H & H Fine Arts Academy LLC
1407 OAK RIDGE DR, Duncanville, TX 75137 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Nickie Hall
- Phone
- (469) 600-6384
- Regulated since
- Oct 3, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1444707 · number 1772736
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. The staff did not make a good judgment when accusing the child in front of others, as the staff said the child intentionally injured another student on the playground without checking what really happened. This caregiver was terminated.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. The caregiver walked toward the child in front of their parents, said the child was lying, and labeled the child as a liar. The caregiver used a loud tone, pointed fingers, and inappropriate words while speaking to the child in the hallway at the operation in front of parents, staff, and families entering and leaving the operation. This caregiver was terminated.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Other Serious
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out eight staff did not have a current CPR certificate and first aid certificate.
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 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have the duration for outdoor play included in the parent handbook. The director updated the parent handbook and added the duration for outdoor time.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(B) — Written Operational Policies - Duration
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-21.
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Supervision & ratios
During the monitoring visit, the operation did not provide monthly documentation for the carbon monoxide detector. The last check dated was from 12/2025. The director checked the carbon monoxide detector during the visit.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-21.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation used the center's email address for individual's background cheek request.
HHSC 745.619 — Background Check Requirements - Submit All Identifying Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-19. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, I was not able to view training certificates from one employees that cover the following topics: shaken baby syndrome, prevention of SIDS, understanding early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness plan, preventing the spread of communicable disease, administering medication, preventing and controlling responses to emergencies due to food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, I was not able to review child maltreatment/abuse neglect certificates from three caregivers during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, there were eight employees who completed the CPR course online. I reviewed the certificates during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Safety & premises
During the monitoring visit, one child did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent and the physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
In the Toddler A classroom, the curriculum instructor entered the classroom and was placing a flier on the bulletin board. The curriculum instructor did leave the operation during the monitoring visit.
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 2024-08-22. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were five infants sitting at the table with no straps and a caregiver. The children were sitting at a round table with chairs attached in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Safety & premises
Four cribs in the infant room did not have tight crib-fitting sheets.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver in the toddler A classroom did not wash a child's hand after changing diapers during the monitor visit.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Illness & medication
Three out of ten children did not have up-to-date shot records available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-16. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Safety & premises
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May 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
There were no health statements in 2 out of 10 children files reviewed.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-07-26.
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Other
There was no healthcare information listed in 1 out of 10 childrens files reviewed.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-26.
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A toilet in a restroom used by children was unable to flush and needed to be repaired. The school age playground equipment platform presented a tripping hazard and need to be repaired. The tunnel play equipment presented a pinching hazard and needed to be repaired.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the required amount of woodchips on a toddler (6inches) and school age playground (9inches). The operation did not have loose fill surfacing under a teeter totter located on the playground (6inches).
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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