Joanna Lara
1022 Brigham Dr, Forney, TX 75126
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
16 critical, 36 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 7, 2026.
16 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked 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 classesListed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 11 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Accredited,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Skill Classes,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesListed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedListed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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16 critical, 36 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 7, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
12 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 745.641 (8 visits); 747.801(6) (4 visits); 747.801(1) (4 visits); 747.801(7) (4 visits); 747.635(a) (4 visits); 747.1313(b) (4 visits); 747.3113(1) (4 visits); 747.5005(1) (4 visits); 747.603(a)(4) (4 visits); 745.621(a)(7) (4 visits); 747.2326(a)(1) (4 visits); 747.5103 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jul 8, 2026.
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24 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed a household member to be present before receiving a background check determination of Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions.
State verification published Jul 8, 2026.
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
- Jul 7, 2026Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed a household member to be present before receiving a background check determination of Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
The home did not have current pet vaccination documentation at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2026. Standard 747.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Two children did not have children records available for review and two children lacked current immunization records and a health statement.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
The safety drill documentation was not being maintained.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain a record of sign-in and out or attendance.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.635(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregiver did not have current CPR practiced on a manikin.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026. Standard 747.1313(b).
- Jul 7, 2026Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed a household member to be present before receiving a background check determination of Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregiver did not have current CPR practiced on a manikin.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Two children did not have children records available for review and two children lacked current immunization records and a health statement.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
The safety drill documentation was not being maintained.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain a record of sign-in and out or attendance.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.635(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
The home did not have current pet vaccination documentation at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2026. Standard 747.801(6).
- Jul 7, 2026Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed a household member to be present before receiving a background check determination of Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
The safety drill documentation was not being maintained.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Two children did not have children records available for review and two children lacked current immunization records and a health statement.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
The home did not have current pet vaccination documentation at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2026. Standard 747.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain a record of sign-in and out or attendance.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.635(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregiver did not have current CPR practiced on a manikin.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026. Standard 747.1313(b).
- Jul 7, 2026Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
The operation allowed a household member to be present before receiving a background check determination of Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
The safety drill documentation was not being maintained.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
The home did not have current pet vaccination documentation at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2026. Standard 747.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain a record of sign-in and out or attendance.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.635(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Two children did not have children records available for review and two children lacked current immunization records and a health statement.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregiver did not have current CPR practiced on a manikin.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026. Standard 747.1313(b).
- 2025
- Aug 21, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintain Menus
There were no menus created.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3113(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill conducted was in May 2025.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- Aug 21, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintain Menus
There were no menus created.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3113(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill conducted was in May 2025.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- Aug 21, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill conducted was in May 2025.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintain Menus
There were no menus created.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3113(1).
- Aug 21, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Maintain Menus
There were no menus created.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3113(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last fire drill conducted was in May 2025.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- 2024
- Apr 11, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children. 4/11/24-Primary caregiver's son (23Y) is now living permanently in the home as of 4/7/24. He has no background check submitted.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of six files were missing the immunization records during the visit.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- Apr 11, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children. 4/11/24-Primary caregiver's son (23Y) is now living permanently in the home as of 4/7/24. He has no background check submitted.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of six files were missing the immunization records during the visit.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- Apr 11, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children. 4/11/24-Primary caregiver's son (23Y) is now living permanently in the home as of 4/7/24. He has no background check submitted.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of six files were missing the immunization records during the visit.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- Apr 11, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children. 4/11/24-Primary caregiver's son (23Y) is now living permanently in the home as of 4/7/24. He has no background check submitted.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of six files were missing the immunization records during the visit.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- Apr 2, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 9 month infant was observed asleep on a restrictive device (baby bouncer) in the master bedroom.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
There was no fire extinguisher with the type 3A-40BC in the home available during the visit.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- Apr 2, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 9 month infant was observed asleep on a restrictive device (baby bouncer) in the master bedroom.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
There was no fire extinguisher with the type 3A-40BC in the home available during the visit.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- Apr 2, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 9 month infant was observed asleep on a restrictive device (baby bouncer) in the master bedroom.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
There was no fire extinguisher with the type 3A-40BC in the home available during the visit.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- Apr 2, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 9 month infant was observed asleep on a restrictive device (baby bouncer) in the master bedroom.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
There was no fire extinguisher with the type 3A-40BC in the home available during the visit.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
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- 2023
- Sep 1, 2023 to Sep 1, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 1, 2023 inspection
- Sep 1, 2023 inspection
- Sep 1, 2023 inspection
- Sep 1, 2023 inspection
- 2022
- Aug 19, 2022 to Aug 19, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 19, 2022 inspection
- Aug 19, 2022 inspection
- Aug 19, 2022 inspection
- Aug 19, 2022 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Registered, issued Sep 29, 2022
- Capacity
- 11 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Kaufman
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1022 Brigham Dr, Forney, TX 75126
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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