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Texas HHSC records list 5 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 17, 2026.
The same records list 3 cited deficiencies dated October 28, 2024 to October 22, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 1 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 2 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 2 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 3 cited deficiencies for Growing Roots Kids Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 1 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-17.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 1 |
| 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.
2025-10-22 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One child's admission record was lacking the address for the emergency contact. This was corrected during the inspection when the information was added.
Corrected at inspection
2025-10-22 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Written infant feeding instructions were not available for the infants in care.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-29
2024-10-28 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The operation's vehicles were lacking emergency medical information and authorization forms for each child being transported.
Correction date recorded: 2024-10-30
2025-10-22 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-29. Correction verified: 2025-10-24.
Written infant feeding instructions were not available for the infants in care.
2025-10-22 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-10-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One child's admission record was lacking the address for the emergency contact. This was corrected during the inspection when the information was added.
2024-10-28 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-30. Correction verified: 2024-11-01.
The operation's vehicles were lacking emergency medical information and authorization forms for each child being transported.
2023-02-02 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-03. Correction verified: 2023-02-02.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 Survey data from January 25, 2021, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023, as required.
2023-01-09 · 746.2419(7) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An infant was sleeping in a pack n play with a sippy cup.
2023-01-09 · 746.2405(2) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-09. Correction verified: 2023-01-09.
An infant who is 11 months old and does not walk was napping on a cot.
2022-11-01 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-04. Correction verified: 2022-11-14.
Classrooms do not have detailed activity plans posted.
2022-11-01 · 746.2505(2) · Medium High
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-04. Correction verified: 2022-11-14.
The toddler classroom does not have an adequate amount of toys available for the children in care.
2022-11-01 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The first aid kits in both of the vans did not have cotton balls. This was corrected at inspection.
2022-11-01 · 746.2605(3) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-04. Correction verified: 2022-11-14.
The Pre-K classroom does not have an adequate amount of toys available for the children in care.
2022-11-01 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-02. Correction verified: 2022-11-01.
Two caregivers who provide transportation did not have current transportation training available.
2021-11-02 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-04. Correction verified: 2021-11-03.
One of nine children records evaluated did not have a signed medical consent to treat available.
2021-11-02 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-05. Correction verified: 2021-11-09.
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
2021-10-18 · 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: 2021-10-18. Correction verified: 2021-11-02.
One caregiver was supervising 8 infants during naptime. Caregiver was over ratio by 3 infants.
2021-10-18 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-27. Correction verified: 2021-11-02.
The following areas are damaged and require maintenance and/or repair: Ceiling tiles in two of the children's restrooms are damaged and exposing ventilation. One of the toilet seats is broken and no longer attached to the toilet. Walls in the school age room are severely damaged and require sheetrock repair. Baseboards in the school age room need cleaning and repairs.
2021-10-18 · 746.3501(5) · Medium
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-10-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A jar of Vaseline was not labeled and was being used on multiple children for diaper changing.
2021-10-18 · 746.3505(f) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-10-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The trash can in the toddler room did not have a lid and contained soiled diapers that were not individually sealed in bags.
2021-10-18 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-18. Correction verified: 2021-11-02.
One caregiver was supervising 23 children, ranging in age from 2-4 years during naptime. Caregiver was over ratio due to the majority of the children being 2 years old.
2021-10-18 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-20. Correction verified: 2021-10-20.
One caregiver that provides transportation does not have current transportation training.
2021-10-18 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-10-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The infant room and toddler room both had chemicals stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink which is accessible to children.
2021-10-18 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-18. Correction verified: 2021-11-02.
The director did not have time sheets available for review.
2021-10-18 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-18. Correction verified: 2021-11-02.
The chairs for the infant feeding table were missing the safety straps.
2021-10-18 · 746.4503(a) · Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-10-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam.
2021-10-18 · 746.3701(9) · Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-18. Correction verified: 2021-11-02.
A television on a rolling cart was not anchored to the cart.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1279170
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.