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Texas HHSC records list 12 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 25, 2026.
The same records list 4 cited deficiencies dated January 17, 2024 to July 18, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 1 Medium High, 1 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 4 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 4 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 4 cited deficiencies for Cradles and Crayons in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 1 Medium High, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-25.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 1 |
| Medium | 0 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| 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.
2026-07-18 · 746.2805(10) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During a DFPS investigation, a child in care was observed in "timeout" for an inappropriately long period of time.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-18
2026-07-18 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver admitted to telling children in care that if another child hits them, they can hit them back.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-18
2025-12-11 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Employees did not wash their hands after diapering.
Correction date recorded: 2025-12-11
2026-07-18 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-18. Correction verified: 2026-08-25.
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver admitted to telling children in care that if another child hits them, they can hit them back.
2026-07-18 · 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: No. Correction date: 2026-08-18. Correction verified: 2026-08-25.
During a DFPS investigation, a child in care was observed in "timeout" for an inappropriately long period of time.
2025-12-11 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-11. Correction verified: 2026-01-02.
Employees did not wash their hands after diapering.
2024-01-17 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-01-17.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 Report with a run date of 01/16/2023 indicates that the operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by the required date of 1/15/2024.
2023-06-16 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Three infants were observed watching a movie with school aged children in the same room.
2023-06-16 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-07-05.
Three bottles were washed at the hand washing sink in the infant room.
2023-06-16 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-07-05.
The infant caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes of two infants.
2023-06-16 · 746.3317(8) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-07-05.
Food in refrigerator was stored uncovered.
2023-06-16 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-07-05.
Fifteen children were placed in one area doing the same activity with the youngest child being 9 months and the oldest being 10 years old.
2023-06-12 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-07-05.
Food stored in refrigerator was observed to be passed the expiration date.
2023-06-12 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-07-05.
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in care in the main classroom. Multi-purpose spray cleaner was placed on 3ft shelf.
2023-03-10 · 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: No. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-16.
A ten-month-old infant was observed sleeping on bouncy with a blanket inside a crib. Corrected during inspection infant caregiver removed the blanket and bouncy from the crib. Infant did not have a medical need to sleep in a bouncy inside the crib. Photos were taken.
2023-03-10 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-16.
Inspector observed a thirteen-month-old and a fifteen-month-old infant sleeping in stationary swings at 11:58am. Infant caregiver confirmed, infants fell asleep approximately around 10:59am. Infants did not have a medical need for sleeping in the swings. Corrected during the inspection, both infants were placed in their individual cribs. Photos were taken.
2023-02-03 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-06. Correction verified: 2023-03-09.
Sign-in log was not available for parents to sign-in children during early morning drop off at the center.
2023-02-03 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-06. Correction verified: 2023-03-09.
Infant monthly feeding instructions had not been updated since infant's enrollment November 2022.
2022-10-04 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-18. Correction verified: 2022-10-11.
One caregiver in care of Children did not have pediatric CPR training.
2022-10-04 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-18. Correction verified: 2022-10-20.
One of operation's director's file was not available during the inspection.
2022-10-04 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-18. Correction verified: 2022-10-11.
One child's file was missing a medical health statement.
2022-10-04 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-18. Correction verified: 2022-10-11.
One caregiver in care of children did not have pediatric first aid training.
2022-10-04 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-18. Correction verified: 2022-10-20.
Four 12-month-old infants' cots were not labeled.
2022-10-04 · 746.1305(b) · Medium High
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-18. Correction verified: 2022-10-11.
Two caregivers who take care of children under 24 months were missing SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome training.
2022-10-04 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-18. Correction verified: 2022-10-11.
One child's file was missing authorization signature for emergency medical care.
2021-10-12 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-10-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A monthly fire drill was missing for June, July, August, and September. Corrected during inspection, a fire drill under three minutes was conducted and documented during this inspection.
2021-10-12 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-19. Correction verified: 2021-11-01.
A caregiver's file was not available during the inspection. File was available at a different operation.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1304585
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.