A Brighter Day Child Care Center
638 BONHAM ST, Columbus, TX 78934 · Colorado County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Natalie Tillman
- Phone
- (979) 732-3201
- Regulated since
- Oct 30, 2008
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 382601 · number 919069
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4) |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (6) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Illness & medication
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
3 children who have been enrolled for over a year did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Illness & medication
2 children had immunization records on file that were not current and 3 children did not have immunization records on file at all.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Records & paperwork
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
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Safety & premises
The first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation did not have gloves or the guide to first aid present. Additionally, the antiseptic solutions in the vehicle and the building both expired in November 2024.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 infant monthly feeding schedules had not been updated in the last 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
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Safety & premises
The first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation did not have gloves or the guide to first aid present. Additionally, the antiseptic solutions in the vehicle and the building both expired in November 2024.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have the most current immunization on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Other
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Sep 26, 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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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 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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Sep 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver hired in March 2023 did not have all required 24 hours of training completing during her most recently completed training year and was missing 12 hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Safety & premises
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
HHSC 746.5607(a)(2) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Safety & premises
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Other
8 out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have proof that parents had received a copy of the parent's right's form.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Other Serious
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
HHSC HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate r — HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver hired in March 2023 did not have all required 24 hours of training completing during her most recently completed training year and was missing 12 hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Safety & premises
4 out of 8 booster seats in the vehicle used for transportation were expired.
HHSC 746.5607(a)(2) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Safety & premises
7 out of 8 children's records checked did not have an address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Other
8 out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have proof that parents had received a copy of the parent's right's form.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Other Serious
One employee hired in July 2024 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
HHSC HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate r — HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete the report for the number of employees who left in 2023 by 1/15/2024 as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 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 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-10-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Multiple play yards had sheets that were too loose and presented an entanglement hazard.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have proof of the building checklist for the previous 3 months.
HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a promotion of physical activity policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation did not have an abuse and neglect policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
A vehicle that had seats for more than 8 people that was recently purchased did not have a child safety alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-10-04.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 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 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 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 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 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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Sep 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver felt she was not properly trained to be working with the child. She did not know the proper way to calm the child down
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Other Serious
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver felt she was not properly trained to be working with the child. She did not know the proper way to calm the child down
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Other Serious
The caregiver told the child she would not win regarding fighting her.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregiver yelled at several students at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Other Serious
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Staff background & training
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
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Staff background & training
Verification of annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Childhood Brain Development and special topics was not made available for review for the director.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-26.
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Illness & medication
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Completion of orientation training was not made available for one staff employed since 09.20.21.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Staff background & training
Eight hours of annual training was completed by two caregivers.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
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Staff background & training
Verification of annual training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Early Childhood Brain Development and special topics was not made available for review for the director.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-26.
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Illness & medication
Immunization records are not on file for one children enrolled in care for a month.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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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.