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Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 12 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 4, 2026.
The same records list 8 cited deficiencies dated January 30, 2025 to July 1, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 2 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 8 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 8 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 8 cited deficiencies for Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 2 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-04.
HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight
Citations
High
5
Medium High
2
Medium
1
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.
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
A group of 11 children were outside playing in a inflatable wading pool with water with only two caregivers. There were two 18 month old children, eight 2 year olds and a 3 year old putting the operation out of ratio for wading pool activities. This was corrected when the…
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was not accounted for and left alone unsupervised in the playground for a period of approximately 15 minutes.
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-01. Correction verified: 2026-07-08.
A group of 11 children were outside playing in a inflatable wading pool with water with only two caregivers. There were two 18 month old children, eight 2 year olds and a 3 year old putting the operation out of ratio for wading pool activities. This was corrected when the children stopped the wading pool activity during the inspection and prepared to go back inside of the operation.
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-19. Correction verified: 2025-10-01.
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was not accounted for and left alone unsupervised in the playground for a period of approximately 15 minutes.
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-18. Correction verified: 2025-06-20.
During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver conducing transportation admitted to not conducting a physical walk-through and visual check of the vehicle, including the seats, seat rows, and interior, to ensure no children remain in the vehicle. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a transportation vehicle.
Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-18. Correction verified: 2025-06-20.
During a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver failed to account for all children exiting the vehicle before leaving the vehicle unattended. This resulted in a child in care being left in a transportation vehicle.
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-09. Correction verified: 2022-05-09.
A 12 seat passenger van purchased after 2013 did not have a safety alarm installed.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1057388
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