747.2703: Discipline - Use Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Child-Care Homes
As of October 10, 2026, statewide records in this dataset list 13 citations across 11 providers.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 0 |
| Medium High | 7 |
| Medium | 6 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
Sample inspector narratives
A caregiver was observed tapping a child's leg and not using positive methods of discipline.
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used physical contact as a method of discipline rather than using positive guidance techniques that encourage the child's self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction.
Toddler children and children up to 4 years old are being required to remain in time out for up to 5 minutes which over the one minute per year requirement.
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