Hereford Dcc Ruth Warner Mem

248 16TH ST, Hereford, TX 79045 · Deafsmith County

18cited violations

10serious

20inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 120
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Laura Retana
Phone: (806) 364-1293
Regulated since: Jan 15, 1987
HHSC IDs: Operation 98219 · number 165515
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 6
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	8	6	Staff background & training (4), Other (4)
2024	6	4	Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4)
2022	2	0	Supervision & ratios (2)
2021	2	0	Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jun 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Information was obtained during the investigation that individuals were present at the operation who did not have eligible background checks while children were in care.
  
  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 2025-10-02. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
- Other Serious
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a conversation occurred between two employees in the presence of children in care in which the caregivers did not use good judgement or self-control.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-02. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
- Other
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, screen time has been used during naptimes.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-02. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Sep 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Information was obtained during the investigation that individuals were present at the operation who did not have eligible background checks while children were in care.
  
  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 2025-10-02. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
- Other Serious
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a conversation occurred between two employees in the presence of children in care in which the caregivers did not use good judgement or self-control.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-02. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
- Other
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, screen time has been used during naptimes.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-02. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver was present in the classroom without having an active background check.
  
  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 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver was present in the classroom without having an active background check.
  
  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 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A bottle was in the crib of a sleeping infant.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The most recent fire inspection on file was conducted in November of 2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-19. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Two of ten children's files reviewed were not current on immunizations.
  
  HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A bottle was in the crib of a sleeping infant.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The most recent fire inspection on file was conducted in November of 2022.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-19. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Two of ten children's files reviewed were not current on immunizations.
  
  HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a current fire inspection report.
  
  HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-01. Correction verified 2022-11-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a current fire inspection report.
  
  HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-01. Correction verified 2022-11-14.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver was found to not have current First Aid training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver was found to not have current First Aid training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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 Hereford DCC Ruth Warner Mem, 248 16TH ST, Hereford, TX 79045-3113 (operation ID 98219, operation number 165515), 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.