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Thurman E Dorsey Head Start Eoac

36 critical, 40 serious, 4 minor findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 19, 2025.

3221 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76711 · (254) 753-5324

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings36 critical, 40 serious, 4 minor across 44 inspections and 16 investigations (60 visits). Most recent critical: May 19, 2025.

Critical36 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious40 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1995Full Permit

Practical7:30a–3:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 280 places

Texas HHSC operation #511031 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providednot listed
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Mar 25, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There were two small slides on the early headstart playground that did not have mulch in the use zones. This was corrected during the inspection when the slides were removed from the playground.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  The cots in classroom P were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the cots with the children's names.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
Mar 25, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There were two small slides on the early headstart playground that did not have mulch in the use zones. This was corrected during the inspection when the slides were removed from the playground.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  The cots in classroom P were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the cots with the children's names.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
Mar 25, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  The cots in classroom P were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the cots with the children's names.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There were two small slides on the early headstart playground that did not have mulch in the use zones. This was corrected during the inspection when the slides were removed from the playground.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Mar 25, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  The cots in classroom P were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the cots with the children's names.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There were two small slides on the early headstart playground that did not have mulch in the use zones. This was corrected during the inspection when the slides were removed from the playground.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
2025
Aug 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
  The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified Aug 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(2)(B).
Aug 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
  The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified Aug 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(2)(B).
Aug 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
  The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified Aug 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(2)(B).
Aug 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
  The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2025, verified Aug 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2206(2)(B).
May 23, 2025 to Jun 25, 20258 inspections
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- May 23, 2025 inspection
May 19, 2025Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine the operation did not notify parents immediately as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or competency when they witnessed another caregiver using inappropriate discipline and did not intervene or report it.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they had a child hit another child in care.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
May 19, 2025Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or competency when they witnessed another caregiver using inappropriate discipline and did not intervene or report it.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine the operation did not notify parents immediately as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they had a child hit another child in care.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
May 19, 2025Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or competency when they witnessed another caregiver using inappropriate discipline and did not intervene or report it.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they had a child hit another child in care.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine the operation did not notify parents immediately as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
May 19, 2025Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or competency when they witnessed another caregiver using inappropriate discipline and did not intervene or report it.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine the operation did not notify parents immediately as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they had a child hit another child in care.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
Feb 4, 2025 to Feb 4, 20254 inspections
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Jan 29, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of seven staff files reviewed, two were missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on the center's policy on abuse and neglect, and one was missing a start date. This was corrected during the inspection when the required statements and start date were completed by the caregivers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
  Two 12-17-month-old rooms were combined and using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the room so that the room was not using reduced ratio.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2025, verified Feb 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
Jan 29, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of seven staff files reviewed, two were missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on the center's policy on abuse and neglect, and one was missing a start date. This was corrected during the inspection when the required statements and start date were completed by the caregivers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
  Two 12-17-month-old rooms were combined and using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the room so that the room was not using reduced ratio.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2025, verified Feb 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
Jan 29, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
  Two 12-17-month-old rooms were combined and using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the room so that the room was not using reduced ratio.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2025, verified Feb 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of seven staff files reviewed, two were missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on the center's policy on abuse and neglect, and one was missing a start date. This was corrected during the inspection when the required statements and start date were completed by the caregivers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of seven staff files reviewed, two were missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on the center's policy on abuse and neglect, and one was missing a start date. This was corrected during the inspection when the required statements and start date were completed by the caregivers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
  Two 12-17-month-old rooms were combined and using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the room so that the room was not using reduced ratio.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2025, verified Feb 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
2024
Nov 4, 2024 to Nov 4, 20244 inspections
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Sep 5, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2024, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Sep 5, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2024, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Sep 5, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2024, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
Sep 5, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2024, verified Sep 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(20).
May 16, 2024 to May 16, 20244 inspections
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Apr 15, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of eight staff files reviewed, two did not have statements that they had received the operational and personnel policies or that they had attended orientation that inlcuded an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the two staff members signed statements acknowledging that they had recieved the policies and attended an orientation that included the center's abuse/neglect policy.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of eight staff files reviewed, six of the staff had not received training in understanding building and physical premises safety.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2024, verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  The operation did not have hearing and vision screening results for a child over four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when a qualified staff member completed a hearing and vision screening with the child and the results were placed in the child's file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(6).
Apr 15, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of eight staff files reviewed, six of the staff had not received training in understanding building and physical premises safety.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2024, verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of eight staff files reviewed, two did not have statements that they had received the operational and personnel policies or that they had attended orientation that inlcuded an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the two staff members signed statements acknowledging that they had recieved the policies and attended an orientation that included the center's abuse/neglect policy.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- MinorTexas: Low
  Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  The operation did not have hearing and vision screening results for a child over four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when a qualified staff member completed a hearing and vision screening with the child and the results were placed in the child's file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(6).
Apr 15, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of eight staff files reviewed, two did not have statements that they had received the operational and personnel policies or that they had attended orientation that inlcuded an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the two staff members signed statements acknowledging that they had recieved the policies and attended an orientation that included the center's abuse/neglect policy.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of eight staff files reviewed, six of the staff had not received training in understanding building and physical premises safety.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2024, verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  The operation did not have hearing and vision screening results for a child over four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when a qualified staff member completed a hearing and vision screening with the child and the results were placed in the child's file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(6).
Apr 15, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of eight staff files reviewed, six of the staff had not received training in understanding building and physical premises safety.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2024, verified Apr 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of eight staff files reviewed, two did not have statements that they had received the operational and personnel policies or that they had attended orientation that inlcuded an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the two staff members signed statements acknowledging that they had recieved the policies and attended an orientation that included the center's abuse/neglect policy.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- MinorTexas: Low
  Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  The operation did not have hearing and vision screening results for a child over four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when a qualified staff member completed a hearing and vision screening with the child and the results were placed in the child's file.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(6).
Mar 26, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver, who was allowed unsupervised access to children in care and has been employed by the operation for more than 90 days, had a CPR certification that expired in 2021.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Mar 26, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver, who was allowed unsupervised access to children in care and has been employed by the operation for more than 90 days, had a CPR certification that expired in 2021.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Mar 26, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver, who was allowed unsupervised access to children in care and has been employed by the operation for more than 90 days, had a CPR certification that expired in 2021.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Mar 26, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver, who was allowed unsupervised access to children in care and has been employed by the operation for more than 90 days, had a CPR certification that expired in 2021.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2024, verified Apr 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Mar 22, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child, lifted the child by both wrists, and twisted the child's arm.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Mar 22, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child, lifted the child by both wrists, and twisted the child's arm.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Mar 22, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child, lifted the child by both wrists, and twisted the child's arm.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Mar 22, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child, lifted the child by both wrists, and twisted the child's arm.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.
  Corrected May 13, 2024, verified May 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Jan 30, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of an allegation that their child was abused.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing the child's arm, yanking the child up from the carpet, shaking the child, and yelling at the child.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Jan 30, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing the child's arm, yanking the child up from the carpet, shaking the child, and yelling at the child.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of an allegation that their child was abused.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(a).
Jan 30, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing the child's arm, yanking the child up from the carpet, shaking the child, and yelling at the child.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of an allegation that their child was abused.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(a).
Jan 30, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing the child's arm, yanking the child up from the carpet, shaking the child, and yelling at the child.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of an allegation that their child was abused.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2024, verified Apr 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(a).
2023
Nov 16, 2023 to Nov 16, 20234 inspections
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- Nov 16, 2023 inspection
- Nov 16, 2023 inspection
- Nov 16, 2023 inspection
- Nov 16, 2023 inspection

