The following safety hazards were observed: * The home has chickens and ducks. The chicken coops must be made inaccessible to the children who will be in care. *There were several extension cords accessible to children. They must be made in accessible. *There was a grill and burn barrel that is accessible to the children who will be in care. *A play structure in the backyard was observed to be unsafe. It was easily shaken and the wood on the structure was not stable. A follow up inspection was conducted. The hose and extension cords have been removed. The grill has been covered and the burn barrel moved. The play structure has been removed. The chicken coop has been made made inaccessible. The coop where the ducks are located was not made inaccessbile.
The air conditioner condenser was accessible to the children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2026
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
747.3501(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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The following safety hazards were observed: * The home has chickens and ducks. The chicken coops must be made inaccessible to the children who will be in care. *There were several extension cords accessible to children. They must be made in accessible. *There was a grill and burn barrel that is accessible to the children who will be in care. *A play structure in the backyard was observed to be unsafe. It was easily shaken and the wood on the structure was not stable.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2026
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
747.3501
Higher concern: Other violations
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A trampoline was observed in the backyard. This must be made inaccessible to the children in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2026
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
Official code
747.4403(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
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The home has animals. This information must be located in the operational policies.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2026
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
Official code
747.501(7)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
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The operational policies were lacking information related to the promotion of physical activity.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2026
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
747.501(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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The evacuation plan was lacking documentation for the designated location inside where children and caregivers go in the event of severe weather or lock down.
The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence. Additionally, the provider did not immediately allow access to a child in care when a parent arrived to pick up the child.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Official code
745.8411(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
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Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.
The child care provider was not cooperative with the investigation and inspection process even with law enforcement presence. Additionally, the provider did not immediately allow access to a child in care when a parent arrived to pick up the child.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2026
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Official code
745.8411(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the information gathered, childcare has taken place that is subject to a licensed childcare home.