Grace Ridge Early Learning Center
510 E FM 8, Stephenville, TX 76401 · Erath County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:45 PM
- Director / administrator
- Cora Stokes
- Phone
- (254) 434-4682
- Regulated since
- Jan 4, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1308378 · number 1675636
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 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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Apr 2, 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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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
After being aware of a child who was able to open the playground gate with ease on more than one occasion, immediate action was not taken to better secure the gate. Video of an incident was observed where the child opened the gate and ran before being retrieved by the caregiver on 3/25/26. At the time of the investigation inspection on 4/2/26, it was observed that a correction to better secure the gate had not yet occurred, which showed continued risk.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 31, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
After being aware of a child who was able to open the playground gate with ease on more than one occasion, immediate action was not taken to better secure the gate. Video of an incident was observed where the child opened the gate and ran before being retrieved by the caregiver on 3/25/26. At the time of the investigation inspection on 4/2/26, it was observed that a correction to better secure the gate had not yet occurred, which showed continued risk.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 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 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director did not have current training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Early Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills were not conducted for September and December of 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
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Illness & medication
2 children's immunization records did not have documentation of all required immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director did not have current training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Early Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills were not conducted for September and December of 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
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Illness & medication
2 children's immunization records did not have documentation of all required immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
While redirecting a child's behavior, a caregiver grabbed onto a child for approximately 44 seconds.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
While redirecting a child's behavior, a caregiver grabbed onto a child for approximately 44 seconds.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Other Serious
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Dec 2, 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 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 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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Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Care being provided was not consistent enough to address a routine occurrence of aggressive biting by a child in care. As a result, several children were being bitten on a routine basis, sometimes causing bite marks that lasted at or longer than 24 hours.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-19. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Care being provided was not consistent enough to address a routine occurrence of aggressive biting by a child in care. As a result, several children were being bitten on a routine basis, sometimes causing bite marks that lasted at or longer than 24 hours.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-19. Correction verified 2025-12-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 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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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 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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May 8, 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 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 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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Apr 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
A caregiver did not comply with minimum standard rules regarding proper communication with the director and parents for more serious child injuries.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgment or competency in how they communicated with a parent after their child received an accidental injury that was above minor. The parent was provided with insufficient detail of the injury and did not indicate how serious the injury was. As a result, the parent was not able to accurately access their child's injury and that it needed more immediate attention than waiting until pick up time. The child had several abrasions across the face, a bruise and later began to display signs of a possible concussion prior to being picked up by the parent. The caregiver also did not ensure that the director, who was still present at the time, was properly notified. The director was not made aware of the incident until after the child was picked up by the parent.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
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Other
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Apr 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
A caregiver did not comply with minimum standard rules regarding proper communication with the director and parents for more serious child injuries.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgment or competency in how they communicated with a parent after their child received an accidental injury that was above minor. The parent was provided with insufficient detail of the injury and did not indicate how serious the injury was. As a result, the parent was not able to accurately access their child's injury and that it needed more immediate attention than waiting until pick up time. The child had several abrasions across the face, a bruise and later began to display signs of a possible concussion prior to being picked up by the parent. The caregiver also did not ensure that the director, who was still present at the time, was properly notified. The director was not made aware of the incident until after the child was picked up by the parent.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
3 newly installed pieces of active play equipment had overlapping use zones.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
3 newly installed pieces of active play equipment had overlapping use zones.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 6, 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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Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 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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Apr 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Child admission records did not have verification that parent's received a copy of their parental rights.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-30. Correction verified 2024-05-06.
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Child admission records did not have verification that parent's received a copy of their parental rights.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-30. Correction verified 2024-05-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An active play structure at the playground did not have the required 6 feet of use zone in all directions. The use zone was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jun 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An active play structure at the playground did not have the required 6 feet of use zone in all directions. The use zone was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-01.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 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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Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 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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Feb 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was not accounted for and was left in the classroom between 5 to 10 minutes when the caregivers took the children to the playground.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-02. Correction verified 2023-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was not accounted for and was left in the classroom between 5 to 10 minutes when the caregivers took the children to the playground.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-02. Correction verified 2023-03-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Other
One child who also attends public school did not have the school name or phone number included in the child's file.
HHSC 746.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Other
One child who also attends public school did not have the school name or phone number included in the child's file.
HHSC 746.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A small outdoor play structure with steps and a slide did not have loose-fill material, as required.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-08.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A small outdoor play structure with steps and a slide did not have loose-fill material, as required.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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