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Childcare center · Salado, TX
The Play Yard LP
A licensed child care center in Salado, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 15299 S IH 35, Salado, TX 76571
County: Bell County
Phone: (254) 947-1153
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 89 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 893137
Permit: Full Permit, issued May 12, 2008
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 14 inspections
- 9 investigations
- 15 citations from these visits (risk level: High 6, Medium High 7, Medium 2)
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 December 14, 2021 to September 23, 2026, newest first: 28 visits and 20 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.
September 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 22, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
September 15, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 8, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 8, 2026 · Correction verified: September 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, the state inspector observed a child in the hallway by themselves. There were no caregivers standing at the door or in the hallway with the child. When the state inspector asked the nearest teacher where the child belonged the caregiver did not know. The state inspector walked the child back to their classroom and explained to the caregiver that the child cannot be in the hallway by themselves.
September 4, 2026 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 8, 2026 · Correction verified: September 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed written feeding instructions for an infant which states that the infant was to be fed a bottle every 2 hours. The infant arrived at the daycare at 7:48 and was not given a bottle until 11:30. Observed another infant feeding instructions that was last completed July 30, 2026.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 8, 2026 · Correction verified: September 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver has been using their phone while caring for children. The caregiver was spoken to about not using their phones while caring for the children.
746.2403(1) - Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 8, 2026 · Correction verified: September 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed a caregiver taking a child out of a highchair while there were two other older infants on the other side of the wall of the infant room. The caregiver was unable to see the infants or intervene if needed. This was corrected when the caregiver went to where she was able to see all the infants.
August 18, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
July 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 13, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1107(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2026 · Correction verified: July 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed a 16 year old who has not yet completed high school in ratio by herself.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2026 · Correction verified: July 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was found that the operation was not following their safety plan that was put in place for investigation 3211648
July 7, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 7, 2026 · Correction verified: July 13, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed an infant under 6 months old laying on a boppy pillow while a caregiver held a bottle to the infant's mouth.
July 6, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 14, 2026 · Correction verified: July 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance when a positive drug test confirmed this while staff was present at the operation during operational hours.
March 30, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 31, 2026 · Correction verified: April 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed three people who transport but do not have current transportation training.
March 26, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
August 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 24, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2025 · Correction verified: August 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an investigation, it was found that a caregiver fell asleep while on the playground supervising children. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation.
June 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 11, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1613(a)(1) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed a caregiver standing in a doorway of two classrooms while the children were sleeping, One classroom had 15 children and the other classroom had 14 children. The children were not combined in a centralized location. This was corrected when another teacher came into the classroom.
April 10, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
March 3, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed anchoring nails sticking out of the playground equipment. This was corrected when the nails were hammered back in. There was also rotted wood on one equipment that needs to be replaced.
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2025 · Correction verified: March 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed a soft fabric cover on the infant changing mat. This was corrected when it was removed.
February 25, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
September 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 26, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2024 · Correction verified: February 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation's annual fire inspection was overdue by 6 weeks.
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was observed that in the two year old classroom the mats were arranged in a way that did not leave a walkway between all of the mats for each caregiver and child. This was corrected at inspection when a few of the mats were rearranged.
February 16, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
November 3, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was observed that the toddler classroom did not wash their hands after coming inside from playing outside. This was corrected at inspection when the group of children washed their hands after state licensing asked them to.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two infants diapers were changed and their caregivers did not wash their hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when both infants hands were cleaned after state licensing asked them to.
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2023 · Correction verified: November 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was found that the operation was not completing the daily building and grounds safety checklist.
746.4911(b) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - Over Concrete or Asphalt
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was found that there was an ABC mat, placed over concrete as unitary surfacing for a slide fall zone, however the manufacturer of this mat does not state that this is an appropriate unitary surfacing over concrete. This was corrected at inspection when the slides were removed from the infant playground.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2023 · Correction verified: November 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the loose fill on the playground was less than 1 inch in some areas, such as at the bottom of slides.
November 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 5, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 4, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
December 14, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
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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.