The Vardell Report.Sproutstart Academy

Across 19 licensing visits from October 2021 to September 2026, HHSC cited 32 deficiencies at Sproutstart Academy; 32 have a recorded correction.

Visits

19

2021–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

32

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

32

Of 32 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date

Investigations

3

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 302026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121825

2. Jul 292026

   Assessment

   1 deficiency

   • 745.247Franchise Tax DelinquentHigh riskCorrected Sep 3, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905253146

3. Nov 182025

   Assessment

   1 deficiency

   • 746.3809Medication No Longer UsedMedium riskCorrected Dec 2, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905253145

4. Oct 172025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121824

5. Oct 62025

   Inspection

   3 deficiencies

   • 746.3809Medication No Longer UsedMedium riskCorrected Oct 20, 2025
   • 746.3407(9)Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 20, 2025
   • 746.4751(d)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 MonthsMedium riskCorrected Oct 20, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121823

6. Oct 222024

   Inspection

   2 deficiencies

   • 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 5, 2024
   • 746.1309(e)Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium riskCorrected Nov 5, 2024

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121822

7. Mar 52024

   Investigation

   2 deficiencies

   Opened on a report the operation made itself.

   • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Apr 5, 2024
   • 746.603(a)(7)Children's Records - Incident/Illness FormMedium riskCorrected Mar 22, 2024

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905227466

8. Feb 292024

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121821

9. Dec 112023

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121820

10. Nov 152023

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 15, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121819

11. Nov 12023

    Inspection

    9 deficiencies

    • 746.1329(b)(5)Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's QualificationsLow riskCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • 746.501(a)(18)(A)Written Operational Policies - BenefitsMedium riskCorrected Nov 10, 2023
    • 745.8411(b)(4)Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigationHigh riskCorrected Nov 1, 2023
    • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 11, 2023
    • 746.4505Storage for Individual BelongingsMedium riskCorrected Nov 3, 2023
    • 746.4203Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 1, 2023
    • 746.1205(a)(3)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 1, 2023
    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 1, 2023
    • 746.3819Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 10, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121818

12. May 192023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121817

13. May 162023

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905227465

14. Jan 172023

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 20, 2023
    • 746.4913Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing MaterialsMedium riskCorrected Jan 31, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121816

15. Nov 12022

    Inspection

    8 deficiencies

    • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected Nov 8, 2022
    • 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitMedium-low riskCorrected Nov 8, 2022
    • 746.1315(b)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 15, 2022
    • 746.1309(a)Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Nov 15, 2022
    • 746.5103Documentation of Fire InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 19, 2022
    • 746.1305(b)Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 MonthsMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 11, 2022
    • 746.901(2)Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsMedium riskCorrected Nov 8, 2022
    • 746.901(10)Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect trainingMedium riskCorrected Nov 8, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121815

16. Feb 252022

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

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

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905253144

17. Nov 192021

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121814

18. Nov 22021

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected Nov 9, 2021
    • 746.2419(8)Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 2, 2021

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905121813

19. Oct 222021

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905227464

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

   Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1601 in November 2023 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   21212122222323232323232424242525252626746.1601 across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.3407 in January 2023 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   21212122222323232323232424242525252626746.3407 across all 19 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Medication No Longer Used, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.3809 in October 2025 and November 2025. The agency describes it this way: Medication No Longer Used. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   21212122222323232323232424242525252626746.3809 across all 19 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 746.1601 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

2. 02

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

   Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

3. 03

   What changed after 746.3809 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Medication No Longer Used: 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 · 1681558

  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 · 905227464

  Visit Oct 22, 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 · 905121813

  Visit Nov 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 · 905121814

  Visit Nov 19, 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 · 905253144

  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 · 905121815

  Visit Nov 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 · 905121816

  Visit Jan 17, 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 · 905227465

  Visit May 16, 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 · 905121817

  Visit May 19, 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 · 905121818

  Visit Nov 1, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905121819

  Visit Nov 15, 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 · 905121820

  Visit Dec 11, 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 · 905121821

  Visit Feb 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 · 905227466

  Visit Mar 5, 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 · 905121822

  Visit Oct 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 · 905121823

  Visit Oct 6, 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 · 905121824

  Visit Oct 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 · 905253145

  Visit Nov 18, 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 · 905253146

  Visit Jul 29, 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 · 905121825

  Visit Sep 30, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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