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Texas HHSC records list 11 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 28, 2026.
The same records list 15 cited deficiencies dated January 26, 2024 to July 15, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 5 Medium High, 7 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 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 15 cited deficiencies for GEM Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 5 Medium High, 7 Medium).
Records list 11 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-28.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 5 |
| Medium | 7 |
| 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.
2026-07-15 · 744.613(c) · Medium High
Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
There were 11 children in care and the operation only had 5 children's records available for review and stated that they are waiting on immunizations from 6 children and did not have records avalaible for them.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-20
2026-07-15 · 744.2002(3) · Medium
Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play
The operation has been operating as early as 8:46am and as late as 4:02pm according to sign in documentation when their summer hours are from 10am until 2:59pm.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-17
2026-07-15 · 744.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
The permit holder is operating in compliance with the Minimum Standard Rules. The operation has repeated deficiencies for operating more than 5 hours a day and requires records.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-15
2026-07-15 · 744.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-15. Correction verified: 2026-07-30.
The permit holder is operating in compliance with the Minimum Standard Rules. The operation has repeated deficiencies for operating more than 5 hours a day and requires records.
2026-07-15 · 744.2002(3) · Medium
Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: 2026-07-30.
The operation has been operating as early as 8:46am and as late as 4:02pm according to sign in documentation when their summer hours are from 10am until 2:59pm.
2026-07-15 · 744.613(c) · Medium High
Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-20. Correction verified: 2026-07-30.
There were 11 children in care and the operation only had 5 children's records available for review and stated that they are waiting on immunizations from 6 children and did not have records avalaible for them.
2026-07-07 · 744.601(c) · Medium
Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-15. Correction verified: 2026-07-30.
There were no records for 14 children in care at the operation with 23 chidlren enrolled.
2026-07-07 · 744.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-24. Correction verified: 2026-07-30.
Three of the six staff employed at the operation only had online CPR certificates that did not involve the hands on use of a manikin.
2026-07-07 · 744.2002(3) · Medium
Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-07. Correction verified: 2026-07-30.
The operation is offering summer care from 9am-3pm and the operations plan for summer use is between 10am-2:59am.
2026-07-07 · 744.1011 · Medium High
Director Present During Operating Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-10. Correction verified: 2026-07-30.
The Director was not present and does not clock in and out so their hours at the operation could not be verified.
2026-07-07 · 744.3251(b) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Height = Depth of Loose Fill
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-07. Correction verified: 2026-07-30.
The operation was using an 8ft rock climbing wall in a classroom without surfacing.
2026-07-01 · 744.301(6) · Medium
Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-01. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
The operation has been operating form 10am-6pm, there were 6 children in care when the walkthrough was conducted and according to documentation they had been there since 9am.
2026-07-01 · 744.601(c) · Medium
Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-01. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
There was no access to children's records during the operation and the site director did not have access to the computer.
2026-07-01 · 744.2909 · Medium High
Other Programs Must Not Use Licensed Indoor Space
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-01. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
The operation has been renting out the gym and other areas of the operation to other organizations without notifying licensing or developing a planned for the shared space.
2026-07-01 · 744.2002(3) · Medium
Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-01. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
The operation is offering summer care from 9am-3pm and does not have an outdoor area.
2025-07-09 · 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: 2025-07-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was a caregiver with a provisional background left in the classroom alone with children.
2025-07-09 · 744.801(9) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-11. Correction verified: 2025-07-14.
The operation does not have fire drill documentation available for review.
2024-01-26 · 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: 2024-01-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One caregiver was present without a background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the background check results came back.
2023-07-06 · 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: 2023-07-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One staff was present while child in care with no background check submitted.
2023-07-06 · 744.801(2) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-20. Correction verified: 2023-07-21.
Two out ten staff files were not available for review during the visit.
2022-07-25 · 744.801(10) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-01. Correction verified: 2022-07-27.
The fire inspection approval was not available during the visit.
2022-07-25 · 744.801(2) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-01. Correction verified: 2022-08-01.
No files were available for review.
2022-07-25 · 744.501(22) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-01. Correction verified: 2022-08-01.
The parent handbook/operational policies were missing several items to include the emergency preparness section.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1412438
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.