Alpine Christian Academy
610 E LOOP 281, Longview, TX 75605 · Gregg County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 195
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jill Zea
- Phone
- (903) 758-4995
- Regulated since
- Feb 1, 1999
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 156765 · number 538006
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (6) |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 8, 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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Jun 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 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 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. It was determined that a child was left alone in a classroom for around 5 minutes.
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 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. It was determined that a child was left alone in a classroom for around 5 minutes.
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 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 6, 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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Feb 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 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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Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 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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Nov 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. It was determined that a caregiver left multiple children unattended for multiple minutes at the daycare.
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 2025-12-11. Correction verified 2025-12-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. It was determined that a caregiver left multiple children unattended for multiple minutes at the daycare.
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 2025-12-11. Correction verified 2025-12-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 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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Sep 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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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 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 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation it was determined that caregivers did not provide proper supervision when a child was left unsupervised for around 3 minutes outside on the playground.
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 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation it was determined that caregivers did not provide proper supervision when a child was left unsupervised for around 3 minutes outside on the playground.
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 2024-09-10. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 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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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 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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Jun 13, 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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Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
During an investigation it was determined that caregivers did not provide the special supervision needs for a child in their care. The caregivers stated they were aware this child required special supervision needs.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation it was determined that caregivers did not provide proper supervision when a child was left unsupervised for around 19 minutes inside their 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 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
During an investigation it was determined that caregivers did not provide the special supervision needs for a child in their care. The caregivers stated they were aware this child required special supervision needs.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation it was determined that caregivers did not provide proper supervision when a child was left unsupervised for around 19 minutes inside their 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 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 24, 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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Jan 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 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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Sep 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 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 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
It was found through this investigation that a caregiver consumed a controlled substance while at the child care center.
HHSC 746.3703(b) — No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Other Serious
Through this investigation it was determined that a caregiver was under the influence of a controlled substance while caring for children.
HHSC 746.3703(c) — Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Other Serious
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Sep 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
It was found through this investigation that a caregiver consumed a controlled substance while at the child care center.
HHSC 746.3703(b) — No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Other Serious
Through this investigation it was determined that a caregiver was under the influence of a controlled substance while caring for children.
HHSC 746.3703(c) — Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 20, 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 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection an individual with an inactive background was observed in a classroom.
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 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection an individual with an inactive background was observed in a classroom.
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 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 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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Jan 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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Jan 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2022 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 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2022 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 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection no training hours could be produced for the director.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-20. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection a majority of caregiver and director training time periods were all set as the first of August instead of their hire dates.
HHSC 746.1313 — Time Period of Training
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection multiple rooms were found to have cleaning supplies and hazardous material within reach of children in cabinets without locks.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Other
During the inspection 3 televisions were observed not properly anchored down.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection no training hours could be produced for the director.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-20. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection a majority of caregiver and director training time periods were all set as the first of August instead of their hire dates.
HHSC 746.1313 — Time Period of Training
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection multiple rooms were found to have cleaning supplies and hazardous material within reach of children in cabinets without locks.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Other
During the inspection 3 televisions were observed not properly anchored down.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection a caregiver was found on the staff list and had not had any background check run on them. This caregiver was present at the time of inspection and had access to children.
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 2021-10-24. Correction verified 2021-10-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection a caregiver was found on the staff list and had not had any background check run on them. This caregiver was present at the time of inspection and had access to children.
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 2021-10-24. Correction verified 2021-10-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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