The Vardell Report.Laura Ellison Child Development Center

Across 27 licensing visits from November 2021 to April 2026, HHSC cited 22 deficiencies at Laura Ellison Child Development Center; 22 have a recorded correction.

Visits

27

2021–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

22

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

22

Of 22 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date

Investigations

8

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. Apr 212026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070179

2. Apr 172026

   Investigation

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905208015

3. Apr 22026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070178

4. Mar 32026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070177

5. Feb 272026

   Investigation

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905208014

6. Feb 232026

   Investigation

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905208013

7. Feb 202026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070176

8. Feb 192026

   Investigation

   2 deficiencies

   Opened on a report the operation made itself.

   • 746.2805Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualHigh riskCorrected Mar 20, 2026
   • 746.1203(3)(D)Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 20, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905208012

9. May 52025

   Inspection

   3 deficiencies

   • 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected May 5, 2025
   • 746.3417(3)Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingMedium-high riskCorrected May 5, 2025
   • 746.4501(b)Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerMedium riskCorrected May 5, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070175

10. Oct 252024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070174

11. Oct 42024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070173

12. Sep 202024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2426(a)(1)Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceHigh riskCorrected Sep 20, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070172

13. Sep 172024

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    Opened on a report the operation made itself.

    • 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 activityHigh riskCorrected Oct 16, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905208011

14. Aug 12024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070171

15. Oct 182023

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.501(a)(23)Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect HotlineMedium riskCorrected Oct 23, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070170

16. Aug 292023

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.1315(b)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 15, 2023
    • 746.501(a)(23)Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect HotlineMedium riskCorrected Sep 12, 2023
    • 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitMedium-low riskCorrected Sep 12, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070169

17. Aug 182023

    Assessment

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.3505(e)Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 18, 2023
    • 746.3415(4)Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 18, 2023
    • 746.3425(1)Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily FluidsMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 18, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905251088

18. Aug 142023

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2805Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualHigh riskCorrected Oct 4, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905208010

19. Mar 92023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070168

20. Dec 152022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070167

21. Dec 152022

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlHigh riskCorrected Feb 23, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905208009

22. Dec 142022

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Opened on a report the operation made itself.

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905208008

23. Oct 282022

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2909(1)Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or ExitsMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 28, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070166

24. Oct 142022

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.311(a)AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 DaysMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 14, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905251087

25. Oct 72022

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.1309(d)Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 13, 2022
    • 746.2415(b)AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeHigh riskCorrected Oct 7, 2022
    • 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected Oct 13, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070165

26. Dec 22021

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070164

27. Nov 122021

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.501(a)(25)Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding ProvisionsLow riskCorrected Nov 18, 2021

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905070163

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 746.2421(b), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.2421(b) in October 2022 and May 2025. 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.

   212122222222222223232323232424242424252626262626262626746.2421(b) across all 27 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.2805 in August 2023 and February 2026. The agency describes it this way: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual. 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.

   212122222222222223232323232424242424252626262626262626746.2805 across all 27 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation 746.501(a)(23), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.501(a)(23) in August 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   212122222222222223232323232424242424252626262626262626746.501(a)(23) across all 27 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 746.2421(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

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

2. 02

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

   Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

3. 03

   What changed after 746.501(a)(23) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.501(a)(23): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

4. 04

   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.

5. 05

   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 · 855688

  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 · 905070163

  Visit Nov 12, 2021 · 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 · 905070164

  Visit Dec 2, 2021 · 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 · 905070165

  Visit Oct 7, 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 · 905251087

  Visit Oct 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 · 905070166

  Visit Oct 28, 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 · 905208008

  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 · 905070167

  Visit Dec 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 · 905208009

  Visit Dec 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 · 905070168

  Visit Mar 9, 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 · 905208010

  Visit Aug 14, 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 · 905251088

  Visit Aug 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 · 905070169

  Visit Aug 29, 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 · 905070170

  Visit Oct 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 · 905070171

  Visit Aug 1, 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 · 905208011

  Visit Sep 17, 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 · 905070172

  Visit Sep 20, 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 · 905070173

  Visit Oct 4, 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 · 905070174

  Visit Oct 25, 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 · 905070175

  Visit May 5, 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 · 905208012

  Visit Feb 19, 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 · 905070176

  Visit Feb 20, 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 · 905208013

  Visit Feb 23, 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 · 905208014

  Visit Feb 27, 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 · 905070177

  Visit Mar 3, 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 · 905070178

  Visit Apr 2, 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 · 905208015

  Visit Apr 17, 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 · 905070179

  Visit Apr 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.