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Read Institute of Texas

6509 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, Plano, TX 75023-3402

Operation number:
1089426
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Collin
Capacity:
147
License effective:
July 21, 2010
Hours:
08:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4694436175
Email:
info@readintexas.com

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 12 available inspections for Read Institute of Texas from February 25, 2022 through October 23, 2025.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 57 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 23, 2025 and involved health or food records.

Recordkeeping was a higher-concern topic that showed up in seven inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
12

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
57

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
26

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 75023

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
4.75
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
58%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
83%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
1.18

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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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the 7 personnel files reviewed, 3 caregivers were required to have form 2912 in their file and did not.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.901(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of 10 children record's reviewed, 4 did not have a current health statement from a doctor.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A Food allergy plan was not on file for one child in care with diagnosed food allergies.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(15)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the 7 caregiver files reviewed, 3 did not have current CPR/First Aid Training.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There is a piece of cracked plastic on one of the structures outside.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
This standard was found to be deficient as the outdoor picnic table is damaged with broken and splintered woood posing a safety risk to children. Repair or replacement is required.
Correction deadline
November 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
This standard was found to be deficient as cleaning liquids were accessible to children which is a safety hazard. This was corrected during the inspection as all cleaning liquids were removed and stored in a locked cabinet.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
This standard was found to be deficient as the school was not able to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical fan was accessble to children in a classroom, posing a safety risk. This standard was corrected during the inspection as the fan was removed from the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
This standard was found to be deficient as the school did not have current liability insurance on file.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
Official code
746.203(1)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 of the 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement during an inspection on 1/4/2024. The operation was given an extension date of 2/23/24 to obtain the health care statements, however, the operation did not obtain all the children's health statements.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 of the 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A special care needs acknowledgment must be signed by the parent and filed in the children's file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
Official code
746.605(13)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Equipment that is required to be mounted per manufacture instructions, was not mounted.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
Official code
746.4601(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The equipment appears to be residential in nature and the operation does not have manufacturer instructions available for review.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.4601(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A location where the children and caregivers would evacuate to in case of an emergency is not shown on the evacuation diagram.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
Official code
746.5207(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The director stated she was informed in February of 2023 that she needed her own fire panel, but has not had this installed or had a fire inspection completed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
There was not any information for the support of inclusive services in the operational policy.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At follow-up, none of the staff present had current CPR/First Aid. This was discussed with the director who stated she was going to have it scheduled for today.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 of the 4 children's files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 of 4 employee files reviewed did not have a copy of the employee's drivers license or state identification.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Official code
746.901(8)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A special care needs acknowledgment must be signed by the parent and filed in the children's file.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
Official code
746.605(13)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
3 of the 4 employee files reviewed did not have personnel policies signed.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
Official code
746.901(6)(B)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
3 of 4 employee files reviewed did not have a signed operational policy statement.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Official code
746.901(6)(A)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
No fire drills were documented since August of 2023, smoke detector checks had not been documented since August 2023, fire extinguisher checks had not been documented since August 2023, no lock down drills had been document for 2023, and 2 severe weather drills were documented for 2023 when the requirement is 4. I asked the director if they had done these drills and checks, she informed me she had, but did not document them.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One caregiver did not have a signed affidavit in their file or available for review.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 of the 4 employee files reviewed did not have orientation.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Official code
746.901(10)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
None of the staff present had current CPR/First Aid. This was discussed with the director who stated she was going to have it scheduled for today.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There was not a posting or a policy regarding the operation being a gang free zone.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.501(b)(2) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
Official code
746.501(b)(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
There was no promotion of physical activity in the operational policy.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
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: Administrative posting
Report finding
Keeping Children Safe notification was not posted.
Correction deadline
January 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
Official code
746.401(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
There was not any information for the support of inclusive services in the operational policy.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Policies for parents to review compliance reports were not written in the operational policy.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
Official code
746.501(a)(22)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A two year old was walking around with a bottle, after being informed the child cannot walk around with the bottle, the operation continued to allow this.
Correction deadline
January 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Official code
746.2505(4)(C)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning materials were stored on a low shelf in the bathroom accessible to children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A location where the children and caregivers would evacuate to in case of an emergency is not shown on the evacuation diagram.
Correction deadline
January 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
Official code
746.5207(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Playground checklist were not completed monthly, when I asked the director if the checklist had been completed monthly - she stated no. The operation had only completed the checklist for April, May, and August for 2023.
Correction deadline
January 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no loose fill installed around any of the play equipment that is used for outdoor play.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
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
Medication was given to two different children and not signed by either of the parents.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Official code
746.3803(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The director stated she was informed in February of 2023 that she needed her own fire panel, but has not had this installed or had a fire inspection completed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Equipment that is required to be mounted per manufacture instructions, was not mounted.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
Official code
746.4601(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The equipment appears to be residential in nature and the operation does not have manufacturer instructions available for review.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.4601(2)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation was osberved to not have an annual fire inspection or document stating one is scheduled from the county fire deparment or fire marshal.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A support staff caregiver was observed to be in direct care of children without an active background check.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2023
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
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not complete the required survey of employees that left employment of the operation.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One child's vision and hearing screening and still not on file for review.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Official code
746.603(a)(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of inspection, one child is still missing their health statement.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's last documented fire drill was in April 2022. No documentation of any other fire, severe weather, or lockdown drills were available since then.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of inspection, two children did not have a copy of their vision and hearing screen on file.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Official code
746.603(a)(6)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At the time of inspection, the operation did not have a copy of their most recent health inspection on file for review.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Official code
746.801(12)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child did not have their most current immunization record, according to their age, on file for review.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of inspection, the director did not have a copy of her Photo ID, notarized affidavit, or personnel form for information on file for review.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of inspection, there was no personnel or training documentation present for the second caregiver.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of inspection, one child did not have a health statement on file for review.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation had not completed the CPSC certification form at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation had a dome jungle gym present at the center at the time of inspection. The structure had just been purchased and placed at the center over the summer.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4603(2) - Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
Official code
746.4603(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation had a composite play structure present at the time of inspection. The structure had swings and a slide connected.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
Official code
746.4701(c)