Itty Bitty Child Care 2
200 S YOSEMITE ST, Iowa Park, TX 76367 · Wichita County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 167
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ashlynn Owensby
- Phone
- (940) 923-1907
- Regulated since
- Apr 27, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1291616 · number 1663532
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 12 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (8) |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
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 4, 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 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 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 22, 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.
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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 · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present in the infant room without an initial approved background check. This was corrected at the inspection as the caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-04. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present at the operation with a pending background check.This was corrected at the inspection as the caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
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 2026-04-04. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Other Serious
During the inspection, caregivers were unable to state the correct amount of children present in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Other
Lighting was inadequate in a classroom during nap time.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present in the infant room without an initial approved background check. This was corrected at the inspection as the caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-04. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present at the operation with a pending background check.This was corrected at the inspection as the caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
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 2026-04-04. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Other Serious
During the inspection, caregivers were unable to state the correct amount of children present in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Other
Lighting was inadequate in a classroom during nap time.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 31, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Caregiver did not complete a head count during transition periods.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A PreK child was left in the classroom unattended.
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 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
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Other Serious
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Mar 31, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Caregiver did not complete a head count during transition periods.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A PreK child was left in the classroom unattended.
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 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There was one smoke detector in the kitchen that was not in working order.
HHSC 746.5317 — Installation of Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-06.
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Other
The gas inspection expired in May 3, 2024.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There was one smoke detector in the kitchen that was not in working order.
HHSC 746.5317 — Installation of Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-06.
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Other
The gas inspection expired in May 3, 2024.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Mar 27, 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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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 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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Mar 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 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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Mar 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There is enough evidence to indicate that the operation was in violation of this minimum standard. The caregiver was in the bathroom leaving the children alone in the classroom.
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 2025-04-02. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There is enough evidence to indicate that the operation was in violation of this minimum standard. The caregiver was in the bathroom leaving the children alone in the classroom.
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 2025-04-02. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 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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Mar 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This operation is not in compliance with this standard. The caregiver acknowledged and video evidence shows that the child was in timeout longer than the required five minutes.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This operation is not in compliance with this standard. The caregiver acknowledged and video evidence shows that the child was in timeout longer than the required five minutes.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One child was missing their health statement in their files to be reviewed by CCR.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One child was missing their health statement in their files to be reviewed by CCR.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 20, 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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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 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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Nov 26, 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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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked children in care on their bottoms using her hand.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked children in care on their bottoms using her hand.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 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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Sep 14, 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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Sep 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 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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Sep 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 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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Jul 31, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a caregiver swatted a school aged child on the hand/arm.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jul 31, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a caregiver swatted a school aged child on the hand/arm.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-05.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There are tears in the metal underpinning on the school aged building that poses a hazard to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-29. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The van that the operation uses for transportation has an inspection/registrigation tag that expired in Jan. 2023.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-29. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There are tears in the metal underpinning on the school aged building that poses a hazard to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-29. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The van that the operation uses for transportation has an inspection/registrigation tag that expired in Jan. 2023.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-29. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was a caregiver working in a classroom without receiving an eligibility notification on her background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was a caregiver working in a classroom without receiving an eligibility notification on her background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 23, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2021 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 22, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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