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Inspection history

A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.

Below is every visit in the state's files from March 7, 2024 to October 26, 2026, newest first: 40 visits and 32 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.

1. October 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

2. October 26, 2026 · Inspection · Findings pending

3. October 16, 2026 · Assessment · Findings pending

4. October 6, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation

   • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 12, 2026 · Correction verified: October 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection. The fire inspection expired on 10/1/2024.

5. August 31, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

6. August 31, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations

   • 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2026 · Correction verified: October 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The operation's permit holder has not ensured the operation is complying with applicable laws and rules based on the operation's continuous non-compliance and recitations of applicable minimum standards.

   • 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Correction verified: October 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The operation's director has not ensured required inspections for the operation from third-party entities are being completed timely.

   • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2026 · Correction verified: October 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The operation hasn't had a sanitation inspection completed in a little over 14 months.

7. August 21, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

8. August 7, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

9. August 3, 2026 · Investigation · Findings pending

10. July 30, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation

    • 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2026 · Correction verified: August 31, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation's director has not ensured required inspections for the operation from third-party entities are being completed timely.

11. July 21, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

12. July 21, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2026 · Correction verified: August 31, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation hasn't had an annual fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal.

13. June 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

14. May 12, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During an inspection at the operation, the young infant classroom was observed to be out of ratio with only one caregiver with 5 infants aged 2 months-9 months in one classroom. This was corrected when one child was moved to the older infant classroom to ensure proper ratio.

    • 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 12, 2026 · Correction verified: May 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two previous employees' background checks weren't inactivated within the required time frame.

15. April 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

16. April 13, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2026 · Correction verified: June 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A known allegation of inappropriate discipline was not reported to Licensing via the proper channel.

17. April 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

18. March 31, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2026 · Correction verified: June 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A child in care and an employee's records were not at the operation and available for review.

19. March 25, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2026 · Correction verified: April 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The allergy plan for a child with allergies wasn't signed by a medical professional.

20. March 16, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 23, 2026 · Correction verified: July 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation hasn't had an annual fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal.

21. February 18, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2026 · Correction verified: March 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation still hasn't had an annual fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal.

    • 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was observed to be one caregiver caring for 6 infants aged 8 months to 14 months. This was corrected by a second caregiver coming in to work in the infant classroom.

22. January 27, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation

    • 745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2026 · Correction verified: February 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation is delinquent in paying its franchise tax and the right to transact business in Texas has been forfeited.

23. January 21, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 4, 2026 · Correction verified: February 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation did not have a current fire inspection completed by a state or local fire marshal. The operation had a current fire alarm system inspection completed by an individual company instead.

    • 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

      Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Four out of four employee records reviewed did not have an indicated start date for each employee. Corrected by hire dates being written in files.

24. December 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

25. October 31, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

26. October 15, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations

    • 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 15, 2025 · Correction verified: October 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I observed a caregiver with a provisionally eligible background check caring for a child alone. This was corrected when the director had another staff member without conditions accompany the caregiver with conditions in the classroom.

    • 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 15, 2025 · Correction verified: October 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I observed a child under 12 months sleeping on an activity mat in the infant classroom.

    • 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 15, 2025 · Correction verified: October 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was an infant without a labeled crib.

    • 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2025 · Correction verified: October 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operations fire inspection expired on 10/1/2025.

27. October 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

28. September 19, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 22, 2025 · Correction verified: October 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on information obtained throughout the investigation inappropriate discipline was practiced when a caregiver used physically discipline.

29. September 19, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      A caregiver provided the incorrect age of a child. This was corrected when the director informed the caregiver the correct age of the child.

    • 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2025 · Correction verified: October 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I observed a 2 month old in a crib with a bib that was not on the child's neck and a pacifier clip on a string with beads. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the items from the crib.

30. September 4, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations

    • 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 4, 2025 · Correction verified: September 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Caregivers did not provide the correct ages of the children they were caring for when asked.

    • 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 4, 2025 · Correction verified: September 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There were three people in the building without active background checks. One of the people without an active background check left the operation.

31. September 2, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

32. August 7, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 7, 2025 · Correction verified: August 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was no documentation of the smoke detectors being tested.

33. July 29, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations

    • 746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 29, 2025 · Correction verified: August 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      No one knew who was in charge when the director stepped out.

    • 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 29, 2025 · Correction verified: August 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There were two children under two watching TV.

    • 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 30, 2025 · Correction verified: August 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There were no fire drills, lock down drills, or severe weather drills documented at the operation.

34. December 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

35. November 5, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

36. October 8, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2024 · Correction verified: October 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the first initial phase and during the first initial inspection for the second initial phase the director has not been present for the visits.

37. August 6, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

38. June 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

39. May 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

40. March 7, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 15, 2024 · Correction verified: March 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operational policies is missing the section on promotion of physical activity and procedures for supporting inclusive service.

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Sources

• HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
• HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
• HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.

All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.