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Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare

Licensed child care center

12609 S Gessner Rd
Houston, TX 77071

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 31, 2026
Report ID
VR-TX-1716285-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Houston, TX
Record Period
2022–2026
Source Documents
49
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 48 licensing visits from January 2022 to February 2026, HHSC cited 76 deficiencies at Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare; 76 have a recorded correction.

Visits
48
2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies
76
Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected
76
Of 76 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations
10
Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

  • Deficiencies
  • Of which, high risk
2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 48 deficiencies across 15 visits; of which, high risk: 1848202215 visits2023: 26 deficiencies across 18 visits; of which, high risk: 926202318 visits2024: 2 deficiencies across 10 visits; of which, high risk: 12202410 visits2025: 0 deficiencies across 4 visits020254 visits2026: 0 deficiencies across 1 visit02026*1 visit2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 48 deficiencies across 15 visits; of which, high risk: 1848202215 visits2023: 26 deficiencies across 18 visits; of which, high risk: 926202318 visits2024: 2 deficiencies across 10 visits; of which, high risk: 12202410 visits2025: 0 deficiencies across 4 visits020254 visits2026: 0 deficiencies across 1 visit02026*1 visit

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
YearVisitsDeficienciesOf which, high risk
2021000
2022154818
202318269
20241021
2025400
2026100
02

Chronology

Inspection History

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. 2026

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139738

  2. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139737

  3. 2025

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905234567

  4. 2025

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905234566

  5. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139736

  6. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139735

  7. 2024

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905234565

  8. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139734

  9. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139733

  10. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139732

  11. 2024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2409(a)(1)Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in CribMedium-high riskCorrected May 31, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139731

  12. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139730

  13. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139729

  14. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139728

  15. 2024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 745.8641Requirements during probationHigh riskCorrected Feb 22, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139727

  16. 2023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139726

  17. 2023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139725

  18. 2023

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905234563

  19. 2023

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905234564

  20. 2023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139724

  21. 2023

    Investigation

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.2805(10)Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceHigh riskCorrected Jan 8, 2024
    • 746.2805(5)Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingHigh riskCorrected Jan 8, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905234562

  22. 2023

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 17, 2023
    • 746.1109(b)(2)Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Supervised By Qualified CaregiverMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 31, 2023
    • 746.801(3)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsMedium riskCorrected Nov 10, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139723

  23. 2023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139722

  24. 2023

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.4501(b)Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerMedium riskCorrected Aug 25, 2023
    • 746.2805(10)Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceHigh riskCorrected Aug 25, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139721

  25. 2023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139720

  26. 2023

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.5319Smoke Detectors TestingHigh riskCorrected Aug 4, 2023
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Aug 4, 2023
    • 746.4501(b)Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerMedium riskCorrected Jul 27, 2023
    • 746.3809Medication No Longer UsedMedium riskCorrected Jul 27, 2023
    • 746.5537(a)(2)Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 4, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139719

  27. 2023

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.1329(a)Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel recordMedium-low riskCorrected May 30, 2023
    • 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected May 23, 2023
    • 746.603(a)Children's Records MaintainedMedium riskCorrected May 30, 2023
    • 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected May 30, 2023
    • 746.201(1)Policies Comply with RulesHigh riskCorrected May 30, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139718

  28. 2023

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905234561

  29. 2023

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.305(a)(4)Report Outbreak of Communicable IllnessMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 22, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905234560

  30. 2023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139717

  31. 2023

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 745.635(3)AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsHigh riskCorrected Mar 30, 2023
    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 30, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139716

  32. 2023

    Inspection

    6 deficiencies

    • 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected Mar 20, 2023
    • 746.5617(a)(2)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationHigh riskCorrected Mar 16, 2023
    • 746.1205(a)(1)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible forHigh riskCorrected Mar 16, 2023
    • 746.4001(3)First Aid Kit - Easily Accessible to EmployeesMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 16, 2023
    • 746.5617(a)(5)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherHigh riskCorrected Mar 16, 2023
    • 746.631(a)Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 16, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139715

  33. 2023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139714

  34. 2022

    Investigation

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 19, 2023
    • 746.305(a)(2)AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 19, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905234559

  35. 2022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139713

  36. 2022

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.4501(b)Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerMedium riskCorrected Nov 22, 2022
    • 746.1203(2)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForHigh riskCorrected Nov 15, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139712

