The Vardell Report.Shining Stars

Across 17 licensing visits from November 2021 to September 2026, HHSC cited 49 deficiencies at Shining Stars; 49 have a recorded correction.

Visits

17

2021–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

49

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

49

Of 49 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 252026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087899

2. Sep 112026

   Inspection

   2 deficiencies

   • 746.2805(8)Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outHigh riskCorrected Sep 11, 2026
   • 746.2426(a)(1)Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceHigh riskCorrected Sep 11, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087898

3. Oct 232025

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 746.3701(10)Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 23, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087897

4. Apr 12025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087896

5. Jan 242025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087895

6. Dec 272024

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087894

7. Dec 112024

   Inspection

   4 deficiencies

   • 746.4805(b)Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 3, 2025
   • 746.603(a)(2)Children's Records - Admission InformationMedium riskCorrected Dec 27, 2024
   • 746.2415(a)(5)Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping EquipmentHigh riskCorrected Dec 11, 2024
   • 746.4907(a)(1)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 27, 2024

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087893

8. Nov 222024

   Inspection

   7 deficiencies

   • 746.609(a)Update Admission Information - ProcedureLow riskCorrected Dec 6, 2024
   • 746.3701(5)Safety - Play Materials and Equipment SafeMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 2, 2024
   • 746.4805(d)Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No OverlapMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 6, 2024
   • 746.4805(b)Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 6, 2024
   • 746.4907(a)(1)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 6, 2024
   • 746.603(a)(2)Children's Records - Admission InformationMedium riskCorrected Dec 2, 2024
   • 746.5103Documentation of Fire InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 6, 2024

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087892

9. Oct 252024

   Inspection

   13 deficiencies

   • 746.4805(b)Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 8, 2024
   • 746.3317Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 25, 2024
   • 746.5103Documentation of Fire InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 8, 2024
   • 746.4305Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 1, 2024
   • 746.609(a)Update Admission Information - ProcedureLow riskCorrected Nov 1, 2024
   • 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 8, 2024
   • 746.1011(a)Director present-Minimum 75%Medium-high riskCorrected Nov 1, 2024
   • 746.4907(a)(1)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 15, 2024
   • 746.4805(d)Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No OverlapMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 8, 2024
   • 746.603(a)(2)Children's Records - Admission InformationMedium riskCorrected Nov 1, 2024
   • 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 1, 2024
   • 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 8, 2024
   • 746.3701(5)Safety - Play Materials and Equipment SafeMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 1, 2024

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087891

10. Dec 82023

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1003(1)Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceHigh riskCorrected Dec 8, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087890

11. Nov 292023

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.3401(a)Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 4, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087889

12. Nov 82023

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.3401(a)Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 15, 2023
    • 746.5319Smoke Detectors TestingHigh riskCorrected Nov 10, 2023
    • HRC 42.04271 - Parent's RightsHRC 42.04271 - Parent's RightsMedium riskCorrected Nov 15, 2023
    • 746.5307(a)Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 10, 2023
    • 746.5537(a)(2)Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 10, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087888

13. Jan 272023

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Jan 30, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905251773

14. Dec 162022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087887

15. Nov 292022

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.4751(c)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 6, 2022
    • 746.1203(4)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Nov 29, 2022
    • 746.2207(a)Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoMedium riskCorrected Nov 29, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087886

16. Nov 82022

    Inspection

    7 deficiencies

    • 746.2207(a)Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoMedium riskCorrected Nov 8, 2022
    • 746.5307(a)Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 8, 2022
    • 746.5319Smoke Detectors TestingHigh riskCorrected Nov 8, 2022
    • 746.1311(e)Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsMedium riskCorrected Nov 22, 2022
    • 746.5537(a)(2)Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 8, 2022
    • 746.4751(c)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 22, 2022
    • 746.1309(e)Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium riskCorrected Nov 22, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087885

17. Nov 102021

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.2421(a)Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalMedium riskCorrected Nov 16, 2021
    • 746.2409(a)(10)Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each InfantMedium riskCorrected Nov 10, 2021
    • 746.4751(c)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 16, 2021
    • 746.401(6)Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care centerMedium riskCorrected Nov 10, 2021

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905087884

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 746.4751(c), Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.4751(c) in November 2021, November 2022 and November 2022. The agency describes it this way: Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122222223232323242424242525252626746.4751(c) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less, Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.4805(b) in October 2024, November 2024 and December 2024. The agency describes it this way: Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122222223232323242424242525252626746.4805(b) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

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

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.4907(a)(1) in October 2024, November 2024 and December 2024. 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.

   2122222223232323242424242525252626746.4907(a)(1) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Children's Records - Admission Information, Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(2) in October 2024, November 2024 and December 2024. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Admission Information. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122222223232323242424242525252626746.603(a)(2) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.2207(a) in November 2022 and November 2022. The agency describes it this way: Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122222223232323242424242525252626746.2207(a) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Annual Sanitation Inspection, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.3401(a) in November 2023 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Annual Sanitation Inspection. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122222223232323242424242525252626746.3401(a) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.3701(5) in October 2024 and November 2024. The agency describes it this way: Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122222223232323242424242525252626746.3701(5) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.4805(d) in October 2024 and November 2024. The agency describes it this way: Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122222223232323242424242525252626746.4805(d) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Documentation of Fire Inspection, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.5103 in October 2024 and November 2024. The agency describes it this way: Documentation of Fire Inspection. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122222223232323242424242525252626746.5103 across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.5307(a) in November 2022 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2122222223232323242424242525252626746.5307(a) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Smoke Detectors Testing, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.5319 in November 2022 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Smoke Detectors Testing. 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.

    2122222223232323242424242525252626746.5319 across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
12. 12

    Citation 746.5537(a)(2), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.5537(a)(2) in November 2022 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2122222223232323242424242525252626746.5537(a)(2) across all 17 visits, oldest to newest
13. 13

    Update Admission Information - Procedure, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.609(a) in October 2024 and November 2024. The agency describes it this way: Update Admission Information - Procedure. None rose above low risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2122222223232323242424242525252626746.609(a) across all 17 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 746.4751(c) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.4751(c): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

2. 02

   What changed after 746.4805(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

3. 03

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

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

4. 04

   What changed after 746.603(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

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

5. 05

   What changed after 746.2207(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

6. 06

   What changed after 746.3401(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Annual Sanitation Inspection: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

7. 07

   What changed after 746.3701(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

8. 08

   What changed after 746.4805(d) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

9. 09

   What changed after 746.5103 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Documentation of Fire Inspection: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

10. 10

    What changed after 746.5307(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

11. 11

    What changed after 746.5319 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Smoke Detectors Testing: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

12. 12

    What changed after 746.5537(a)(2) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.5537(a)(2): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

13. 13

    What changed after 746.609(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Update Admission Information - Procedure: cited in two visits, none above low risk.

14. 14

    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.

15. 15

    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 · 1362147

  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 · 905087884

  Visit Nov 10, 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 · 905087885

  Visit Nov 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 · 905087886

  Visit Nov 29, 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 · 905087887

  Visit Dec 16, 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 · 905251773

  Visit Jan 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 · 905087888

  Visit Nov 8, 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 · 905087889

  Visit Nov 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 · 905087890

  Visit Dec 8, 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 · 905087891

  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 · 905087892

  Visit Nov 22, 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 · 905087893

  Visit Dec 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 · 905087894

  Visit Dec 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 · 905087895

  Visit Jan 24, 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 · 905087896

  Visit Apr 1, 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 · 905087897

  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 · 905087898

  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 · 905087899

  Visit Sep 25, 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.