The Vardell Report.Gonzales Day Care

Across 16 licensing visits from February 2022 to October 2026, HHSC cited 55 deficiencies at Gonzales Day Care; 55 have a recorded correction.

Visits

16

2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

55

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

55

Of 55 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date

Investigations

1

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 52026

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected Oct 19, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048389

2. Oct 102025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048388

3. Oct 152024

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048387

4. Jun 272024

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048386

5. Jun 102024

   Inspection

   2 deficiencies

   • 746.2426Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceHigh riskCorrected Jun 10, 2024
   • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Jun 10, 2024

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048385

6. Feb 232024

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048384

7. Jan 82024

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048383

8. Dec 12023

   Inspection

   10 deficiencies

   • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Dec 8, 2023
   • 746.1309(a)Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Dec 1, 2023
   • 746.503Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesMedium riskCorrected Dec 8, 2023
   • 746.603(a)(6)Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningLow riskCorrected Dec 8, 2023
   • 746.605(11)Required Admission Information - Physician InformationMedium riskCorrected Dec 8, 2023
   • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 1, 2023
   • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 5, 2023
   • 746.1107(2)Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 8, 2023
   • 746.1205(a)(2)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forHigh riskCorrected Dec 1, 2023
   • 746.605(16)Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 8, 2023

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048382

9. Oct 102023

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048381

10. Jul 272023

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.5103Documentation of Fire InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 2, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048380

11. Jun 132023

    Inspection

    12 deficiencies

    • 746.631(a)Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 13, 2023
    • 746.3417(1)Children Handwashing Before EatingMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 13, 2023
    • 746.3805(c)(4)Medication Records - Name of Employee Who AdministeredMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 13, 2023
    • 746.5207(b)Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each RoomMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 13, 2023
    • 746.401(2)Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationMedium riskCorrected Jun 13, 2023
    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Jun 23, 2023
    • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Jul 7, 2023
    • 746.603(a)(6)Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningLow riskCorrected Jun 23, 2023
    • 746.3503(a)Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 13, 2023
    • 746.5205(4)Documentation of DrillsMedium riskCorrected Jun 13, 2023
    • 746.901(5)Required Personnel Records- Training HoursMedium riskCorrected Jun 13, 2023
    • 746.5202(1)Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 27, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048379

12. Apr 182023

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.4503(a)Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of AgeMedium riskCorrected Apr 25, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048378

13. Apr 122023

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.631(a)Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 25, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905198932

14. Aug 82022

    Inspection

    12 deficiencies

    • 746.1315(b)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 19, 2022
    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Aug 19, 2022
    • 746.1311(a)Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Sep 6, 2022
    • 746.1301(2)(A)Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 19, 2022
    • 746.1309(a)Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Sep 6, 2022
    • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 11, 2022
    • 746.501(a)(18)(E)Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and FootingMedium riskCorrected Aug 12, 2022
    • 746.401(2)Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationMedium riskCorrected Aug 8, 2022
    • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Aug 8, 2022
    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Aug 19, 2022
    • 746.501(a)(9)Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and YoungerHigh riskCorrected Aug 12, 2022
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Aug 19, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048377

15. Jul 252022

    Inspection

    14 deficiencies

    • 746.3701(1)Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 25, 2022
    • 746.401(9)Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameMedium-low riskCorrected Jul 27, 2022
    • 746.3505(a)Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands WashedMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 25, 2022
    • 746.2505(4)(A)Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each ToddlerMedium riskCorrected Jul 25, 2022
    • 746.401(2)Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationMedium riskCorrected Jul 27, 2022
    • 746.2419(6)Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 25, 2022
    • 746.1203(3)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 25, 2022
    • 746.3505(b)Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's HandsMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 25, 2022
    • 746.501(a)(1)Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesMedium riskCorrected Aug 1, 2022
    • 746.909Access to Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Aug 1, 2022
    • 746.501(a)(24)Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansHigh riskCorrected Aug 1, 2022
    • 746.3503(a)Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 1, 2022
    • 746.601(c)Provide Access to Children's Records - LicensingMedium riskCorrected Aug 1, 2022
    • 746.1203(2)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForHigh riskCorrected Jul 25, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905048376

16. Feb 252022

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Mar 2, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905250145

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

   Citation 746.401(2), Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.401(2) in July 2022, August 2022 and June 2023. The agency describes it this way: Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   22222223232323232324242424242526746.401(2) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Children's Records - Health Statement, Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(3) in August 2022, June 2023 and December 2023. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Health Statement. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   22222223232323232324242424242526746.603(a)(3) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation 745.641, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 745.641 in August 2022 and June 2024. The agency describes it this way: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation. 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.

   22222223232323232324242424242526745.641 across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1309(a) in August 2022 and December 2023. The agency describes it this way: Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   22222223232323232324242424242526746.1309(a) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Citation 746.3503(a), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.3503(a) in July 2022 and June 2023. The agency describes it this way: Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   22222223232323232324242424242526746.3503(a) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(6) in June 2023 and December 2023. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening. None rose above low risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   22222223232323232324242424242526746.603(a)(6) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.605(6) in August 2022 and December 2023. The agency describes it this way: Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   22222223232323232324242424242526746.605(6) across all 16 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

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

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.631(a) in April 2023 and June 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.

   22222223232323232324242424242526746.631(a) across all 16 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 746.401(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.401(2): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.

2. 02

   What changed after 746.603(a)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Children's Records - Health Statement: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.

3. 03

   What changed after 745.641 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 745.641: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

4. 04

   What changed after 746.1309(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

5. 05

   What changed after 746.3503(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.3503(a): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

6. 06

   What changed after 746.603(a)(6) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening: cited in two visits, none above low risk.

7. 07

   What changed after 746.605(6) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

8. 08

   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.

9. 09

   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.

10. 10

    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 · 412820

  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 · 905250145

  Visit Feb 25, 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 · 905048376

  Visit Jul 25, 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 · 905048377

  Visit Aug 8, 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 · 905198932

  Visit Apr 12, 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 · 905048378

  Visit Apr 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 · 905048379

  Visit Jun 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 · 905048380

  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 · 905048381

  Visit Oct 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 · 905048382

  Visit Dec 1, 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 · 905048383

  Visit Jan 8, 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 · 905048384

  Visit Feb 23, 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 · 905048385

  Visit Jun 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 · 905048386

  Visit Jun 27, 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 · 905048387

  Visit Oct 15, 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 · 905048388

  Visit Oct 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 · 905048389

  Visit Oct 5, 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.

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