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Texas HHSC records list 21 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 29, 2026.
The same records list 25 cited deficiencies dated September 6, 2024 to November 19, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 10 High, 12 Medium High, 3 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 23 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 23 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 25 cited deficiencies for Caterpillar Corner in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (10 High, 12 Medium High, 3 Medium).
Records list 21 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-29.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 10 |
| Medium High | 12 |
| Medium | 3 |
| 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.
2025-11-19 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash their hands or the infants hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands and the infants hands bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected at inspection
2025-11-19 · 746.3407(5) · Medium High
Sanitize Potty-Chairs
A potty chair in the 2 year old room was not sanitized after use and still contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chair was removed from the room brining the operation into compliance.
Corrected at inspection
2025-04-29 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Personnel did not have the required health and safety trainigs.
Correction date recorded: 2025-05-13
2025-11-19 · 746.3407(5) · Medium High
Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-11-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A potty chair in the 2 year old room was not sanitized after use and still contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chair was removed from the room brining the operation into compliance.
2025-11-19 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-11-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash their hands or the infants hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands and the infants hands bringing the operation into compliance.
2025-04-29 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-13. Correction verified: 2025-05-08.
Personnel did not have the required health and safety trainigs.
2025-04-01 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-03. Correction verified: 2025-04-03.
The grass was overgrown in the playground area.
2025-03-28 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-17. Correction verified: 2025-04-29.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a toddler was left alone outside for a 2-minute duration in the enclosed playground.
2025-03-28 · 746.307(b)(4) · High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-17. Correction verified: 2025-04-29.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that the parents were not notified for approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes of their child being left alone outside unsupervised.
2025-03-25 · 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-27. Correction verified: 2025-03-25.
One personnel file for a current employee was missing proof of orientation. One former employee file was missing proof of orientation.
2025-03-18 · 746.301(8) · Medium
Notification of Planned Closure
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-18. Correction verified: 2025-03-25.
An attempt was made to conduct an unannounced monitoring/Plan of Action inspection. The operation was closed. The permit holder/director failed to notify CCR of the closure for the week of Spring Break.
2024-12-04 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-17. Correction verified: 2024-12-19.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that two young children in care were unsupervised by the caregivers for less than a 25 second duration. This was self-reported by the operation and confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.
2024-11-25 · 746.2401(6) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-16. Correction verified: 2024-12-19.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an 11-month-old child in care was asleep in the crib with a tight-fitting bib secured around the infant's neck. There was also a pacifier clip and string that was observed around the infant's neck while the infant was sleeping.
2024-11-25 · 746.1205(a)(5) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-16. Correction verified: 2024-12-19.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an infant in care walked out of the infant classroom and into the operation's hallway unsupervised. The infant in care was left in the hallway unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes. This was confirmed reviewing surveillance footage.
2024-11-25 · 746.2409(a)(8) · High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Drop gates, if present fasten securely and cannot be opened by a child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-16. Correction verified: 2024-12-19.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver left the side drop gate down on a crib and walked away from the crib while the infant was awake. This was confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.
2024-11-25 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-16. Correction verified: 2024-12-19.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver supervising infants in care and counted in child/caregiver ratio was on their personal cell phone. This was confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.
2024-11-25 · 746.2427 · High
AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-16. Correction verified: 2024-12-19.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver placed an infant in care on their stomach to sleep. Numerous infants were observed sleeping on their stomachs in their cribs. This was confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.
2024-11-05 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-05. Correction verified: 2024-11-13.
One caregiver was left alone with 8 children in care, ages 13 months-20 months with a specified age group of 12-17 months and a 1:5 ratio. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when another caregiver arrived from lunch, placing the operation back into compliance.
2024-11-05 · 746.1403(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-20. Correction verified: 2024-11-13.
A volunteer caring for infants and counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have the required 8 hours of Pre-Service Training.
2024-11-05 · 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: 2024-11-25. Correction verified: 2024-11-25.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a prospective caregiver with a "pending" background status had access to children in care without an eligibility notification, placing children in care at risk of harm.
2024-11-01 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-15. Correction verified: 2024-11-05.
Two volunteers did not have a file of the required paperwork. One caregiver and one operational employee did not have proof of CPR First Aid to review.
