Laura Ellison Child Development Center
7075 HICKORY ST, Frisco, TX 75034 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 204
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sharon Marriotti
- Phone
- (469) 633-6970
- Regulated since
- Dec 28, 2005
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 286041 · number 855688
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Discipline & child guidance (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Based on the information provided in this investigation, this standard is deficient. Cell phone use was observed by a caregiver during naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information provided during the investigation, a child was inappropriately disciplined during naptime.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Other
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May 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
4 out of 6 infants did not have a current infant feeding instruction to review at the time of the inspection. 2 of the 4 infant feeding instruction were provided and corrected at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregiver did not wash a child hands after a diaper change. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-05.
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Other
Safety Straps were not being used at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Other
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Oct 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
In the infant room a 4 month old was sleeping in a bouncer seat which is a restrictive device. The child was removed from the bouncer seat by the caregiver right away.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-10-04.
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Other Serious
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Sep 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left in the hallway unsupervised without a caregiver.
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 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies were missing a few items to include how to contact the local licensing office and the HHSC website. 10/18/2023--The operational policies were missing a few items to include how to contact the local licensing office and the HHSC website.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-10-25.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One staff out of ten did not have a current CPR/First aid available for review. Expiration on current was 8/9/23.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies were missing a few items to include how to contact the local licensing office and the HHSC website.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-12. Correction verified 2023-10-18.
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Records & paperwork
One out of ten files did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-09-12. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 18, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the information gathered during the investigation visit, it has been determined that a caregiver did not wash her hands after a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the information gathered during the investigation visit, it has been determined that a caregiver was not using gloves during a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3425(1) — Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the information gathered during the investigation visit, it has been determined that a caregiver did not wipe down the diaper changing mat after diaper change procedure.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the gatherings during the investigation, it was determined there was concrete evidence to support that prohibited punishment (pulling, grabbing, and slapping hand) has taken place at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-04. Correction verified 2023-10-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was seen handling an infant rough/quick manner.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
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Other Serious
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Dec 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One child's nap mat was observed blocking the exit during naptime.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-28.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 14, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was provided with form 2970 due to the citation 746.2415(b). The due date for parent notification was 10/12/2022. The notification 2970 form was sent out on 10/14/2022.
HHSC 746.311(a) — AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 out of 2 infant teachers did not have SIDS/safe sleep training available for review.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
In the 2 infant classrooms (0-12M), it was observed there was stuffed animals, stuffed mini animals on pacifiers, and voice speakers inside the crib while an infant was sleeping. First class had a 3M infant napping and second class had a 9M infant napping.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-07.
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Other
One infant feeding schedule in the infant room was not updated. The last date updated was on 8/30/22.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The parent handbook did not provide information about breastfeeding mothers available for review during the visit.
HHSC 746.501(a)(25) — Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 16, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that child was hurt while in the operation's care. 3 caregivers were not able to report how the child had gotten the injuries on his head.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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