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The Play Yard LP

15299 S IH 35, Salado, TX 76571-9509

Operation number:
893137
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
89
License effective:
May 12, 2008
Hours:
06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2549471153
Email:
theplayyard@aol.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 22 available inspections for The Play Yard LP from December 14, 2021 through July 14, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 13, 2026 and involved licensing compliance.

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
22

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 12 local median in Bell County

Compared to 158 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.73
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
41%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
41%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.26

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the operation was not following their safety plan that was put in place for investigation 3211648
Correction deadline
July 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Observed a 16 year old who has not yet completed high school in ratio by herself.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1107(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
Official code
746.1107(1)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed an infant under 6 months old laying on a boppy pillow while a caregiver held a bottle to the infant's mouth.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Official code
746.2419(1)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance when a positive drug test confirmed this while staff was present at the operation during operational hours.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Official code
746.3703(c)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Observed three people who transport but do not have current transportation training.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During an investigation, it was found that a caregiver fell asleep while on the playground supervising children. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 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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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed a caregiver standing in a doorway of two classrooms while the children were sleeping, One classroom had 15 children and the other classroom had 14 children. The children were not combined in a centralized location. This was corrected when another teacher came into the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(1) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location
Official code
746.1613(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed a soft fabric cover on the infant changing mat. This was corrected when it was removed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed anchoring nails sticking out of the playground equipment. This was corrected when the nails were hammered back in. There was also rotted wood on one equipment that needs to be replaced.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation's annual fire inspection was overdue by 6 weeks.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that in the two year old classroom the mats were arranged in a way that did not leave a walkway between all of the mats for each caregiver and child. This was corrected at inspection when a few of the mats were rearranged.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Official code
746.2909(4)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two infants diapers were changed and their caregivers did not wash their hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when both infants hands were cleaned after state licensing asked them to.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that the toddler classroom did not wash their hands after coming inside from playing outside. This was corrected at inspection when the group of children washed their hands after state licensing asked them to.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Official code
746.3417(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the loose fill on the playground was less than 1 inch in some areas, such as at the bottom of slides.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the operation was not completing the daily building and grounds safety checklist.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that there was an ABC mat, placed over concrete as unitary surfacing for a slide fall zone, however the manufacturer of this mat does not state that this is an appropriate unitary surfacing over concrete. This was corrected at inspection when the slides were removed from the infant playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4911(b) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - Over Concrete or Asphalt
Official code
746.4911(b)