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Joanna Lara

1022 BRIGHAM DR, Forney, TX 75126-3803

Operation number:
1746007
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:
Kaufman
Capacity:
11
License effective:
September 29, 2022
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2108527957
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for Joanna Lara from August 19, 2022 through July 7, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 7, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 2 local median in 75126

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.17
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
67%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.21

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.

Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver did not have current CPR practiced on a manikin.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Official code
747.1313(b)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain a record of sign-in and out or attendance.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The home did not have current pet vaccination documentation at the time of the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
Official code
747.801(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two children did not have children records available for review and two children lacked current immunization records and a health statement.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
747.801(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The safety drill documentation was not being maintained.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
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
The operation allowed a household member to be present before receiving a background check determination of Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
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
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire drill conducted was in May 2025.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 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: Other violations
Report finding
There were no menus created.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
Official code
747.3113(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of six files were missing the immunization records during the visit.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children. 4/11/24-Primary caregiver's son (23Y) is now living permanently in the home as of 4/7/24. He has no background check submitted.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 2024
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
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An 9 month infant was observed asleep on a restrictive device (baby bouncer) in the master bedroom.
Correction deadline
April 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2024
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: Background screening
Report finding
A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children.
Correction deadline
April 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no fire extinguisher with the type 3A-40BC in the home available during the visit.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Official code
747.5103