Cambridge Academy Cedar Hill
513 STRAUS RD, Cedar Hill, TX 75104 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 95
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Natasha Yancy
- Phone
- (972) 551-9697
- Regulated since
- Apr 18, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1463982 · number 1787901
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 26 | 14 | Illness & medication (2), Discipline & child guidance (14), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 7, 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 7, 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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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 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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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 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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Mar 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left outside on the playground alone.
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 2026-04-07. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left outside on the playground alone.
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 2026-04-07. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 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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Sep 3, 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 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 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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Jun 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2025 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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Jun 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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May 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 15, 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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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 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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Oct 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Employee file lacked signed and notirized affidavit. Corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-24.
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Staff background & training
Employee file lacked required completion of affidavit. Corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-24.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Employee file lacked signed and notirized affidavit. Corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-24.
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Staff background & training
Employee file lacked required completion of affidavit. Corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 8, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregiver failed to have self-control in the presents of children and used inappropriate discipline. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Discipline & child guidance
Director and owner failed to report when brought to their attention. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregiver at the operation inappropriately disciplined children. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregiver at the operation was yelling at children. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregiver at the operation put children in the restroom for timeout. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregiver was using a vape on the operation's premises. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 8, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregiver failed to have self-control in the presents of children and used inappropriate discipline. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Discipline & child guidance
Director and owner failed to report when brought to their attention. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregiver at the operation inappropriately disciplined children. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregiver at the operation was yelling at children. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregiver at the operation put children in the restroom for timeout. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregiver was using a vape on the operation's premises. The deficiency is related to a DFPS Abuse/Neglect investigation.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-12. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 12, 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 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 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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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 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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Aug 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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May 8, 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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May 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Children observed in a table eating dinner, straps were not fastened. This was corrected during the inspection. When brought to the caregiver's attention the children were straped in.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-14.
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Illness & medication
Immunizations were not available for review for two records read.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical authorization was not signed.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Staff background & training
Staff records were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Children observed in a table eating dinner, straps were not fastened. This was corrected during the inspection. When brought to the caregiver's attention the children were straped in.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-14.
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Illness & medication
Immunizations were not available for review for two records read.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical authorization was not signed.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Staff background & training
Staff records were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-21. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 17, 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 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 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 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not update days and hours of operation.
HHSC 746.301(6) — Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 18, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not update days and hours of operation.
HHSC 746.301(6) — Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 24, 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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Oct 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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