Growing Patch in-Home Preschool, Austin TX: inspection record

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Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

1 critical and 4 serious findings across 9 visits. Most recent critical finding: Aug 5, 2025. Latest visit Jan 29, 2026, 3 findings.

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Aug 5, 2025Self-reported incidentCriticalProhibited Punishments - Grabbing or pullingTexas: HighVerified corrected Sep 19, 2025

“During a self-reported investigation, a caregiver was observed lifting a child from a sitting position by one of their arms.”Texas HHSC inspector, Aug 5, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.

Jan 29, 2026InspectionSeriousPrimary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 monthsTexas: Medium High+ 2 more findings from this visit: primary caregiver annual training -…, food allergy emergency plan signed by…Verified corrected Feb 12, 2026

Dec 14, 2023InspectionSeriousMonthly fire drill missed or too slowTexas: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium HighCorrected during the visit

5findings in 36 months4verified corrected by Texas1corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours7:45 am–5:15 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Williamson
License number: 1785063
Date issued: Feb 26, 2024
Licensed capacity: 11 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Jan 29, 2026 · Inspection

Findings recorded · read the visit below

9 recorded visits · 5 available findings.

1Critical findings

4Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

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20261 visit · 3 recorded findings

Jan 29, 2026Inspection3 findings
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Serious
The primary caregiver did not have proof of annual training for emergency preparedness, food allergies, and administering medication.
State verification recorded Feb 12, 2026.
Standard 747.1309(d) · Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 12, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025951446
Visit source ID
905638722
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Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
Serious
The primary caregiver did not have proof of annual training for SIDS, Shaken Baby, and Early Brain Development.
State verification recorded Feb 12, 2026.
Standard 747.1309(c) · Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 12, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025991431
Visit source ID
905638722
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Serious
One child had a medication for a food allergy but did not have a food allergy plan. Another child had a food allergy plan that was not signed by the parent and did not have the medication listed in the plan. Without this medication, the food allergy plan could not be implemented.
State verification recorded Feb 19, 2026.
Standard 747.3619 · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 12, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025991430
Visit source ID
905638722
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Oct 17, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Sep 21, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded

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Jan 29, 2026 · Inspection

9 recorded visits · 5 available findings.

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Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

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Jan 29, 2026 · Inspection

9 recorded visits · 5 available findings.

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Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

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