Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.68
- Local median
- 0.6
Margaret Saldana
8417 JAMESTOWN DR, Austin, TX 78758-7922
- Operation number:
- 237673
- Type:
- Registered Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Travis
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- March 25, 1988
- Hours:
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 5128250485
- Email:
- MSal684197@aol.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Margaret Saldana from September 23, 2022 through July 31, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 51 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 13, 2026 and involved sleep safety.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
Six later inspections, from February 24, 2026 through July 31, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 51
- Higher-concern violations
- 31
- Repeated topics
- 8
12 in last 12 months
15 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 9 local median in 78758
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 37%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- Local average
- 0.92
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Sleep safety
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
April 3, 2025August 21, 2025September 5, 2025October 29, 2025February 13, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
August 13, 2024April 3, 2025October 29, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
August 13, 2024April 3, 2025October 29, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 13, 2024April 3, 2025Individual needs and accommodations
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 13, 2024April 3, 2025October 29, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 13, 2024April 3, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 21, 2025October 29, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 13, 2024April 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Observed a child under 12 months old sleeping in a Play yard with a pillow and toys inside.
- Correction deadline
- February 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 24, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 747.2315(b)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The conditions imposed during the probation period were not completed.
- Correction deadline
- February 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 18, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
- Official code
- 745.8641
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The restroom was observed with cleaning wipes on the counter and cleaning products under the sink with no child safe lock.
- Correction deadline
- October 31, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
- Official code
- 747.3203(13)
Higher concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- Children were observed being placed in high chairs for meal time without washing their hands.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
- Official code
- 747.3213(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no fire drill logged for the month of September.
- Correction deadline
- October 31, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 747.5005(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fire extinguisher was not inspected in the month of September.
- Correction deadline
- October 31, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
- Official code
- 747.5107(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The infant feeding form has not been updated since August 2025.
- Correction deadline
- October 31, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 747.2321(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a mat instead of a crib.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
- Official code
- 747.2305(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- A six month old infant was observed doing tummy time while not being visible to the caregiver.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2318(1) - Tummy Time Activities - Ensure that caregivers and staff can see and hear the infant when an infant is engaged in tummy time
- Official code
- 747.2318(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A six month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
- Official code
- 747.2326(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A six month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and stuffed animal.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 747.2315(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A six month old was observed falling asleep during tummy time and was not moved promptly.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2318(3) - Tummy Time Activities - If infant has fallen asleep, move infant immediately to the crib and position on the infant?s back as required by ?747.2327
- Official code
- 747.2318(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Children under two years old were observed having screen time.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 747.2105(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Children were observed watching screens during meal time.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
- Official code
- 747.2105(c)(4)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Observed two children sleeping on couches in the livingroom. This was corrected when the children were placed on the mattress and floor.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
- Official code
- 747.4303(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A water hose was observed on the ground in the backyard.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 747.3501
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Observed an 4 month old inside a play yard with an activity play gym and mat. This was corrected when the provider remove the extra play equipment.
- Correction deadline
- August 21, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 747.2315(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Upon arrival, observed an infant lying on the couch.
- Correction deadline
- April 15, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
- Official code
- 747.1501(c)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children are left unsupervised at the operation when the provider sleeps and/or naps while children are present in care at the operation.
- Correction deadline
- April 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.1503(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
- Official code
- 747.1503(a)(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The provider did not demonstrate good judgment when a pillow and blanket was placed on top of an infant in a bouncer to help the infant sleep. This was removed during the inspction.
- Correction deadline
- April 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
- Official code
- 747.1501(c)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- An infant was asleep on a recliner chair. The provider moved the infant into a play yard during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- April 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2324(1) - Naptime for Infants - Designated crib, cot, bed, or mat
- Official code
- 747.2324(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- One infant was left in a play yard after waking up from nap without prompt attention given to the child's physical needs as the child stated: out and the provider left the child in the play yard.
- Correction deadline
- April 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.2301(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
- Official code
- 747.2301(3)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One child with a diagnosed allergy did not have a a completed food allergy emergency plan for the child.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
- Official code
- 747.605(15)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The provider did not have any admission paperwork for two children enrolled and present at the operation during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children enrolled and present at the operation did not have any proof of the required immunizations.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.613(a) - Required Immunizations
- Official code
- 747.613(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.623(3) - Immunizations-Completed official record from doctor's office or pharmacy
- Official code
- 747.623(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children enrolled and present at the operation during inspection did not have a statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The provider did not have any records of attendance for each child.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
- Official code
- 747.635(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The provider did not conduct severe weather drills 4 times in a calendar year.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
- Official code
- 747.5005(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The provider is not inspecting the fire extinguisher monthly.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
- Official code
- 747.5107(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fire drills are not being practiced monthly and during more than one drill the provider logged that they were not able to exit in 3 minutes or less.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 747.5005(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The provider is not testing the carbon monoxide detection system monthly.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.5337(b)(2) - CO Detection System Connected to Alarm or Smoke Detection System- Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
- Official code
- 747.5337(b)(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The provider did not conduct lock-down drills 4 times in a calendar year.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
- Official code
- 747.5005(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The provider is not testing the smoke detectors monthly.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
- Official code
- 747.5115
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The provider last completed the CPSC annual certification in 2018.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 747.3935(b)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The provider does not have any documentation of vaccinations for the dog present at the operation.
- Correction deadline
- April 21, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
- Official code
- 747.3703(a)
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The provider did not have a health statement for the dog present at the operation.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
- Official code
- 747.3703(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Neosporin was present in the first aid kit that expired in 2023. It was removed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3803(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
- Official code
- 747.3803(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not include promotion of physical activity or the duration.
- Correction deadline
- April 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 747.501(8)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not include parent's rights.
- Correction deadline
- April 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
- Official code
- 747.501(9)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not include infant safe sleep.
- Correction deadline
- April 24, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
- Official code
- 747.501(6)
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The provider did not have a menu for today's breakfast available for review or any prior menus available for review during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3113(4) - Menus Available to Licensing
- Official code
- 747.3113(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- One adult was present in the home without a background check during inspection. The individual left during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- April 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A current product certification form was not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- August 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 747.3935(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- An infant not yet on table food does not have feeding instructions.
- Correction deadline
- August 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 747.2321(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Screen time was available for children under 2 years old. This was corrected when the televsion was turned off.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 747.2105(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver does not have any annual training on file.
- Correction deadline
- October 14, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
- Official code
- 747.1303(5)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Two children do not have admission information available for review.
- Correction deadline
- August 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children do not have immunization information on file. One child does not have current immunizations on file.
- Correction deadline
- August 27, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There is no current record of safety drills documentation, includeing tests of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide dectors, or fire extinguishers.
- Correction deadline
- August 27, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
- Official code
- 747.801(7)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An individual older than 14 is living in the home and does not have a background check.
- Correction deadline
- August 16, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
- Official code
- 745.621(a)(5)
No recorded violations in this report