  37. 2022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139711

  38. 2022

    Inspection

    7 deficiencies

    • 746.2909(1)Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or ExitsMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 14, 2022
    • 746.3807(3)Storage of Medication - Refrigerate Separate from FoodMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 14, 2022
    • 746.1107(2)Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 28, 2022
    • 746.1105(3)Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - AffidavitLow riskCorrected Jul 28, 2022
    • 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected Jul 21, 2022
    • 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 14, 2022
    • 746.1309(d)Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 28, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139710

  39. 2022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139709

  40. 2022

    Inspection

    6 deficiencies

    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 27, 2022
    • 746.2417(2)(B)Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesHigh riskCorrected Apr 27, 2022
    • 746.2426Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceHigh riskCorrected Apr 27, 2022
    • 746.2501(5)Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersHigh riskCorrected Apr 27, 2022
    • 746.3807(1)Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Apr 27, 2022
    • 746.1203(3)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 27, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139708

  41. 2022

    Inspection

    7 deficiencies

    • 746.1703Child/Caregiver Ratio - Combining Ages With 12 or Fewer ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 19, 2022
    • 746.1203(3)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 19, 2022
    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 19, 2022
    • 746.1011Director Presence Routine During Operating HoursMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 19, 2022
    • 746.1203(2)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForHigh riskCorrected Apr 19, 2022
    • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 19, 2022
    • 746.801(5)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceMedium riskCorrected Apr 19, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139707

  42. 2022

    Assessment

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.801(5)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceMedium riskCorrected Apr 20, 2022
    • 746.1011Director Presence Routine During Operating HoursMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 20, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905253831

  43. 2022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139706

  44. 2022

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1203(5)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in ControlMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 21, 2022
    • 746.3407(12)Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Mar 21, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139705

  45. 2022

    Investigation

    4 deficiencies

    Opened on a report the operation made itself.

    • 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlHigh riskCorrected Apr 14, 2022
    • 746.701(5)Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskMedium riskCorrected Apr 18, 2022
    • 746.1003(4)Director Responsibilities - Employees SupervisedHigh riskCorrected Apr 14, 2022
    • 746.307(b)(4)Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 14, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905234558

  46. 2022

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Mar 14, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905253830

  47. 2022

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.5617(a)(4)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each ChildHigh riskCorrected Mar 11, 2022
    • 746.4907(a)(1)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 8, 2022
    • 746.5617(a)(2)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationHigh riskCorrected Mar 11, 2022
    • 746.1316(a)Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 11, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139704

  48. 2022

    Inspection

    11 deficiencies

    • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • 746.5617(a)(6)Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitHigh riskCorrected Jan 27, 2022
    • 746.1316(a)Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 27, 2022
    • 746.4907(a)(1)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • 746.301(7)Notification of Additional Services OfferedHigh riskCorrected Jan 27, 2022
    • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected Feb 10, 2022
    • 746.5617(a)(2)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationHigh riskCorrected Jan 27, 2022
    • 746.631(a)Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 27, 2022
    • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Jan 29, 2022
    • 746.5617(a)(4)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each ChildHigh riskCorrected Jan 27, 2022
    • 746.5617(a)(1)Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Jan 27, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905139703

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

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

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

  1. 1

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children, Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1601 in April 2022, April 2022 and March 2023. The agency describes it this way: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

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  2. 2

    Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer, Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.4501(b) in November 2022, July 2023 and August 2023. The agency describes it this way: Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

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  3. 3

    Citation 746.5617(a)(2), Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.5617(a)(2) in January 2022, March 2022 and March 2023. The agency describes it this way: Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information. 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.

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  4. 4

    Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1011 in April 2022 and April 2022. The agency describes it this way: Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

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  5. 5

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1203(2) in April 2022 and November 2022. The agency describes it this way: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For. 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.

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  6. 6

    Citation 746.1203(3), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1203(3) in April 2022 and April 2022. The agency describes it this way: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

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  7. 7

    Citation 746.1316(a), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1316(a) in January 2022 and March 2022. The agency describes it this way: Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222222222222222222222222222222232323232323232323232323232323232323242424242424242424242525252526746.1316(a) across all 48 visits, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Citation 746.2421(b), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.2421(b) in July 2022 and March 2023. The agency describes it this way: Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

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  9. 9

    Citation 746.2805(10), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.2805(10) in August 2023 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device. 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.

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  10. 10

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.3701 in July 2022 and December 2022. The agency describes it this way: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

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  11. 11

    Citation 746.4907(a)(1), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.4907(a)(1) in January 2022 and March 2022. The agency describes it this way: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222222222222222222222222222222232323232323232323232323232323232323242424242424242424242525252526746.4907(a)(1) across all 48 visits, oldest to newest
  12. 12

    Citation 746.5617(a)(4), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.5617(a)(4) in January 2022 and March 2022. The agency describes it this way: Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child. 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.

