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Texas HHSC records list 15 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 25, 2026.
The same records list 6 cited deficiencies dated December 12, 2023 to February 20, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 1 Medium High).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 6 cited deficiencies for By the Barnyard Gate in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 1 Medium High).
Records list 15 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-25.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 1 |
| Medium | 0 |
| 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.
2026-02-20 · 746.3703(b) · High
No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
A caregiver consumed THC from a vape that was kept in the caregiver pocket. The caregiver went in the bathroom and smoked the vape. The caregiver returned to the classroom to care for children until the operation management staff determined a vape had been used. The operation…
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-24
2026-02-20 · 746.3703(d) · High
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
A caregiver smoked a THC vape in the child care operation.
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-24
2025-10-09 · 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
Caregiver left a child unattended in the classroom for 10 minutes.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-23
2026-02-20 · 746.3703(d) · High
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-24. Correction verified: 2026-03-02.
A caregiver smoked a THC vape in the child care operation.
2026-02-20 · 746.3703(b) · High
No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-24. Correction verified: 2026-03-02.
A caregiver consumed THC from a vape that was kept in the caregiver pocket. The caregiver went in the bathroom and smoked the vape. The caregiver returned to the classroom to care for children until the operation management staff determined a vape had been used. The operation immediately terminated the caregiver once they confirmed the issue.
2025-10-09 · 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: 2025-10-23. Correction verified: 2025-10-27.
Caregiver left a child unattended in the classroom for 10 minutes.
2025-08-19 · 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: 2025-08-28. Correction verified: 2025-09-08.
A child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
2025-05-23 · 746.1203(4) · Medium High
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-30. Correction verified: 2025-06-05.
Classroom was left unattended for approximately four minutes.
2023-12-12 · 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: 2024-01-05. Correction verified: 2024-01-18.
A child was left on the playground unattended.
2022-11-14 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-30. Correction verified: 2022-12-01.
The operation has not had a fire inspection conducted since 8/4/21.
2022-11-14 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-22. Correction verified: 2022-12-01.
Two of the buses used for transportation did not have active working child safety alarms.
2022-03-10 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two motion devices were observed in a playyard as a sleeping infant. This was corrected at inspection by the Director who removed the items.
2022-03-08 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-28. Correction verified: 2022-04-14.
The standard evaluated was found to be deficient. A child was left on the playground, unattended for around 11 minutes.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1155047
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.