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Texas HHSC records list 24 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 21, 2026.
The same records list 34 cited deficiencies dated September 24, 2024 to August 13, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 21 High, 10 Medium High, 3 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 31 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 31 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 34 cited deficiencies for Tuck Street Early Education Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (21 High, 10 Medium High, 3 Medium).
Records list 24 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-21.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 21 |
| Medium High | 10 |
| 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.
2026-08-13 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
During the inspection of the active play space, rotten boards with exposed nails were found on the ground, seating with splintering wood was observed, a jagged broken plastic tub was observed and green algae had begun to grow in the outdoor sink.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-27
2026-08-12 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver chose to flick a child in care in the mouth as a form of discipline.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-04
2026-08-12 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
The operation has earned many high weighted deficiencies since June of 2026, including multiple citations for employees engaging in prohibited punishments.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-04
2026-08-13 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-27. Correction verified: 2026-09-10.
During the inspection of the active play space, rotten boards with exposed nails were found on the ground, seating with splintering wood was observed, a jagged broken plastic tub was observed and green algae had begun to grow in the outdoor sink.
2026-08-12 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-04. Correction verified: 2026-09-10.
The operation did not make a report to CCR within two days of becoming aware that an employee used corporal punishment on a child in care.
2026-08-12 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-04. Correction verified: 2026-09-10.
The operation has earned many high weighted deficiencies since June of 2026, including multiple citations for employees engaging in prohibited punishments.
2026-08-12 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-04. Correction verified: 2026-09-10.
A caregiver chose to flick a child in care in the mouth as a form of discipline.
2026-07-10 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-06. Correction verified: 2026-08-21.
It was determined that the permit holder told staff not to comply with a DFPS safety plan and allowed the staff member to supervise children alone.
2026-07-10 · 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: 2026-08-06. Correction verified: 2026-08-21.
It was determined that a child was unsupervised in a classroom.
2026-07-07 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-07. Correction verified: 2026-07-21.
A caregiver was observed standing over a child while talking harshly to them and yelling at them.
2026-07-07 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-07. Correction verified: 2026-07-21.
A caregiver was observed during the walkthrough grabbing and pushing a child in the classroom as a form of discipline.
2026-07-07 · 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: 2026-07-07. Correction verified: 2026-07-21.
During the walkthrough two children were found alone in the classroom bathroom. They were two years old. There was no caregiver present in the classroom. This was corrected after approximatley one minute when the caregiver returned to the classroom and I notified them of the children in the bathroom.
2026-06-25 · 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: 2026-06-25. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
During an unannounced inspection, a caregiver was observed to be on her phone. The caregiver immediately put her phone in her pocket when she realized that CCR was in the room.
2026-06-25 · 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: 2026-06-25. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
During an unannounced inspection, a child was observed to be standing on top of a table. The caregiver did not remove the child from the top of the table until CCR entered the room.
2026-06-25 · 746.1003(3) · High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-03. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
During an unannounced inspection, a caregiver was observed to be frustrated with a child who has special needs.
2026-06-22 · 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: 2026-08-06. Correction verified: 2026-08-21.
It was determined that a caregiver was not supervising children when they were fighting in the school age classroom.
2026-06-16 · 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: 2026-06-16. Correction verified: 2026-06-25.
During a walkthrough of the operation, multiple children were able to walk out of a classroom and a child was observed to be jumping out of a chair without any redirection. It was also found that a child was able to stab multiple children with a pencil with no redirection from a caregiver.
2026-06-03 · 746.2807 · Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-07-21.
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver slapped their own child while at the operation.
2026-06-03 · 746.3703(d) · High
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-07-21.
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Multiple staff members stated that they were vaping on the operation's premises.
2026-06-03 · 746.1201(2) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-07-21.
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver stated that she hates the children and does not like them. This statement was made to a parent, in front of the children, and to a child.
2026-06-03 · 746.1205(a)(5) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-07-21.
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. During a visit to the operation, CCI observed children walking out of a classroom without a caregiver's knowledge.
2026-06-03 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-07-21.
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. During an inspection, DFPS observed a write up in an employee's file stating that there was a verbal altercation in a classroom and profanity was used.
2026-06-03 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-07-21.
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. Multiple staff and parents have observed a caregiver yelling at children in care.
2026-06-03 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-07-21.
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. The operation has had a high number of repeated deficiencies in a short period of time.
2026-06-03 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-07-21.
