The Vardell Report.Living Word Academy

Across 20 licensing visits from November 2021 to October 2026, HHSC cited 59 deficiencies at Living Word Academy; 59 have a recorded correction.

Visits

20

2021–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

59

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

59

Of 59 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 232026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117195

2. Sep 252026

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 746.1011(a)Director present-Minimum 75%Medium-high riskCorrected Oct 2, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117194

3. Sep 112026

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlHigh riskCorrected Sep 11, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117193

4. Aug 282026

   Inspection

   2 deficiencies

   • 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlHigh riskCorrected Aug 28, 2026
   • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Aug 28, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117192

5. Aug 132026

   Inspection

   4 deficiencies

   • 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlHigh riskCorrected Aug 13, 2026
   • 746.3407(8)Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 13, 2026
   • 746.2911Adequate Lighting During NaptimeMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 13, 2026
   • 746.3317(8)Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored FoodMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 13, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117191

6. Jul 102026

   Inspection

   4 deficiencies

   • 746.3407(8)Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 3, 2026
   • 746.4001First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during TransportationMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 10, 2026
   • 746.5607(b)Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accidentMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 10, 2026
   • 746.3701(9)Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Jul 10, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117190

7. Jun 232026

   Inspection

   14 deficiencies

   • 746.4307Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits RequiredMedium riskCorrected Jul 23, 2026
   • 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 Jun 23, 2026
   • 746.3401(a)Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 23, 2026
   • 746.601(c)Provide Access to Children's Records - LicensingMedium riskCorrected Jun 23, 2026
   • 746.1301(a)(7)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 26, 2026
   • 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 23, 2026
   • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Jul 14, 2026
   • 746.5625(c)Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in careHigh riskCorrected Jun 23, 2026
   • 746.5607(b)Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accidentMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 23, 2026
   • 746.3407(11)Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 23, 2026
   • 746.5617(a)(5)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherHigh riskCorrected Jun 30, 2026
   • 745.635(3)AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsHigh riskCorrected Jun 23, 2026
   • 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 14, 2026
   • 746.4001(2)First Aid Kit - Kept SanitaryMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 23, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117189

8. Jul 82025

   Inspection

   5 deficiencies

   • 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 15, 2025
   • 746.901(1)Required Personnel Records - Dates of EmploymentMedium-low riskCorrected Jul 15, 2025
   • 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Medium-low riskCorrected Jul 15, 2025
   • 746.901(2)Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsMedium riskCorrected Jul 15, 2025
   • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Jul 22, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117188

9. Apr 282025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117187

10. Apr 172025

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 21, 2025
    • 746.201(4)Designating DirectorMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 24, 2025
    • 746.1013(a)Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in ChargeMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 17, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117186

11. Apr 42025

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 745.635(2)AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letterHigh riskCorrected Apr 4, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905252980

12. Mar 272025

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 745.247Franchise Tax DelinquentHigh riskCorrected Apr 4, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905252979

13. Jan 232025

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Jan 23, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905252978

14. Jul 292024

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.605(12)Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationHigh riskCorrected Aug 2, 2024
    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Aug 2, 2024
    • 746.605(11)Required Admission Information - Physician InformationMedium riskCorrected Aug 2, 2024
    • HRC42.054Required FeesHigh riskCorrected Sep 13, 2024
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Aug 2, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117185

15. Apr 162024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117184

16. Apr 122024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117183

17. Apr 112024

    Investigation

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.201(8)Liability Insurance MaintainedMedium riskCorrected Apr 19, 2024
    • 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlHigh riskCorrected Apr 12, 2024
    • 746.3417(3)Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 12, 2024
    • 746.3415(4)Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 12, 2024
    • 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 Apr 12, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905225555

18. Aug 92023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117182

19. Sep 222022

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Sep 29, 2022
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Sep 29, 2022
    • 746.1315(b)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 29, 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 Sep 29, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117181

20. Nov 32021

    Inspection

    8 deficiencies

    • 746.613(b)Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 17, 2021
    • 746.1315(b)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 24, 2021
    • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected Nov 3, 2021
    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Nov 24, 2021
    • 746.1301(6)(A)Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 10, 2021
    • 746.5205(4)Documentation of DrillsMedium riskCorrected Nov 3, 2021
    • 746.1301(5)(A)Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 24, 2021
    • 746.5617(a)(2)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationHigh riskCorrected Nov 3, 2021

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905117180

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 746.1201(1), Cited in Four Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1201(1) in April 2024, August 2026, August 2026 and September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control. 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.

   2122232424242425252525252526262626262626746.1201(1) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Citation 746.1315(a), Cited in Four Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1315(a) in November 2021, September 2022, July 2025 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122232424242425252525252526262626262626746.1315(a) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation 746.1205(a)(4), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1205(a)(4) in April 2024 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity. 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.

   2122232424242425252525252526262626262626746.1205(a)(4) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation 746.1315(b), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1315(b) in November 2021 and September 2022. The agency describes it this way: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122232424242425252525252526262626262626746.1315(b) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Citation 746.3407(8), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.3407(8) in July 2026 and August 2026. 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.

   2122232424242425252525252526262626262626746.3407(8) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Citation 746.5607(b), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.5607(b) in June 2026 and July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122232424242425252525252526262626262626746.5607(b) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

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

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(3) in September 2022 and July 2024. 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.

   2122232424242425252525252526262626262626746.603(a)(3) across all 20 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Children's Records - Immunizations, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(4) in September 2022 and July 2024. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Immunizations. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122232424242425252525252526262626262626746.603(a)(4) across all 20 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 746.1201(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.1201(1): cited in four visits, including high-risk standards.

2. 02

   What changed after 746.1315(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.1315(a): cited in four visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

3. 03

   What changed after 746.1205(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.1205(a)(4): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

4. 04

   What changed after 746.1315(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.1315(b): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

5. 05

   What changed after 746.3407(8) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.3407(8): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

6. 06

   What changed after 746.5607(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.5607(b): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

7. 07

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

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

8. 08

   What changed after 746.603(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Children's Records - Immunizations: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium 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 · 1671502

  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 · 905117180

  Visit Nov 3, 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 · 905117181

  Visit Sep 22, 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 · 905117182

  Visit Aug 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 · 905225555

  Visit Apr 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 · 905117183

  Visit Apr 12, 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 · 905117184

  Visit Apr 16, 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 · 905117185

  Visit Jul 29, 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 · 905252978

  Visit Jan 23, 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 · 905252979

  Visit Mar 27, 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 · 905252980

  Visit Apr 4, 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 · 905117186

  Visit Apr 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 · 905117187

  Visit Apr 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 · 905117188

  Visit Jul 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 · 905117189

  Visit Jun 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 · 905117190

  Visit Jul 10, 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 · 905117191

  Visit Aug 13, 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 · 905117192

  Visit Aug 28, 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 · 905117193

  Visit Sep 11, 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 · 905117194

  Visit Sep 25, 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 · 905117195

  Visit Oct 23, 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.