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Jul 6, 2023 to Jul 6, 20234 inspections
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- Jul 6, 2023 inspection
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- Jul 6, 2023 inspection
- Jul 6, 2023 inspection
2022
Mar 25, 2022 to Aug 26, 202212 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 26, 2022 inspection
- Aug 26, 2022 inspection
- Aug 26, 2022 inspection
- Aug 26, 2022 inspection
- Mar 28, 2022 inspection
- Mar 28, 2022 inspection
- Mar 28, 2022 inspection
- Mar 28, 2022 inspection
- Mar 25, 2022 inspection
- Mar 25, 2022 inspection
- Mar 25, 2022 inspection
- Mar 25, 2022 inspection
Mar 24, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on the information gathered it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of allegations made about prohibited punishment of a child in care.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2022, verified Mar 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that prohibit punishment was being used with children in care.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2022, verified Mar 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Mar 24, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on the information gathered it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of allegations made about prohibited punishment of a child in care.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2022, verified Mar 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that prohibit punishment was being used with children in care.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2022, verified Mar 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Mar 24, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on the information gathered it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of allegations made about prohibited punishment of a child in care.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2022, verified Mar 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that prohibit punishment was being used with children in care.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2022, verified Mar 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Mar 24, 2022Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that prohibit punishment was being used with children in care.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2022, verified Mar 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on the information gathered it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of allegations made about prohibited punishment of a child in care.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2022, verified Mar 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
Feb 12, 2022 to Feb 14, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 14, 2022 inspection
- Feb 14, 2022 inspection
- Feb 14, 2022 inspection
- Feb 14, 2022 inspection
- Feb 12, 2022 complaint investigation
- Feb 12, 2022 complaint investigation
- Feb 12, 2022 complaint investigation
- Feb 12, 2022 complaint investigation
2021
Sep 24, 2021 to Oct 6, 20214 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection
- Sep 24, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 24, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 24, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 24, 2021 complaint investigation

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