paperwork
One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-12.
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Records & paperwork
One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-12.
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Other
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Mar 15, 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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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 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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