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High risk Illegal Operation - Not Licensed

State rule HRC42.041(a): "Illegal Operation - Not Licensed"

Inspector's note: The operation is not operating with a valid permit.

Corrected Oct 30, 2026, verified by the state Nov 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees who transport children must complete transportation-safety training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(7)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training"

Inspector's note: A caregiver responsible for transporting children had an expired transportation certificate on file. The certificate expired on July 15, 2026, and was not current at the time of review.

Corrected Oct 19, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk If a person's background check came back ineligible, they must be removed from the operation immediately.

State rule 745.635(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter"

Inspector's note: A person with an ineligible background check was present at the operation after receiving notification of their ineligibility by the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU).

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state May 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: Based on the evidence found in the DFPS investigation there?s sufficient evidence that a child in care was physically abused.

Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified by the state Jul 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.

State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"

Inspector's note: Based on the evidence found in the DFPS investigation there?s sufficient evidence that the director displayed inappropriate toward.

Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified by the state Jul 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Incident and illness report forms must be filled in and shared with the parent.

State rule 746.707 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent"

Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation, the parent was not provided an incident report.

Corrected Jul 13, 2026, verified by the state Jul 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: Evidence was obtained of the owner/ director grabbing a child by one arm to remove the child from the play area while the children were outside.

Corrected May 11, 2026, verified by the state May 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: Evidence obtained showed the owner/ director yelling at a child.

Corrected May 11, 2026, verified by the state May 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).