St. James Child Development Center Child INC.
1941 WEBBERVILLE RD, Austin, TX 78721 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 64
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Veronica Valles
- Phone
- (512) 451-7361
- Regulated since
- Apr 6, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1213160 · number 1597317
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 24 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (6), Other (8) |
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 23, 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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Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 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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Feb 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There is a violation to this standard.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-23.
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Other Serious
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Feb 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There is a violation to this standard.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The infant's plate was on the floor, with no additional surface during mealtime.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The infant's plate was on the floor, with no additional surface during mealtime.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child drank water from another child's unlabeled sippy cup
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 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
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Food & allergies
Infants bottles and sippy cups were not labeled with their names
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child drank water from another child's unlabeled sippy cup
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 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
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Food & allergies
Infants bottles and sippy cups were not labeled with their names
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 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 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 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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Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 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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May 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The background employee list was not updated. There was a total of 7 employees that stoped working in the operation for more than 7 days.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Staff background & training
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May 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The background employee list was not updated. There was a total of 7 employees that stoped working in the operation for more than 7 days.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the course of the investigation, it was found that caregivers has been heard on multiple occasions using foul and aggressive language around children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the course of the investigation, it was found that caregivers has been heard on multiple occasions using foul and aggressive language around children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
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Other
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers were present without background checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregivers leave.
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 2024-01-10. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Staff background & training
4 staff files were reviewed. 3 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, and emergency preparedness.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers were present without background checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregivers leave.
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 2024-01-10. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Staff background & training
4 staff files were reviewed. 3 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, and emergency preparedness.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is doing emergency drills but is not documenting the amount of time the drills are taking to complete. The operation did not have a fire drill documented for December 2023. The operation does not have documentation showing monthly CO2, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher checks. Maintenance staff is testing fire alarms but there was no documentation during inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-15. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
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Other
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Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is doing emergency drills but is not documenting the amount of time the drills are taking to complete. The operation did not have a fire drill documented for December 2023. The operation does not have documentation showing monthly CO2, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher checks. Maintenance staff is testing fire alarms but there was no documentation during inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-15. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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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Mar 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-25. Correction verified 2022-04-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Other
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Mar 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-25. Correction verified 2022-04-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of orientation.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-11.
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Staff background & training
4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
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Staff background & training
4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of orientation.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-11.
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Staff background & training
4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
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Staff background & training
4 staff files were reviewed. 4 staff were missing proof of training in hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One child was placed in front of the second exit door of the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-07.
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies and diaper cream were in reach of children in the toddler room. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher moved the cleaning supplies and diaper cream into the closet out of reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-25.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills have not been completed according to documentation provided.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Other
Shelter drills for severe weather have not been completed according to documentation provided.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Other
Sheltering drills for lock-down have not been completed according to documentation provided..
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One child was placed in front of the second exit door of the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-07.
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies and diaper cream were in reach of children in the toddler room. This was corrected at inspection when the teacher moved the cleaning supplies and diaper cream into the closet out of reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-25.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills have not been completed according to documentation provided.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Other
Shelter drills for severe weather have not been completed according to documentation provided.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Other
Sheltering drills for lock-down have not been completed according to documentation provided..
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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