Bright Horizons Learning Center LLC
2116 W GRIFFIN PRKWY STE A, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Martinez
- Phone
- (956) 598-5504
- Regulated since
- Dec 28, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1448956 · number 1776177
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (4), Staff background & training (6) |
| 2024 | 16 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (8) |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (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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May 5, 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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May 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 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 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
13 children ages 16mo-3yo were combined in the school-age room during naptime.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
13 children ages 16mo-3yo were combined in the school-age room during naptime.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of six staff training records reviewed is missing transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Food & allergies Serious
Three children were left unsupervised during PM snack when a caregiver stepped out of the infant room to prepare a personal snack.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Food & allergies
Food items substituted for PM snack and supper were not documented.
HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Whole milk that expired 11/30/25 was served during supper. Note: This was corrected at inspection when milk was disposed and fresh milk was served.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-01.
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Safety & premises
No carbon monoxide detector / fire extinguisher checks have been conducted for the year of 2025. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider conducted and documented a CO detector and fire extinguisher check.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-01.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of six staff training records reviewed is missing transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Food & allergies Serious
Three children were left unsupervised during PM snack when a caregiver stepped out of the infant room to prepare a personal snack.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Food & allergies
Food items substituted for PM snack and supper were not documented.
HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Whole milk that expired 11/30/25 was served during supper. Note: This was corrected at inspection when milk was disposed and fresh milk was served.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-01.
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Safety & premises
No carbon monoxide detector / fire extinguisher checks have been conducted for the year of 2025. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider conducted and documented a CO detector and fire extinguisher check.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of six staff training records reviewed has a first aid / cpr training that expired on 06/01/2025.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Staff background & training
Six staff files were reviewed, the following information was not available for review: -Form 2936 Notarized Affidavit for one staff member; -Training certificates for 3 staff members including the topics of hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, building / physical premises safety and communicable diseases.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of six staff training records reviewed has a first aid / cpr training that expired on 06/01/2025.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Staff background & training
Six staff files were reviewed, the following information was not available for review: -Form 2936 Notarized Affidavit for one staff member; -Training certificates for 3 staff members including the topics of hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, building / physical premises safety and communicable diseases.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver with more than 90 days of employment was missing 15 clock hours of pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing 16 of 24 clock hours of annual training for training year 6/21/2023 - 6/20/2024.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing annual training on the following topics: Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Staff background & training
The director and a caregiver did not have current training in transportation safety.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Safety & premises
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for a child with a known food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-24. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Food & allergies
The center did not have a list of a child s food allergies posted in each room where the child spends time in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list with the child's food allergies was created and posted in each room that the child spends time in.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed did not include information on Parents Rights. Note: A copy of the parents rights form 2987 was provided via email and included in the operational policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-17.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver with more than 90 days of employment was missing 15 clock hours of pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing 16 of 24 clock hours of annual training for training year 6/21/2023 - 6/20/2024.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing annual training on the following topics: Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Staff background & training
The director and a caregiver did not have current training in transportation safety.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Safety & premises
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for a child with a known food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-24. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Food & allergies
The center did not have a list of a child s food allergies posted in each room where the child spends time in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list with the child's food allergies was created and posted in each room that the child spends time in.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed did not include information on Parents Rights. Note: A copy of the parents rights form 2987 was provided via email and included in the operational policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Most recent fire inspection report provided is dated 6/01/2023 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-07-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Most recent fire inspection report provided is dated 6/01/2023 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-07-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; The Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; and Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Other
The Children's Products Certification form was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; The Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; and Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Other
The Children's Products Certification form was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 3, 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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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a nail in the outdoor play area used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-23.
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Other
A mat used by a child during naptime was not labeled with the child's name or number. A cot used by a child during naptime was labeled with a number but there was no designated list/chart for the cots. Corrected at Inspection: The mat and cot were labeled with the child's name and picture.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-23.
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Other
The children in care were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The two children were signed in.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a nail in the outdoor play area used by the children. Corrected at Inspection: The nail was removed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-23.
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Other
A mat used by a child during naptime was not labeled with the child's name or number. A cot used by a child during naptime was labeled with a number but there was no designated list/chart for the cots. Corrected at Inspection: The mat and cot were labeled with the child's name and picture.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-23.
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Other
The children in care were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The two children were signed in.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-23.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were 3 nails observed on the floor of the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nails were removed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jun 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were 3 nails observed on the floor of the outdoor play area. Corrected at Inspection: The nails were removed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-21.
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Safety & premises
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