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State records list 11 cited deficiencies dated March 15, 2024 to April 14, 2026 (4 High, 4 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 2 corrected at inspection, 9 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 11 cited deficiencies for Childrens Cottage Infant Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 4 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-29.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 2 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| 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.
2026-04-14 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-28
2026-04-14 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-08
2026-04-14 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-28
2026-04-14 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children. Correction made: The infant caregiver removed the cleaning products and stored them in a location that is not accessible to the children.
2026-04-14 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-28. Correction verified: 2026-04-29.
In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.
2026-04-14 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-22.
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.
2026-04-14 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-28. Correction verified: 2026-04-29.
During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.
2025-04-14 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-04-22.
A caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of required annual training for December 2023 to December 2024. The primary caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
2025-04-14 · 746.4003(b) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-04-22.
The first aid kit contains ointments and antiseptic solution that have expired.
2025-04-14 · 746.901(1) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-04-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Three employees' hire dates were missing from the file. Correction: The director documented the three employees' hire dates.
2024-04-15 · 746.3415(2) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-15. Correction verified: 2024-05-09.
During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash her hands after feeding one infant and beginnning to feed another infant.
2024-04-15 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-22. Correction verified: 2024-04-18.
During the inspection 2 out of 3 caregivers in a classroom was found to not have had current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrom, head trauma and early brain development as required.
2024-03-15 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-25. Correction verified: 2024-05-09.
A caregiver redirected children in care by tapping them on the hand and using a toy to tap on the child?s head.
2024-03-15 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-25. Correction verified: 2024-05-09.
The director did not self-report an allegation brought to their attention by another caregiver.
2023-04-17 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-24. Correction verified: 2023-04-20.
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include physician information.
2023-04-17 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-21. Correction verified: 2023-04-20.
During the walkthrough I observed two changing mats with holes.
2023-04-17 · 746.1301(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-15. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
During review of personnel records the director was found to not have completed the 30 hours of annual training as required.
2023-04-17 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-15. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
2023-04-17 · 746.901(6)(A) · Medium
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-15. Correction verified: 2023-05-09.
During revierw of records 1 out of 6 files reviewed did not include signed policies.
2023-04-17 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-15. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a health statement.
2023-04-17 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-15. Correction verified: 2023-05-09.
During review of records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include a notarized affidavit.
2023-04-17 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-15. Correction verified: 2023-05-09.
During review of infants 3 infants were found to not have current feeding instructions.
2023-04-17 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-15. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for emergency contacts.
2022-06-09 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-09. Correction verified: 2022-06-15.
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 5 infants with a SAG of 0-11 months when the second caregiver walked out of the classroom to go into another room. This was corrected when the caregiver came back into the classroom.
2022-06-09 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-13. Correction verified: 2022-06-15.
A caregiver was observed supervising 4 infants in the infant classroom without cleared eligible background check results.
2022-01-18 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-01-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the follow up inspection it was found that one caregiver was present counted in ratio with a inactive background check.
2021-11-17 · 746.1613(a) · Medium
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-18.
During investigation inspection it was observed that the 12-18-month room only had one caregiver with 11 children during naptime.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=100380
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.