This investigation was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and determined to be deficient. A parent observed a caregiver yank on a child in care.
2026-06-03 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
The operation had two caregivers engage in a physical fight at the operation in the infant room with infants present.
2026-06-03 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
The operation designee asked the Director to avoid or delay reporting a serious incident to parents that required reporting to parents.
2026-06-03 · 746.307(b)(4) · High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
The operation had two caregivers engage in a physical fight at the operation in the infant room with infants present and did not notify the parents of these infants of this situation until several days later.
2026-05-04 · 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: 2026-05-08. Correction verified: 2026-05-22.
On 5/7/2026, the DFPS investigator observed a child unsupervised by their caregiver for approximately three minutes.
2026-03-17 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-09. Correction verified: 2026-04-13.
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with multiple parents, it was determined that their children's diapers are not being promptly changed.
2026-03-17 · 746.307(c) · Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-09. Correction verified: 2026-04-13.
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with multiple parents and review of incident reports, it was determined that parents have not been receiving same day communication regarding minor injuries that their children received while in care.
2026-03-17 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-09. Correction verified: 2026-04-13.
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with caregivers, it was determined that the caregivers are not consistently filling out and sharing the infant daily reports with the parents which includes information about diaper changes, food/bottles consumed, times the infant slept, infant's general mood for the day and summary of the infant's activities.
2025-04-22 · 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: 2025-06-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection a caregiver who had an inactive background check status was present and caring for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the person was sent home.
2024-09-24 · 746.3407(13) · Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-09-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection there were hazardous materials stored in an unlocked cabinet, within the reach of children, located in the preschool restroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the cabinet was safeguarded by staff.
2024-09-24 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-15. Correction verified: 2024-11-13.
Two out of ten children's records did not contain physician's health statements.
2024-09-24 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-08. Correction verified: 2024-10-04.
The training records for two caregivers did not have training in storing and handling of hazardous materials, and responding to food allergies.
2024-09-24 · 746.3503(d) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-09-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection the diaper changing tables in the Infant and Waddler classrooms were placed next to hand washing sinks which were not operating. This was corrected during the inspection in the Waddler classroom when the diaper changing table was moved next to the restroom.
2023-06-08 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-25. Correction verified: 2023-09-27.
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined that caregivers spank children as a form of punishment.
2023-06-08 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-31. Correction verified: 2023-08-31.
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they allowed a group of children to move heavy tables in the classroom, which resulted in another child becoming seriously injured.
2023-06-08 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-31. Correction verified: 2023-08-31.
The operation allowed a staff member who has a conditional status which states that the person must never be left alone with a child or group of children, including during transportation, to transport a child from the facility.
2022-06-17 · 746.2805(10) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection a two year old child was observed sitting in a high chair during naptime and the child was given a quiet activity at that time. One hour later, the child was observed still sitting in the high chair and did not have a quiet activity. This was corrected during the inspection when the director instructed the caregiver to remove the child from the high chair.
2022-06-17 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-06-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver who is on a provisional status which included a condition in which states that they are not allowed to be alone with a group of children was left alone and in charge of a group of children in a classroom during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver with no conditions was asked to go into the classroom with the caregiver.
2022-06-17 · 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: 2022-06-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver who is on a provisional status which included a condition in which states that they are not allowed to be alone with a group of children was left alone and in charge of a group of children in a classroom during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver with no conditions was asked to go into the classroom with the caregiver.
2022-06-16 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-10. Correction verified: 2022-08-17.
This standard was evaluated during the inspection and was found to be deficient. The operation has not been providing or sharing infant daily reports to the parents.
2022-06-16 · 746.3501(1) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-10. Correction verified: 2022-08-17.
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. An infant's soiled or wet diapers were not changed promptly.
2022-02-01 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-08. Correction verified: 2022-02-14.
At the time of inspection the driver for the operation did not have current transportation training on file for review. The driver's last transportation training was last documented in January 2017.
2022-02-01 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-15. Correction verified: 2022-02-14.
At the time of inspection one child did not have the required health statement on file for review.
2022-02-01 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-15. Correction verified: 2022-02-14.
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have their required immunizations record on file. The records needed to be updated.
2022-02-01 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-15. Correction verified: 2022-02-22.
At the time of inspection the center did not have the most recent health inspection on file for review.
2021-09-27 · 746.2419(7) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-09-29. Correction verified: 2021-10-20.
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that infants are allowed to fall asleep in their cribs while holding their bottles.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1206518
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