Debbie S May

28723 HIDDEN COVE DR, Magnolia, TX 77354 · Montgomery County

57cited violations

13serious

15inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Phone: (832) 683-8168
Regulated since: Dec 4, 2013
HHSC IDs: Operation 1128786 · number 1528248
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 3
Safety & premises 22
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 5
Records & paperwork 5
Other 21

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	5	0	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1)
2023	52	13	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (19), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (5), Other (21)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  An infant not on table food did not have feeding instructions. This was corrected during the inspection when the instructions were obtained from the parent.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-01.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan does not address contuinty of care.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan does not address reunification with families.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
- Safety & premises
  One out three children's records is missing the emergency contact's address.
  
  HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies does not address promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-29. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A follow-up insepction was completed on 08/01/23 showed the provider need to complete 6 more of hours of training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
- Other
  Follow-up inspection showed the CPSC has not been signed as of 08/01/23.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
- Other
  A follow-up inspection has not been signed.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(c) — Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
- Other Serious
  The follow-up inspection completed on 08/01/23 a lock was placed on the door.
  
  HHSC 747.4807(c) — Doors Leading to Pool Area Locked
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
- Records & paperwork
  Follow-up inspection completed on 08/01/23 showed the notarized affidavit has not been completed.
  
  HHSC 747.901(4) — Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 17, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The provider does not have current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
  
  HHSC 747.1107(5) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Staff background & training
  The provider has not completed any required training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Other
  There is no activity plan.
  
  HHSC 747.2103(a)(2) — Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Other
  The product annual certification has not been completed.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Other
  The CPSC form has not been signed and posted.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(c) — Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Other Serious
  The pool does not have 2 life saving devices.
  
  HHSC 747.4801(1) — Safety Precautions for Swimming Pools - Lifesaving Devices
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Other Serious
  The pool does not have a fence. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 747.4807(a) — Pool Inaccessible to Children by Wall, Fence or Other Barrier at Least 4' High
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Other Serious
  The pool does not have self-closing or self-latching hardware. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 747.4807(b) — Fence Gates Around Swimming Pool - Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Other Serious
  The pool is not locked.
  
  HHSC 747.4807(c) — Doors Leading to Pool Area Locked
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Safety & premises
  Procedures for evacuation, relocation and sheltering procedures is not addressed by the emergency preparedness plan.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness does not address how communication will made or maintained.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(2) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan does not address the evacuate and relocate with essential documentation.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Safety & premises
  The provider's emergency plan does not address continuity of care.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan does not address a reunification plan.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Safety & premises
  No fire drills have been completed.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The emergency preparedness plan is not included in the operational policies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(12) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher has not been checked monthly.
  
  HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher needs to be serviced. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 747.5107(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The smoke detector has not been tested monthly.
  
  HHSC 747.5115 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Other
  The provider does not have a system in place to update admission information.
  
  HHSC 747.609(a) — Update Admission Information - Procedure
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Other
  The sign in and out logs are not being maintained.
  
  HHSC 747.635(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Records & paperwork
  Two cats and two dogs do not have up to date vaccinations.
  
  HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Records & paperwork
  The provider does not have a notarized affidavit in her personnel file.
  
  HHSC 747.901(4) — Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The provider does not have current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
  
  HHSC 747.1107(5) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Staff background & training
  The provider has not completed any required training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Other
  There is no activity plan.
  
  HHSC 747.2103(a)(2) — Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Safety & premises
  A knife was within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the knife was thrown away.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-28.
- Other
  The product annual certification has not been completed.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Other
  The CPSC form has not been signed and posted.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(c) — Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Other Serious
  The pool does not have 2 life saving devices.
  
  HHSC 747.4801(1) — Safety Precautions for Swimming Pools - Lifesaving Devices
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Other Serious
  The pool does not have a fence. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 747.4807(a) — Pool Inaccessible to Children by Wall, Fence or Other Barrier at Least 4' High
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Other Serious
  The pool does not have self-closing or self-latching hardware. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 747.4807(b) — Fence Gates Around Swimming Pool - Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Other Serious
  The pool is not locked.
  
  HHSC 747.4807(c) — Doors Leading to Pool Area Locked
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness does not address evacuation, relocation and sheltering procedures.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness does not address how communication will made or maintained.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(2) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan does not address the evacuate and relocate with essential documentation.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Safety & premises
  The provider's emergency plan does not address continuity of care.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(4) — Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan does not address a reunification plan.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(5) — Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Safety & premises
  No fire drills have been completed.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The emergency preparedness plan is not included in the operational policies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(12) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher has not been checked monthly.
  
  HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Safety & premises
  The fire extinguisher needs to be serviced. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 747.5107(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The smoke detector has not been tested monthly.
  
  HHSC 747.5115 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Other
  The provider does not have a system in place to update admission information.
  
  HHSC 747.609(a) — Update Admission Information - Procedure
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Other
  The sign in and out logs are not being maintained.
  
  HHSC 747.635(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Records & paperwork
  Two cats and two dogs do not have up to date vaccinations.
  
  HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
- Records & paperwork
  The provider does not have a notarized affidavit in her personnel file.
  
  HHSC 747.901(4) — Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
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 Debbie S May, 28723 HIDDEN COVE DR, Magnolia, TX 77354-6557 (operation ID 1128786, operation number 1528248), 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.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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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.