The Vardell Report.Read Institute of Texas

Across 13 licensing visits from February 2022 to September 2026, HHSC cited 58 deficiencies at Read Institute of Texas; 58 have a recorded correction.

Visits

13

2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

58

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

58

Of 58 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date

Investigations

0

Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

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

1. Sep 172026

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 746.901(10)Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's LicenseMedium riskCorrected Sep 24, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905082817

2. Oct 232025

   Inspection

   4 deficiencies

   • 746.901(5)Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Medium-low riskCorrected Oct 31, 2025
   • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Nov 7, 2025
   • 746.605(15)Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy PlanMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 7, 2025
   • 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 7, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905082816

3. Aug 42025

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 746.4751(c)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 8, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905082815

4. Nov 212024

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905082814

5. Oct 292024

   Inspection

   5 deficiencies

   • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 26, 2024
   • 746.203(1)Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of NegligenceMedium riskCorrected Nov 29, 2024
   • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Nov 29, 2024
   • 746.3701(3)Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 29, 2024
   • 746.3407(12)Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Oct 29, 2024

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905082813

6. Feb 262024

   Assessment

   1 deficiency

   • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Mar 29, 2024

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905251594

7. Jan 192024

   Inspection

   8 deficiencies

   • 746.501(a)(30)Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesMedium riskCorrected Jan 26, 2024
   • 746.605(13)(A)Required Admission Information - Limitations or RestrictionsMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 9, 2024
   • 746.5207(a)(3)Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated LocationMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 26, 2024
   • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Jan 26, 2024
   • 746.4601(5)Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely AnchoredHigh riskCorrected Jan 26, 2024
   • 746.4601(2)Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's InstructionsMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 26, 2024
   • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Feb 9, 2024
   • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Mar 29, 2024

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905082812

8. Jan 42024

   Inspection

   23 deficiencies

   • 746.3407(12)Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Jan 4, 2024
   • 746.4601(2)Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's InstructionsMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 8, 2024
   • 746.801(10)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsMedium riskCorrected Jan 5, 2024
   • 746.4751(b)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistMedium riskCorrected Jan 4, 2024
   • 746.501(a)(30)Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesMedium riskCorrected Jan 8, 2024
   • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Jan 12, 2024
   • 746.605(13)(A)Required Admission Information - Limitations or RestrictionsMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 5, 2024
   • 746.901(6)(A)Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policiesMedium riskCorrected Jan 5, 2024
   • 746.401(3)Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children SafeMedium riskCorrected Jan 4, 2024
   • 746.901(10)Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect trainingMedium riskCorrected Jan 5, 2024
   • 746.5207(a)(3)Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated LocationMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 4, 2024
   • 746.4601(5)Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely AnchoredHigh riskCorrected Jan 8, 2024
   • 746.901(8)Required Personnel Records- Photo IdentificationMedium riskCorrected Jan 5, 2024
   • 746.4907(a)(1)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 5, 2024
   • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Jan 12, 2024
   • 746.501(a)(22)Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access RulesMedium riskCorrected Jan 8, 2024
   • 746.501(b)(2)Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free ZoneLow riskCorrected Jan 8, 2024
   • 746.501(a)(18)Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityMedium riskCorrected Jan 8, 2024
   • 746.2505(4)(C)Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training CupsMedium riskCorrected Jan 4, 2024
   • 746.901(6)(B)Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policiesMedium-low riskCorrected Jan 5, 2024
   • 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitMedium-low riskCorrected Jan 12, 2024
   • 746.3803(a)(1)Medication Authorization - Signed and DatedMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 5, 2024
   • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Jan 19, 2024

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905082811

9. Feb 242023

   Inspection

   2 deficiencies

   • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Feb 24, 2023
   • 746.5101(b)Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalMedium-high riskCorrected May 10, 2023

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905082810

10. Jan 242023

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Jan 24, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905251593

11. Sep 12022

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Sep 15, 2022
    • 746.603(a)(6)Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningLow riskCorrected Sep 15, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905082809

12. Aug 152022

    Inspection

    10 deficiencies

    • 746.4701(c)Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite StructureMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 29, 2022
    • 746.801(3)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsMedium riskCorrected Aug 29, 2022
    • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected Aug 29, 2022
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Aug 29, 2022
    • 746.801(10)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsMedium riskCorrected Aug 26, 2022
    • 746.603(a)(6)Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningLow riskCorrected Aug 29, 2022
    • 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Aug 29, 2022
    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Aug 29, 2022
    • 746.801(12)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection ReportMedium riskCorrected Aug 29, 2022
    • 746.4603(2)Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other PartsHigh riskCorrected Aug 29, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905082808

13. Feb 252022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905082807

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

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

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(3) in August 2022, September 2022, January 2024, January 2024, February 2024 and October 2025. 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.

   22222223232424242424252526746.603(a)(3) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Citation 746.5101(a), Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.5101(a) in January 2024, January 2024 and October 2024. The agency describes it this way: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   22222223232424242424252526746.5101(a) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation 746.1315(a), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1315(a) in January 2024 and January 2024. 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.

   22222223232424242424252526746.1315(a) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation 746.3407(12), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.3407(12) in January 2024 and October 2024. The agency describes it this way: Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children. 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.

   22222223232424242424252526746.3407(12) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Citation 746.4601(2), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.4601(2) in January 2024 and January 2024. The agency describes it this way: Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   22222223232424242424252526746.4601(2) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Citation 746.4601(5), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.4601(5) in January 2024 and January 2024. The agency describes it this way: Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored. 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.

   22222223232424242424252526746.4601(5) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.501(a)(30) in January 2024 and January 2024. The agency describes it this way: Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   22222223232424242424252526746.501(a)(30) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Citation 746.5207(a)(3), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.5207(a)(3) in January 2024 and January 2024. The agency describes it this way: Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   22222223232424242424252526746.5207(a)(3) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
9. 9

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

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(6) in August 2022 and September 2022. 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.

   22222223232424242424252526746.603(a)(6) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.605(13)(A) in January 2024 and January 2024. The agency describes it this way: Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22222223232424242424252526746.605(13)(A) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Citation 746.801(10), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.801(10) in August 2022 and January 2024. The agency describes it this way: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22222223232424242424252526746.801(10) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
12. 12

    Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.901(10) in January 2024 and September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22222223232424242424252526746.901(10) across all 13 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 746.603(a)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

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

2. 02

   What changed after 746.5101(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.5101(a): cited in three visits, including high-risk standards.

3. 03

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

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

4. 04

   What changed after 746.3407(12) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.3407(12): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

5. 05

   What changed after 746.4601(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.4601(2): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

6. 06

   What changed after 746.4601(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.4601(5): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

7. 07

   What changed after 746.501(a)(30) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

8. 08

   What changed after 746.5207(a)(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.5207(a)(3): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

9. 09

   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.

10. 10

    What changed after 746.605(13)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

11. 11

    What changed after 746.801(10) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.801(10): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

12. 12

    What changed after 746.901(10) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

13. 13

    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.

14. 14

    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 · 1089426

  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 · 905082807

  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 · 905082808

  Visit Aug 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 · 905082809

  Visit Sep 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 · 905251593

  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 · 905082810

  Visit Feb 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 · 905082811

  Visit Jan 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 · 905082812

  Visit Jan 19, 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 · 905251594

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

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

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905082813

  Visit Oct 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 · 905082814

  Visit Nov 21, 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 · 905082815

  Visit Aug 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 · 905082816

  Visit Oct 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 · 905082817

  Visit Sep 17, 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.