2024-11-01 · 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: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-04.
During the unannounced investigation inspection there were two individuals present in the operation without eligible background checks. This was immediately corrected when both individuals left the operation.
2024-11-01 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-15. Correction verified: 2024-11-05.
During the unannounced investigation inspection files were audited. One caregiver working in the classroom did not have the required annual training.
2024-09-20 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-11. Correction verified: 2024-10-16.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation through surveillance footage that multiple caregivers failed to adequately supervise young children in care while they were on their cell phone. The lack of supervision subsequently led to a child in care consuming a mushroom while on the playground.
2024-09-20 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-11. Correction verified: 2024-10-16.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation when reviewing surveillance footage that multiple caregivers were on their cell phones while supervising young children in care on the playground.
2024-09-20 · 746.3701(6) · Medium High
Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-11. Correction verified: 2024-10-16.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation toxic mushrooms were located on the playground where young children in care play. The young children in care had access to the toxic mushrooms.
2024-09-20 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-11. Correction verified: 2024-10-16.
The caregiver, director, or designee failed to check the outdoor playground area for hazards prior to children in care having access.
2024-09-06 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-20. Correction verified: 2024-09-19.
2 of the 8 immunziation records audited did not have a current immunization record on file.
2023-10-05 · 746.1203(5) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-02. Correction verified: 2023-11-07.
One caregiver failed to interact positively with two children in care by using excessive force.
2023-10-05 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-02. Correction verified: 2023-11-07.
Three young children in care were left unsupervised by a caregiver for a duration of approximately 3 minutes.
2023-10-05 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-02. Correction verified: 2023-11-07.
The operation staff failed to report an incident within the required time frame. The incident occurred on 9/26/23. The incident was not reported to Child Care Regulation until 10/5/23.
2023-05-04 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-18. Correction verified: 2023-05-09.
Infant feeding instructions was current for 1 out of 8 infants in care enrolled.
2023-02-03 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-17. Correction verified: 2023-02-16.
During the inspection 3 of the 4 personnel records surveyed did not have the required health and safety trainings.
2023-02-03 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-01.
During the inspection it was determined that the operation's transportation bus did not have an electronic safety alarm system.
2023-02-03 · 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: 2023-02-03. Correction verified: 2023-02-03.
It was determined that 2 caregivers were watching children in care with pending background checks. The caregivers were allowed unsupervised access to the children in care. This was immediately corrected by removing the caregivers from the classroom, placing the operation back into compliance.
2023-02-03 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-17. Correction verified: 2023-02-16.
During the unannounced inspection multiple holes in the ground were observed on the playground presenting a tripping hazard for the children in care.
2023-02-03 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-17. Correction verified: 2023-02-16.
The annual fire inspection was not available for review. The last annual fire inspection available was for 6/22/2021.
2023-02-03 · 746.5311(a) · High
Smoke-Detection System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-10. Correction verified: 2023-02-16.
During the inspection one of the infant classrooms was missing a smoke detector. The annual fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection.
2023-01-26 · 746.3805(a)(1) · High
Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-14. Correction verified: 2023-02-16.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver administered the wrong dosage of medication to a child in care, making a medication error.
2023-01-26 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-14. Correction verified: 2023-02-16.
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver did not have current medication training when dispensing medication to a child in care.
2022-02-07 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-02-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the unannounced follow-up inspection safety straps were missing from the high chair table in an infant classroom. The chairs that had safety straps were not fastened. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by fastening the safety straps and removing children in care from the high chair table, placing the operation back into compliance.
2022-02-07 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-07. Correction verified: 2022-02-16.
During the unannounced follow-up inspection the infant caregiver stepped out of the classroom placing the classroom out of compliance with a 1:11 ratio with 12-17 months olds.
2022-02-07 · 746.5015(c) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-02-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the unannounced follow-up inspection a water hose was observed laying on the ground on the playground presenting a tripping hazard. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the water hose from the playground area.
2022-01-11 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-01. Correction verified: 2022-02-07.
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that five children in care were not properly supervised by the caregiver. Five of the children in care exited the gate from the playground and walked into the street towards the stop sign on Avenue R for an undetermined period of time.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1090158
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.