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Mi Casita

6002 SOUTHWEST BLVD, Benbrook, TX 76109-3912

Operation number:
1657156
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
108
License effective:
January 12, 2018
Hours:
07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8179265693
Email:
fortworth@micasitapreschool.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 24 available inspections for Mi Casita from September 9, 2021 through May 20, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
24

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

14 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
18

12 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 7 local median in 76109

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.08
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
46%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.63

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
I conducted the walkthrough for indoor and outdoor. I observed two playgrounds for toddlers and preschoolers. There are some new wood chips under the equipment, but only 2 inches of loose fill (see picture)
Correction deadline
May 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
I conducted the walkthrough for indoor and outdoor. I observed two playgrounds for toddlers and preschoolers. There are some new wood chips under the equipment, but only 2 inches of loose fill (see picture)
Correction deadline
May 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
I visited the operation for monitoring on 4/20/2026 and today. The Interim Director is not present both times. According to Admin, the interim director is only at the facility on Thursday and Friday. She is still in the process of moving from Pennsylvania to Texas.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Official code
746.1011(a)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the walk-through, I observed that neither of the outdoor playgrounds has enough loose-fill surfacing (Less 1 inch)
Correction deadline
May 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
During the inspection, I observed that a child's epinephrine had expired on 3/2026. An assistant called the mother to request the medication.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
Official code
746.3803(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the HASA review of 10 children s immunization records, 4 children did not have current immunization records.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregivers did not use positive methods of discipline and guidance to improve the behavioral concerns.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was grabbing a child when the child was upset.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver did not support the child's physical or emotional needs when the child got hurt.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver did not interact positively with the child.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Operation policies stating the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter was not available to review at time of inspection.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Instructions on how a parent may access the Minimum standards on line, Texas Abuse and Neglect Hot line; and HHSC website were not available for review at time of inspection in the operation policies.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Official code
746.501(a)(23)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was determined during an investigation an infant was served a food item identified as a diagnosed food allergy resulting in emergency medical treatment.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Official code
746.3301(i)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During an investigation it was determined two infant bottles were not labeled. This resulted in an infant given the incorrect bottle and having an allergic reaction.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Individual without an active background check was observed alone with children.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Official code
745.621(a)(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two children observed at operation did not have enrollment paperwork on file. Corrected when enrollment forms were filled out at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Official code
746.603(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Three children were observed alone in a room without a qualified caregiver at time of inspection. This was corrected when children were brought to a classroom with a qualified caregiver.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(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
746.1205(a)(4)
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Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
Medications no longer in use are not being returned to parent or discarded. The violation was corrected at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
There Epi-Pens were not in their orginal container.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to have a parent sign a written incident report.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Official code
746.701(1)
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Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
One Epi-Pen expired in 10/2022.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3811 - Notify Parents in Policy if Not Administering Medication
Official code
746.3811
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two staff did not have training in First Aid and CPR.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant's feeding schedule had not bee updated or signed by the parent.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant did not have a written feeding schedule available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)