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State records list 4 cited deficiencies dated December 19, 2023 to June 9, 2026 (3 High, 1 Medium High risk). Correction status: 2 corrected at inspection, 2 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 4 cited deficiencies for Vertical Kids in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 1 Medium High).
Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-09.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 1 |
| Medium | 0 |
| 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.
2026-06-09 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The caregivers in the Toddler room repeatedly stated that there were eight children in care when there were nine. This was corrected at inspection when a secondary count was conducted with the director and the count was updated on the classroom's white board.
Corrected at inspection
2025-12-15 · 745.635(2) · High
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
A church employee with an ineligible background check was observed working out of the center. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the building.
Correction date recorded: 2025-12-15
2025-10-17 · HRC 42.054 · High
Required Fees
The operation has not paid background check fees.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-17
2026-06-09 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The caregivers in the Toddler room repeatedly stated that there were eight children in care when there were nine. This was corrected at inspection when a secondary count was conducted with the director and the count was updated on the classroom's white board.
2025-12-15 · 745.635(2) · High
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-15. Correction verified: 2025-12-16.
A church employee with an ineligible background check was observed working out of the center. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the building.
2025-10-17 · HRC 42.054 · High
Required Fees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-10-20.
The operation has not paid background check fees.
2023-12-19 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-12-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A fire drill was not conducted in the month of November. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted.
2023-09-18 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-22. Correction verified: 2023-10-02.
One of four files audited did not have a signed emergency authorization.
2023-09-18 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-22. Correction verified: 2023-09-25.
One of three employee files audited did not have educational requirements on file.
2023-09-18 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-22. Correction verified: 2023-10-02.
One of four children's files audited did not have the physician information on file.
2023-09-18 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-02. Correction verified: 2023-10-04.
Three of four children's files audited did not have a health care statement on file.
2023-09-18 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two of four children's files audited did not have emergency contact information. This was corrected at inspection when the director contacted the parents and obtained the necessary information.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1454498
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.