    222222222222222222222222222222232323232323232323232323232323232323242424242424242424242525252526746.5617(a)(4) across all 48 visits, oldest to newest
  13. 13

    Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.631(a) in January 2022 and March 2023. The agency describes it this way: Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222222222222222222222222222222232323232323232323232323232323232323242424242424242424242525252526746.631(a) across all 48 visits, oldest to newest
  14. 14

    Citation 746.801(5), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.801(5) in April 2022 and April 2022. The agency describes it this way: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222222222222222222222222222222232323232323232323232323232323232323242424242424242424242525252526746.801(5) across all 48 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

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

  1. 01

    What changed after 746.1601 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  2. 02

    What changed after 746.4501(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  3. 03

    What changed after 746.5617(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.5617(a)(2): cited in three visits, including high-risk standards.

  4. 04

    What changed after 746.1011 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  5. 05

    What changed after 746.1203(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

  6. 06

    What changed after 746.1203(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.1203(3): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  7. 07

    What changed after 746.1316(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.1316(a): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  8. 08

    What changed after 746.2421(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.2421(b): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  9. 09

    What changed after 746.2805(10) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.2805(10): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

  10. 10

    What changed after 746.3701 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  11. 11

    What changed after 746.4907(a)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.4907(a)(1): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  12. 12

    What changed after 746.5617(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.5617(a)(4): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

  13. 13

    What changed after 746.631(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  14. 14

    What changed after 746.801(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.801(5): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  15. 15

    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.

  16. 16

    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.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

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 · 1716285

    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 · 905139703

    Visit Jan 27, 2022 · 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 · 905139704

    Visit Mar 9, 2022 · 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 · 905253830

    Visit Mar 14, 2022 · 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 · 905234558

    Visit Mar 17, 2022 · 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 · 905139705

    Visit Mar 21, 2022 · 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 · 905139706

    Visit Mar 24, 2022 · 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 · 905253831

    Visit Apr 14, 2022 · 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 · 905139707

    Visit Apr 19, 2022 · 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 · 905139708

    Visit Apr 27, 2022 · 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 · 905139709

    Visit May 10, 2022 · 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 · 905139710

    Visit Jul 14, 2022 · 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 · 905139711

    Visit Jul 19, 2022 · 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 · 905139712

    Visit Nov 15, 2022 · 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 · 905139713

    Visit Dec 1, 2022 · 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 · 905234559

    Visit Dec 14, 2022 · 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 · 905139714

    Visit Jan 24, 2023 · 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 · 905139715

    Visit Mar 16, 2023 · 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 · 905139716

    Visit Mar 30, 2023 · 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 · 905139717

    Visit Apr 13, 2023 · 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 · 905234560

    Visit May 3, 2023 · 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 · 905234561

    Visit May 10, 2023 · 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 · 905139718

    Visit May 16, 2023 · 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 · 905139719

    Visit Jul 27, 2023 · 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 · 905139720

    Visit Aug 4, 2023 · 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 · 905139721

    Visit Aug 25, 2023 · 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 · 905139722

    Visit Aug 30, 2023 · 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 · 905139723

    Visit Oct 31, 2023 · 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 · 905234562

    Visit Nov 10, 2023 · 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 · 905139724

    Visit Nov 17, 2023 · 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 · 905139725

    Visit Dec 18, 2023 · 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 · 905234563

    Visit Dec 18, 2023 · 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 · 905234564

    Visit Dec 18, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • 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 · 905139726

    Visit Dec 21, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • 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 · 905139727

    Visit Jan 31, 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 · 905139728

    Visit Feb 27, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • 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 · 905139729

    Visit Mar 27, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • 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 · 905139730

    Visit Apr 30, 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 · 905139731

    Visit May 31, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • 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 · 905139732

    Visit Jun 20, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • 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 · 905139733

    Visit Jul 31, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • 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 · 905139734

    Visit Aug 27, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • 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 · 905234565

    Visit Nov 20, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • 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 · 905139735

    Visit Dec 3, 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 · 905139736

    Visit Feb 28, 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 · 905234566

    Visit Sep 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 · 905234567

    Visit Nov 12, 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 · 905139737

    Visit Nov 19, 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 · 905139738

    Visit Feb 26, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

  • This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
  • Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
  • HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives
Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions
HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated
Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

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.