7 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2022.
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services: The operational policies did not contain information for the support and care of the inclusion of special needs children in care.
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans: There was no emergency prepardness plan or procedures with the required information for review.
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program: One child did not have a current health statement on file.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 6, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
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Unlock in the report| Sep 17, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 5 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2024 | §746.501(a)(30) Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services: The operational policies did not contain information for the support and care of the inclusion of special needs children in care. |
| Sep 17, 2024 | §746.501(a)(24) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans: There was no emergency prepardness plan or procedures with the required information for review. |
| Sep 17, 2024 | §746.611(a)(1) Supervision & ratios | Low risk | Corrected | Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program: One child did not have a current health statement on file. |
| Sep 17, 2024 | §746.501(a)(18) Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity: There was no information regarding the promotion of physical activities for both indoors and outdoors. |
| Sep 17, 2024 | §746.603(a)(4) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Children's Records - Immunizations: Three children's records did not have current immunization records on file or an exemption affidavit. |
| Jan 6, 2023 | §746.3407(12) Safety hazards | High risk | Corrected | Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children: Cleaning products were not labeled with it content. Corrected at Inspection. Note: Pictures were taken. |
| Jan 6, 2023 | §746.2409(a)(2) Facilities & equipment | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets: During Inspection the cribs in the infant room had lose fitting sheets. There were no children in the cribs during the inspection. Note: Pictures were taken. |
| Jan 6, 2023 | §746.3407 Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: During inspection the toddler room had a plastic sink that was chipped and cracked, In the PreK room the outlet cover was cracked. Corrected at inspection: sink was removed and tape was placed over outlet cover for temporary fix. |
| Oct 20, 2022 | §746.2805(4) Facilities & equipment | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument: Based on the information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that a caregiver used prohibited punishment. |
| Oct 20, 2022 | §746.1201(4) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse. Note: This was corrected prior to the investigation when the director took action after being informed of the incident. The caregiver was terminated and there were no other concerns. |
| Jan 18, 2022 | §746.1311(c) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment: The directors records were lacking one hour of training related to preventing and reporting child maltreatment. |
| Jan 18, 2022 | §746.605(6) Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact: Two of four records were lacking a complete emergency contact. |
| Jan 18, 2022 | §746.1311(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours: The directors record were lacking the required 6 hours in the following subjects: Child growth and development, Guidance and discipline, Age-appropriate curriculum, Teacher-child interaction and Serving children with special care needs. |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 267779 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 847164 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Mar 1, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905773830 | Verified | Apr 28, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905773829 | Verified | Oct 9, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905773828 | Verified | Sep 10, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905773827 | Verified | May 6, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905773826 | Verified | Sep 17, 2024 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, tx_twc_subsidy_providers. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.