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Texas HHSC records list 20 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 15, 2026.
The same records list 16 cited deficiencies dated December 12, 2023 to March 10, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 8 High, 3 Medium High, 5 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 13 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 16 cited deficiencies for De Colores Child Development Center, LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 3 Medium High, 5 Medium).
Records list 20 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-15.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 8 |
| Medium High | 3 |
| Medium | 5 |
| 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.
2026-03-10 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were stored under a sink cabinet without a safety latch in the infant room. The cleaning supplies observed were two cans of glass cleaner, two cans of Lysol disinfectant spray, a spray bottle of OdoBan disinfectant and three scrubbing brushes. This posed a…
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-10
2025-12-15 · 746.307(c) · Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify parents of less serious injuries when the parent picks the child up from the child-care center.
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-13
2025-09-23 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were last inspected in May of 2025, per the documentation on the Emergency Preparedness Form. The fire extinguishers were inspected during the inspection, in order to bring the deficiency current.
Corrected at inspection
2026-03-10 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-10. Correction verified: 2026-03-11.
Cleaning supplies were stored under a sink cabinet without a safety latch in the infant room. The cleaning supplies observed were two cans of glass cleaner, two cans of Lysol disinfectant spray, a spray bottle of OdoBan disinfectant and three scrubbing brushes. This posed a safety hazard as the cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Note: This was addressed with the caregivers and all cleaning supplies were removed from under the sink cabinet and stored in an area inaccessible to children.
2025-12-15 · 746.307(c) · Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-03-10.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify parents of less serious injuries when the parent picks the child up from the child-care center.
2025-09-23 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-30. Correction verified: 2025-09-24.
Two infants in care did not have updated feeding instructions on file.
2025-09-23 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-30. Correction verified: 2025-09-24.
There were 3 slides that did not have unitary surfacing or loose fill around the fall zones.
2025-09-23 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The fire extinguishers were last inspected in May of 2025, per the documentation on the Emergency Preparedness Form. The fire extinguishers were inspected during the inspection, in order to bring the deficiency current.
2025-01-27 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-27. Correction verified: 2025-01-29.
The 30 day Infant Feeding updates that are signed by the parents could not be located. The director developed new documents for the parents to update and sign.
2025-01-27 · 746.4003(b) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-01-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The alcohol prep pads that were in the main First Aid backpack in the hallway were expired as of July 31st, 2023. This was corrected during the inspection when the alcohol prep pads were removed and replaced.
2024-08-22 · 746.1205(a)(5) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-31. Correction verified: 2024-11-14.
During a DFPS investigation it was found that two caregivers did not adjust their level of supervision according to a child?s emotional needs, in order to intervene as necessary and to ensure the children's safety in the classroom.
2024-04-12 · 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: 2024-05-30. Correction verified: 2024-06-11.
Neglectful supervision from the operation's staff placed a 4-year-old child in a potential dangerous and harmful situation when they left the child unsupervised in the playground for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, under heated conditions.
2024-04-12 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-30. Correction verified: 2024-06-11.
The standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
2024-04-12 · 746.2601(1) · Medium
Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Routines maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-30. Correction verified: 2024-06-11.
The operation staff did not provide routine care for a 4-year-old child, after returning to the classroom and after being left unsupervised outside. The staff did not wash his hands and did not change his soiled diaper and clothing.
2024-04-12 · 745.8411(a) · High
Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-30. Correction verified: 2024-06-11.
The director interfered with the investigation when she denied having knowledge that a child was left unsupervised in the playground and when she delayed the CCI investigator from interviewing employees. Both the director and the assistant director provided false information that also delayed the start of the investigation.
2024-04-12 · 746.307(b)(4) · High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-30. Correction verified: 2024-06-11.
The operation did not notify the parents immediately after their child was left unsupervised in the outdoor playground for a timeframe of about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
2024-04-12 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-30. Correction verified: 2024-06-11.
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when a child was left unsupervised in the playground for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
2024-03-14 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-15. Correction verified: 2024-05-01.
A child was injured when an employee lacked good judgment when redirecting a child by pulling their arm and not properly accessing the child for an injury.
2023-12-12 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-12-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
7 infant children were observed to not be strapped into their seats that require seat straps. *** corrected at inspection
2023-05-30 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-30. Correction verified: 2023-05-31.
The operation allowed one person to be present and have unsupervised access to children before receiving the results of an initial background check and fingerprints.
2023-05-09 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-09. Correction verified: 2023-06-16.
Based on the evidence provided the director is not making sure staff are in compliance with minimum standards.
2023-01-19 · 746.2426 · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-14. Correction verified: 2023-03-03.
In the infant room an infant was asleep in a bouncer upon inspection.
2022-07-29 · 746.707 · Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-25. Correction verified: 2022-09-13.
Based on the information gathered, the incident/illness report form was not shared with the parents within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
2022-07-29 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-25. Correction verified: 2022-09-13.
The operation failed to use good judgment, when a three-year-old child fell off a toddler sofa, and the employees failed to evaluate the child for suspected injuries. A caregiver failed to properly demonstrate competency, when she did not communicate to the parent(s), that their child fell off a toddler couch and hit the ground, on the daycare application.
2022-07-12 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-26. Correction verified: 2022-07-29.
The outdoor playground has a large section of an A/C gutter, that consists of green slimy alge accessible to children in care.
2022-05-23 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-24. Correction verified: 2022-06-13.
A caregiver in the 18- 23 month old room, had a total of 11 children in care and over ratio by 2.
2022-03-10 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-18. Correction verified: 2022-03-23.
A sanitation inspection had not been conducted prior to the application inspection.
2022-03-10 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-18. Correction verified: 2022-03-23.
At the time of inspection, the outdoor playground had an exposed section of rusted metal along the hurricane fence. The playground also contained metal pieces of debris and a large wood timber, along the wall of the playground. The wood shed that sits inside the playground, was locked with a jagged wooden stick.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1397108
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.