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15299 S IH 35, Salado, TX 76571 · (254) 947-1153

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 months

Critical findings16 critical, 48 serious, 0 minor across 52 inspections and 28 investigations (80 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 13, 2026.

Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.

LicenseSince 2008Full Permit

Practical6:45a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 89

Texas HHSC operation #893137 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
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.

Coverage is incomplete. Pending outcomes, unclassified citations, or missing report details must not be read as no findings. Check the state record.

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2026
Sep 8, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Sep 8, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Sep 8, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Sep 8, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
Aug 18, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Aug 18, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Aug 18, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Aug 18, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Jul 14, 2026 to Jul 14, 20264 inspections
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Jul 13, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  During the inspection it was found that the operation was not following their safety plan that was put in place for investigation 3211648
  Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
  Observed a 16 year old who has not yet completed high school in ratio by herself.
  Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(1).
Jul 13, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  During the inspection it was found that the operation was not following their safety plan that was put in place for investigation 3211648
  Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
  Observed a 16 year old who has not yet completed high school in ratio by herself.
  Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(1).
Jul 13, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  During the inspection it was found that the operation was not following their safety plan that was put in place for investigation 3211648
  Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
  Observed a 16 year old who has not yet completed high school in ratio by herself.
  Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(1).
Jul 13, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  During the inspection it was found that the operation was not following their safety plan that was put in place for investigation 3211648
  Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
  Observed a 16 year old who has not yet completed high school in ratio by herself.
  Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(1).
Jul 7, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
  Observed an infant under 6 months old laying on a boppy pillow while a caregiver held a bottle to the infant's mouth.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(1).
Jul 7, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
  Observed an infant under 6 months old laying on a boppy pillow while a caregiver held a bottle to the infant's mouth.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(1).
Jul 7, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
  Observed an infant under 6 months old laying on a boppy pillow while a caregiver held a bottle to the infant's mouth.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(1).
Jul 7, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
  Observed an infant under 6 months old laying on a boppy pillow while a caregiver held a bottle to the infant's mouth.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(1).
Jul 6, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
  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.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(c).
Jul 6, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
  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.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(c).
Jul 6, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
  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.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(c).
Jul 6, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
  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.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(c).
Mar 30, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Observed three people who transport but do not have current transportation training.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Mar 30, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Observed three people who transport but do not have current transportation training.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Mar 30, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Observed three people who transport but do not have current transportation training.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Mar 30, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Observed three people who transport but do not have current transportation training.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
Mar 26, 2026 to Mar 26, 20264 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 26, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Jul 25, 2025 to Aug 4, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 4, 2025 inspection
- Aug 4, 2025 inspection
- Aug 4, 2025 inspection
- Aug 4, 2025 inspection
- Jul 25, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 25, 2025 inspection
Jul 24, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  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.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2025, verified Aug 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 24, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  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.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2025, verified Aug 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 24, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  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.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2025, verified Aug 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 24, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  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.
  Corrected Jul 25, 2025, verified Aug 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jun 30, 2025 to Jun 30, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 30, 2025 inspection
- Jun 30, 2025 inspection
- Jun 30, 2025 inspection
- Jun 30, 2025 inspection
Apr 11, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(1).
Apr 11, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(1).
Apr 11, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(1).
Apr 11, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(1).
Apr 10, 2025 to Apr 10, 20254 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 10, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 10, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 10, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 10, 2025 complaint investigation
Mar 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Observed a soft fabric cover on the infant changing mat. This was corrected when it was removed.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified Mar 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified Mar 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Observed a soft fabric cover on the infant changing mat. This was corrected when it was removed.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified Mar 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified Mar 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified Mar 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Observed a soft fabric cover on the infant changing mat. This was corrected when it was removed.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified Mar 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Mar 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Observed a soft fabric cover on the infant changing mat. This was corrected when it was removed.
  Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified Mar 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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.
  Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified Mar 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Feb 25, 2025 to Feb 25, 20254 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 25, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 25, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 25, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 25, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Sep 12, 2024 to Sep 12, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 12, 2024 inspection
- Sep 12, 2024 inspection
- Sep 12, 2024 inspection
- Sep 12, 2024 inspection
Feb 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation's annual fire inspection was overdue by 6 weeks.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2024, verified Feb 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(4).
Feb 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation's annual fire inspection was overdue by 6 weeks.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2024, verified Feb 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(4).
Feb 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation's annual fire inspection was overdue by 6 weeks.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2024, verified Feb 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(4).
Feb 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation's annual fire inspection was overdue by 6 weeks.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2024, verified Feb 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(4).
Feb 16, 2024 to Feb 16, 20244 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 16, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 16, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 16, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 16, 2024 complaint investigation
2023
Nov 3, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  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.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  During the inspection it was found that the operation was not completing the daily building and grounds safety checklist.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2023, verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - Over Concrete or Asphalt
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4911(b).
Nov 3, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - Over Concrete or Asphalt
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4911(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  During the inspection it was found that the operation was not completing the daily building and grounds safety checklist.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2023, verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  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.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Nov 3, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  During the inspection it was found that the operation was not completing the daily building and grounds safety checklist.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2023, verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - Over Concrete or Asphalt
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4911(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  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.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
Nov 3, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  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.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2023, verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - Over Concrete or Asphalt
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4911(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  During the inspection it was found that the operation was not completing the daily building and grounds safety checklist.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2023, verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).

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2022
Aug 4, 2022 to Nov 17, 20228 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Aug 5, 2022 inspection
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- Aug 5, 2022 inspection
- Aug 4, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 4, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 4, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 4, 2022 complaint investigation
2021
Dec 14, 2021 to Dec 14, 20214 inspections
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- Dec 14, 2021 inspection
- Dec 14, 2021 inspection

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Daycare	Ages	Places	Hours	Findings, 36 mo
The Play Yard Lp this page	Infant–School	89	6:45a–6p	16 crit·48 ser
Kids Zone Salado	Infant–School	126	7a–6p	4 crit·16 ser
Salado Montessori Inc	Infant–School	22	8a–5:30p	4 crit·4 ser·4 min

The Play Yard Lpthis page
Infant–School · 89 places16 crit·48 ser
Kids Zone Salado
Infant–School · 126 places4 crit·16 ser
Salado Montessori Inc
Infant–School · 22 places4 crit·4 ser·4 min