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Laura O'neal

12 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Oct 31, 2023.

5512 Thunder Gulch Dr, Del Valle, TX 78617 · (512) 914-9368

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Serious findings0 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 4 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: Oct 31, 2023.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2017Registered

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1647833 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Mar 20, 2026 to Mar 20, 20264 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 20, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 20, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 20, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 20, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Oct 2, 2025 to Oct 2, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 2, 2025 inspection
- Oct 2, 2025 inspection
- Oct 2, 2025 inspection
- Oct 2, 2025 inspection
2024
Oct 8, 2024 to Oct 8, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 8, 2024 inspection
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- Oct 8, 2024 inspection
2023
Oct 31, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The monthly checks for the fire extinguisher have not been documented.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Infant bottles and 3 other children were missing labels with child's name. This was corrected at inspection when the provider added each of the children's names to each of their bottles/cups.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
  There is a ladder propped up against the fence and loose water hose in the outdoor playspace.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4407(a).
Oct 31, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The monthly checks for the fire extinguisher have not been documented.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
  There is a ladder propped up against the fence and loose water hose in the outdoor playspace.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4407(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Infant bottles and 3 other children were missing labels with child's name. This was corrected at inspection when the provider added each of the children's names to each of their bottles/cups.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(5).
Oct 31, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The monthly checks for the fire extinguisher have not been documented.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Infant bottles and 3 other children were missing labels with child's name. This was corrected at inspection when the provider added each of the children's names to each of their bottles/cups.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
  There is a ladder propped up against the fence and loose water hose in the outdoor playspace.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4407(a).
Oct 31, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Infant bottles and 3 other children were missing labels with child's name. This was corrected at inspection when the provider added each of the children's names to each of their bottles/cups.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
  There is a ladder propped up against the fence and loose water hose in the outdoor playspace.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4407(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The monthly checks for the fire extinguisher have not been documented.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(a).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Nov 7, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  The provider did not have a written activity plan.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  Several of the provider's dogs did not have health statements.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The operation has slides and play equipment in the backyard that do not have proper use zones around them,
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4605(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
  The provider has chickens and their coop in the backyard has openings that are wide enough to allow the children access to the chickens.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3705(a).
Nov 7, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  The provider did not have a written activity plan.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  Several of the provider's dogs did not have health statements.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The operation has slides and play equipment in the backyard that do not have proper use zones around them,
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4605(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
  The provider has chickens and their coop in the backyard has openings that are wide enough to allow the children access to the chickens.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3705(a).
Nov 7, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  The provider did not have a written activity plan.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
  The provider has chickens and their coop in the backyard has openings that are wide enough to allow the children access to the chickens.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3705(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  Several of the provider's dogs did not have health statements.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The operation has slides and play equipment in the backyard that do not have proper use zones around them,
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4605(a).
Nov 7, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
  The provider has chickens and their coop in the backyard has openings that are wide enough to allow the children access to the chickens.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3705(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  The provider did not have a written activity plan.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  Several of the provider's dogs did not have health statements.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The operation has slides and play equipment in the backyard that do not have proper use zones around them,
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4605(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
Jan 5, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies were missing the statements about length of physical activity, and the plan for extreme weather.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Jan 5, 2022. Standard 747.501(8).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  The notarized affidavit was missing from the primary care giver's file.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Jan 6, 2022. Standard 747.901(4).
Jan 5, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies were missing the statements about length of physical activity, and the plan for extreme weather.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Jan 5, 2022. Standard 747.501(8).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  The notarized affidavit was missing from the primary care giver's file.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Jan 6, 2022. Standard 747.901(4).
Jan 5, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies were missing the statements about length of physical activity, and the plan for extreme weather.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Jan 5, 2022. Standard 747.501(8).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  The notarized affidavit was missing from the primary care giver's file.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Jan 6, 2022. Standard 747.901(4).
Jan 5, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies were missing the statements about length of physical activity, and the plan for extreme weather.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Jan 5, 2022. Standard 747.501(8).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  The notarized affidavit was missing from the primary care giver's file.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2022, verified Jan 6, 2022. Standard 747.901(4).

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