The Vardell Report.Cedars International Academy

Across 15 licensing visits from August 2024 to October 2026, HHSC cited 33 deficiencies at Cedars International Academy; 33 have a recorded correction.

Visits

15

2024–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

33

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

33

Of 33 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date

Investigations

0

Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

1. Oct 212026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175404

2. Sep 82026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175403

3. Dec 82025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175402

4. Oct 172025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175401

5. Oct 32025

   Inspection

   2 deficiencies

   • 744.605(10)Required Admission Information - Physician InformationMedium riskCorrected Oct 17, 2025
   • 744.2007(b)(5)Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or ViolenceMedium riskCorrected Oct 3, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175400

6. Sep 102025

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 744.2501(a)Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 10, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175399

7. Aug 132025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175398

8. Mar 312025

   Inspection

   6 deficiencies

   • 744.3619Smoke Detectors TestingHigh riskCorrected Mar 31, 2025
   • 744.2753(b)First Aid Kit - Supplies Not ExpiredMedium riskCorrected Mar 31, 2025
   • 744.3757(a)(2)Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector- Director or Designee Check All Detectors MonthlyMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 31, 2025
   • 744.3559(4)Documentation of DrillsMedium riskCorrected Mar 31, 2025
   • 744.3559(1)Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 31, 2025
   • 744.3607(a)Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 31, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175397

9. Mar 102025

   Inspection

   2 deficiencies

   • 744.2507(5)Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 10, 2025
   • 744.2007(b)(4)Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesMedium riskCorrected Mar 10, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175396

10. Jan 82025

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 744.801(9)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke DetectorsMedium riskCorrected Jan 8, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175395

11. Dec 112024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 744.603(a)(2)Children's Records - Admission InformationMedium riskCorrected Dec 31, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175394

12. Dec 22024

    Inspection

    9 deficiencies

    • 744.2007(b)(1)Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned ActivitiesMedium riskCorrected Dec 2, 2024
    • 744.2401(b)Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal PatternsMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 20, 2024
    • 744.401(2)Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.Medium riskCorrected Dec 6, 2024
    • 744.2003(1)Care Requirements for Children Younger Than 5 - Written PlanMedium riskCorrected Dec 20, 2024
    • 744.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Dec 20, 2024
    • 744.801(1)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's RecordsMedium riskCorrected Dec 20, 2024
    • 744.1331(a)Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel recordMedium-low riskCorrected Dec 20, 2024
    • 744.1205(a)(3)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 9, 2024
    • 744.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Dec 2, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175393

13. Sep 262024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175392

14. Sep 102024

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 744.3501(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Oct 31, 2024
    • 744.501(22)Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansHigh riskCorrected Sep 17, 2024
    • 744.2501(a)Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 17, 2024
    • 744.2507(5)Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 17, 2024
    • 744.801(5)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability InsuranceMedium riskCorrected Sep 17, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175391

15. Aug 72024

    Inspection

    6 deficiencies

    • 744.3501(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Aug 28, 2024
    • 744.2507(5)Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 14, 2024
    • 744.2507(6)Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 21, 2024
    • 744.801(5)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability InsuranceMedium riskCorrected Aug 14, 2024
    • 744.501(22)Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansHigh riskCorrected Aug 14, 2024
    • 744.2501(a)Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 28, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905175390

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Annual Sanitation Inspection, Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 744.2501(a) in August 2024, September 2024 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Annual Sanitation Inspection. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   242424242425252525252525252626744.2501(a) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Citation 744.2507(5), Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 744.2507(5) in August 2024, September 2024 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   242424242425252525252525252626744.2507(5) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation 744.3501(a), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 744.3501(a) in August 2024 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   242424242425252525252525252626744.3501(a) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 744.501(22) in August 2024 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   242424242425252525252525252626744.501(22) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Citation 744.801(5), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 744.801(5) in August 2024 and September 2024. The agency describes it this way: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   242424242425252525252525252626744.801(5) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   What changed after 744.2501(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Annual Sanitation Inspection: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

2. 02

   What changed after 744.2507(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 744.2507(5): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

3. 03

   What changed after 744.3501(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 744.3501(a): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

4. 04

   What changed after 744.501(22) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

5. 05

   What changed after 744.801(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 744.801(5): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

6. 06

   What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

   Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

7. 07

   Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

   HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

• Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1798073

  Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175390

  Visit Aug 7, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175391

  Visit Sep 10, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175392

  Visit Sep 26, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175393

  Visit Dec 2, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175394

  Visit Dec 11, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175395

  Visit Jan 8, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175396

  Visit Mar 10, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175397

  Visit Mar 31, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175398

  Visit Aug 13, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175399

  Visit Sep 10, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175400

  Visit Oct 3, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175401

  Visit Oct 17, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175402

  Visit Dec 8, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175403

  Visit Sep 8, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905175404

  Visit Oct 21, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

Data architecture: Cierto supplies the source-backed machine-readable bundle. Life by Vardell independently creates the narrative, design, and consumer report.