The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center, Dallas, TX

The Essentials

Summary

Across 21 licensing visits from May 2022 to September 2026, HHSC cited 50 deficiencies at The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center; 50 have a recorded correction.

Visits: 21; 2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies: 50; Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected: 50; Of 50 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations: 2; Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

Deficiencies
Of which, high risk

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
Year	Visits	Deficiencies	Of which, high risk
2021	0	0	0
2022	4	16	2
2023	1	8	1
2024	7	15	2
2025	5	5	1
2026	4	6	2

What the Record Shows

50 of 50 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
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.
2 visits in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
The latest inspection, July 10, 2026, recorded no deficiencies.

What to Ask About

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children, Cited in Five Visits
Citation 746.1203(3), Cited in Three Visits
Citation 746.2421(a), Cited in Three Visits
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection, Cited in Three Visits
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer, Cited in Two Visits
Documentation of Drills, Cited in Two Visits

Report at a Glance

Facility: The Parent Helper Daycare & Learning Center
Address: 3939 S Polk St Ste 110, Dallas, TX 75224
Operation Number: TX-1701395
License Type: Licensed child care center
Licensed Capacity: 50 children
Permit: Full Permit
Ages Served: infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten, school age
Hours: Mon–Fri, 6 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Record Window: November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

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.

Sep 152026
Assessment
1 deficiency
- 745.247Franchise Tax DelinquentHigh riskCorrected Sep 30, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905253553
Jul 102026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131958
Jun 252026
Inspection
4 deficiencies
- 746.1316(a)Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 25, 2026
- 746.5607(d)Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 Years and Younger Must Not Ride in Front SeatMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 25, 2026
- 746.2905(2)Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive DeviceMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 25, 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 25, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131957
Jan 162026
Assessment
1 deficiency
- 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Jan 21, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905253552
Nov 242025
Inspection
2 deficiencies
- 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 24, 2025
- 746.2401(7)Basic Requirements for Infants - Never UnsupervisedHigh riskCorrected Nov 24, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131956
Nov 212025
Investigation
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905231485
Aug 182025
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.5205(4)Documentation of DrillsMedium riskCorrected Aug 21, 2025
- 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 25, 2025
- 746.1315(b)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 3, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131955
Jun 92025
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131954
Feb 272025
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131953
Oct 72024
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131952
Sep 182024
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.2411(2)(G)Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Size of Mesh OpeningsHigh riskCorrected Sep 30, 2024
- 746.2409(a)(1)Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in CribMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 30, 2024
- 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 18, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131951
Jun 132024
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131950
Apr 82024
Investigation
1 deficiency
Opened on a report the operation made itself.
- 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 3, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905231484
Apr 32024
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131949
Mar 112024
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.4501(b)Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerMedium riskCorrected Mar 26, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131948
Feb 282024
Inspection
10 deficiencies
- 746.3505(a)Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands WashedMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 28, 2024
- 746.611(b)Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionMedium riskCorrected Mar 20, 2024
- 746.3503(c)(3)Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of ChildMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 28, 2024
- 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 28, 2024
- 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitMedium-low riskCorrected Mar 5, 2024
- 746.3505(b)Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's HandsMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 28, 2024
- 746.4501(b)Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerMedium riskCorrected Mar 5, 2024
- 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 5, 2024
- 746.605(11)Required Admission Information - Physician InformationMedium riskCorrected Mar 5, 2024
- 746.5625(a)Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleHigh riskCorrected Apr 1, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131947
Apr 272023
Inspection
8 deficiencies
- 746.5202(1)Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresMedium-high riskCorrected May 4, 2023
- 746.5205(4)Documentation of DrillsMedium riskCorrected May 4, 2023
- 746.5617(a)(1)Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenHigh riskCorrected May 4, 2023
- 746.1301(a)(7)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingMedium-high riskCorrected May 4, 2023
- 746.613(b)Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentMedium-high riskCorrected May 4, 2023
- 746.3819Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium-high riskCorrected May 4, 2023
- 746.801(10)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsMedium riskCorrected May 4, 2023
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationMedium-high riskCorrected May 4, 2023
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131946
Jun 242022
Assessment
3 deficiencies
- 746.2421(a)Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalMedium riskCorrected Jul 1, 2022
- 746.1203(3)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 1, 2022
- 746.5401Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 1, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905253551
Jun 132022
Inspection
4 deficiencies
- 746.5401Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 17, 2022
- 746.2407Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 13, 2022
- 746.2421(a)Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalMedium riskCorrected Jun 17, 2022
- 746.1203(3)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 17, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131945
Jun 102022
Inspection
6 deficiencies
- 746.2505(4)(C)Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training CupsMedium riskCorrected Jun 10, 2022
- 746.2207(c)(3)Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour DailyMedium riskCorrected Jun 10, 2022
- 746.2419(3)Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop BottlesHigh riskCorrected Jun 10, 2022
- 746.2426Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceHigh riskCorrected Jun 10, 2022
- 746.1203(3)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 10, 2022
- 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 10, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131944
May 182022
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.5101(b)Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 18, 2022
- 746.5401Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 8, 2022
- 746.2421(a)Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalMedium riskCorrected May 31, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905131943

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children, Cited in Five Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1601 in June 2022, February 2024, April 2024, September 2024 and November 2025. 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.
222222222324242424242424252525252526262626746.1601 across all 21 visits, oldest to newest
2
Citation 746.1203(3), Cited in Three Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1203(3) in June 2022, June 2022 and June 2022. The agency describes it this way: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222222222324242424242424252525252526262626746.1203(3) across all 21 visits, oldest to newest
3
Citation 746.2421(a), Cited in Three Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.2421(a) in May 2022, June 2022 and June 2022. The agency describes it this way: Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222222222324242424242424252525252526262626746.2421(a) across all 21 visits, oldest to newest
4
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection, Cited in Three Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.5401 in May 2022, June 2022 and June 2022. The agency describes it this way: Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222222222324242424242424252525252526262626746.5401 across all 21 visits, oldest to newest
5
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.4501(b) in February 2024 and March 2024. The agency describes it this way: Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222222222324242424242424252525252526262626746.4501(b) across all 21 visits, oldest to newest
6
Documentation of Drills, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.5205(4) in April 2023 and August 2025. The agency describes it this way: Documentation of Drills. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222222222324242424242424252525252526262626746.5205(4) across all 21 visits, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
What changed after 746.1601 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: cited in five visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
02
What changed after 746.1203(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1203(3): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
03
What changed after 746.2421(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.2421(a): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.
04
What changed after 746.5401 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
05
What changed after 746.4501(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
06
What changed after 746.5205(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Documentation of Drills: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
07
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.
08
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.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

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 · 1701395
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 · 905131943
Visit May 18, 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 · 905131944
Visit Jun 10, 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 · 905131945
Visit Jun 13, 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 · 905253551
Visit Jun 24, 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 · 905131946
Visit Apr 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 · 905131947
Visit Feb 28, 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 · 905131948
Visit Mar 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 · 905131949
Visit Apr 3, 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 · 905231484
Visit Apr 8, 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 · 905131950
Visit Jun 13, 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 · 905131951
Visit Sep 18, 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 · 905131952
Visit Oct 7, 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 · 905131953
Visit Feb 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 · 905131954
Visit Jun 9, 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 · 905131955
Visit Aug 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 · 905231485
Visit Nov 21, 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 · 905131956
Visit Nov 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 · 905253552
Visit Jan 16, 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 · 905131957
Visit Jun 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 · 905131958
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 · 905253553
Visit Sep 15, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives: Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions: HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated: Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover: Not part of the published licensing record.

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.