Missy's Child Care

401 W NIMITZ ST, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 · Gillespie County

26cited violations

0serious

14inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Malinda Ottmers
Phone: (830) 997-9734
Regulated since: Feb 27, 2012
HHSC IDs: Operation 917491 · number 1355267
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 10
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2025	2	Staff background & training (2)
2024	2	Safety & premises (2)
2023	2	Staff background & training (2)
2022	12	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (4)
2021	8	Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  First aid and CPR training expired on 11/24 for the primary caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  First aid and CPR training expired on 11/24 for the primary caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-11.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  One out of two high chairs used was missing safety straps.
  
  HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-07-12.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  One out of two high chairs used was missing safety straps.
  
  HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-07-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Provider had not completed any training hours in the topic areas of: emergency preparedness; preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; administering medication; preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; building and physical premises safety; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-07-10.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Provider had not completed any training hours in the topic areas of: emergency preparedness; preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; administering medication; preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; building and physical premises safety; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-07-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The provider did not have a current first aid certificate on file. It expired 2/22.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
- Staff background & training
  The provider did not have a current CPR certificate on file. It expired 2/22.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
- Supervision & ratios
  The provider had 10 children present, ages 15 mos, 19 mos, 21 mos, 23 mos, 2 yr, 3 yr, 3 yr, 3 yr, 4 yr and 4 yr. The provider was over ratio by one child. NOTE: A 2 yr old child was sent home during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
- Other
  3 out of 10 child files reviewed did not contain documentation that parents were notified the provider does not carry liability insurance.
  
  HHSC 747.213(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
- Other
  The Fisher Price climber did not have a 6 ft use zone around the climber. There were metal push trucks and a Little Tykes rocker adjacent to the unit. The unit was also 3 1/2 ft from the fence. NOTE: The unit was moved to proved the required use zone distance during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.4601 — Definition of Use Zone
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-08.
- Illness & medication
  2 out of 10 child records reviewed were missing current vaccination records.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The provider did not have a current first aid certificate on file. It expired 2/22.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
- Staff background & training
  The provider did not have a current CPR certificate on file. It expired 2/22.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
- Supervision & ratios
  The provider had 10 children present, ages 15 mos, 19 mos, 21 mos, 23 mos, 2 yr, 3 yr, 3 yr, 3 yr, 4 yr and 4 yr. The provider was over ratio by one child. NOTE: A 2 yr old child was sent home during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
- Other
  3 out of 10 child files reviewed did not contain documentation that parents were notified the provider does not carry liability insurance.
  
  HHSC 747.213(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
- Other
  The Fisher Price climber did not have a 6 ft use zone around the climber. There were metal push trucks and a Little Tykes rocker adjacent to the unit. The unit was also 3 1/2 ft from the fence. NOTE: The unit was moved to proved the required use zone distance during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.4601 — Definition of Use Zone
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-08.
- Illness & medication
  2 out of 10 child records reviewed were missing current vaccination records.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Provider completed 4 out of 30 annual training hours for the anniversary year 2/2020-1/2021.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
- Supervision & ratios
  The provider does not currently carry liability insurance and has failed to report to the parents of each child in care that the operation does not maintain the required liability insurance coverage.
  
  HHSC 747.213(b) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - Permitted Before April 25, 2021 & No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing by May 25, 2021
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-07. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's first aid kit was missing a guide to first aid book.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a) — First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
- Supervision & ratios
  The provider's operational policies were reviewed and did not include information regarding the promotion of active play.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Provider completed 4 out of 30 annual training hours for the anniversary year 2/2020-1/2021.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
- Supervision & ratios
  The provider does not currently carry liability insurance and has failed to report to the parents of each child in care that the operation does not maintain the required liability insurance coverage.
  
  HHSC 747.213(b) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - Permitted Before April 25, 2021 & No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing by May 25, 2021
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-07. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's first aid kit was missing a guide to first aid book.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a) — First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-20.
- Supervision & ratios
  The provider's operational policies were reviewed and did not include information regarding the promotion of active play.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-09. Correction verified 2021-12-22.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Missy's Child Care, 401 W NIMITZ ST, Fredericksburg, TX 78624-2700 (operation ID 917491, operation number 1355267), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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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.