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State records list 16 cited deficiencies dated July 19, 2024 to September 3, 2026 (7 High, 4 Medium High, 5 Medium risk). Correction status: 0 corrected at inspection, 16 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 16 cited deficiencies for Empire Academy Inc in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (7 High, 4 Medium High, 5 Medium).
Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-15.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| 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.
2026-09-03 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
During the inspection a caregiver provided the wrong ages for the children they were responsible for twice before providing the correct ages.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-03
2026-09-03 · 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
A caregiver left the class room 5 times within a 10 minute window to open the door and retrieve items from different rooms without another caregiver in ratio being present in the classroom.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-03
2026-08-20 · 746.305(a)(7) · Medium High
Report Change in Controlling Person
The operation has two people listed as controlling persons who are no longer associated with the operation.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-20
2026-09-03 · 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: 2026-09-03. Correction verified: 2026-09-15.
A caregiver left the class room 5 times within a 10 minute window to open the door and retrieve items from different rooms without another caregiver in ratio being present in the classroom.
2026-09-03 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-03. Correction verified: 2026-09-15.
During the inspection a caregiver provided the wrong ages for the children they were responsible for twice before providing the correct ages.
2026-08-20 · 745.621(a)(7) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-20. Correction verified: 2026-08-24.
The operations owner does not have an active background check.
2026-08-20 · 746.305(a)(7) · Medium High
Report Change in Controlling Person
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-20. Correction verified: 2026-09-03.
The operation has two people listed as controlling persons who are no longer associated with the operation.
2026-07-30 · 745.247 · High
Franchise Tax Delinquent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-14. Correction verified: 2026-08-18.
The operations franchise tax is delinquent.
2025-05-01 · 746.201(4) · Medium High
Designating Director
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-25. Correction verified: 2025-06-12.
Operation has not had a qualified director designated at the operation since March 2025. Operation was required to have a director designated by 04/04/2025 and has not met this timeline.
2025-04-07 · 746.2401(4) · Medium High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-05. Correction verified: 2025-05-12.
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that the infants in care were not receiving prompt attention to their needs, such as feeding or diapering.
2025-04-07 · 746.201(7) · Medium
Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-05. Correction verified: 2025-05-12.
During the investigation it was found that parents are not given access to enter the operation's back room, at will, during operational hours while their child is in care.
2025-04-07 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-05. Correction verified: 2025-05-12.
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support that caregivers have grabbed child as a way to redirect behavior.
2025-04-07 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-05. Correction verified: 2025-05-12.
During the investigation it was found that children were required to do 'wall sits' as a form of punishment for behavior.
2025-03-25 · 745.651(1) · Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-28. Correction verified: 2025-04-03.
It was found that a former employee and former director who are no longer associated with the operation were not made inactive within 7 days of leaving.
2025-01-29 · 745.651(1) · Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-01-29.
A former director was not inactivated within 7 days of no longer being associated with the operation.
2025-01-29 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-31. Correction verified: 2025-04-03.
When evaluating the child safety alarm on the transportation van, the alarm did not work and the device appears to not be active. The driver communicated the alarm does not work and needs to be replaced.
2025-01-29 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-12. Correction verified: 2025-02-04.
One child's file did not have any health statement nor any choice checked in health statement section of the admission form.
2024-07-25 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-16. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
During the inspection, it was found that the annual fire inspection was not conducted. The last inspection was conducted as 6/16/23.
2024-07-19 · 746.1013(b) · Medium
Director's Absence - Extended Period
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-29. Correction verified: 2024-08-16.
It was found that no qualified temporary director was designated during the director's absence starting March.
2023-08-07 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-30. Correction verified: 2023-08-14.
During inspection on 08/07/2023, the operation did not have sanitation inspection completed as required per minimum standards.
2023-08-07 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-30. Correction verified: 2023-08-09.
During inspection on 08/07/2023, the operation did not have fire marshal inspection completed as required per minimum standards.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1458361
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.