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Texas HHSC records list 18 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 10, 2026.
The same records list 41 cited deficiencies dated January 10, 2024 to June 26, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 14 High, 12 Medium High, 14 Medium, 1 Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 8 corrected at inspection, 33 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 33 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 41 cited deficiencies for Pinnacle Children Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (14 High, 12 Medium High, 14 Medium, 1 Low).
Records list 18 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-10.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 14 |
| Medium High | 12 |
| Medium | 14 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 1 |
| 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.
2026-06-26 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Two infants was observed not strapped in while sitting in a bouncer seat. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the children from the bouncer seat.
Corrected at inspection
2026-06-26 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Six infants was observed in the infant classroom with two caregivers. Note: One caregiver reported just arriving in the classroom prior to Licensing entering the building.
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-26
2026-06-26 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The caregiver removed the child once it was called to her attention.
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-26
2026-06-26 · 746.2419(5) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child was observed drinking a bottle while laying in a bouncer seat. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer seat.
2026-06-26 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
A child was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The caregiver removed the child once it was called to her attention.
2026-06-26 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
Six infants was observed in the infant classroom with two caregivers. Note: One caregiver reported just arriving in the classroom prior to Licensing entering the building.
2026-06-26 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two infants was observed not strapped in while sitting in a bouncer seat. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed the children from the bouncer seat.
2026-04-08 · 746.2207(c)(6) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the follow up, the television was on in the Toddler classroom when it was not in use. Note: The television was turned off during the inspection.
2026-03-27 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-12. Correction verified: 2026-06-12.
As of today, the operation still has not had the annual fire inspection completed since January 29th, 2025.
2026-03-26 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-26. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.
2026-03-25 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
A caregiver was observed on video hitting a child on the arm.
2026-03-25 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
Based on the information obtained, children were watching television during naptime.
2026-03-25 · 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: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
A caregiver placed a child in a highchair and put the child in the hallway, closed the room door, and walked away leaving the child unsupervised.
2026-03-25 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arms, forcing the child down and when placing the child on their nap mat; the child hit the back of their on the nap mat.
2026-03-25 · 746.2805(8) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
A caregiver placed a child in a highchair when the child did not want to lay down and take a nap The child was able to climb out of the highchair.
2026-03-25 · 746.2905(1) · Medium
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
A caregiver was observed forcing a child to sleep by making a child laydown on their nap mat.
2026-03-25 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
A caregiver served children food while they were in their cribs and laying down on their nap mats.
2026-03-25 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
A caregiver placed an infant in a baby bouncer and did not fasten the safety straps. The infant almost flipped out of the baby bouncer.
2026-03-25 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
Caregivers were using their personal cell phones to talk and text while caring for children.
2026-03-25 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-08. Correction verified: 2026-04-08.
Children did not have their hands washed before eating.
2026-03-02 · 746.3209(b)(1) · Medium
Nighttime Care - Screen Time Activities Meet Requirements
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-03-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Observed children under 2 engaged in screen time during the inspection. Note- The operation turned the television off.
2026-03-02 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-23. Correction verified: 2026-03-27.
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since January 29th, 2025.
2025-09-29 · 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: 2025-09-29. Correction verified: 2025-10-14.
During the follow up inspection, a caregiver left 6 children unsupervised in the pre-kindergarten classroom.
2025-09-29 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-29. Correction verified: 2025-10-14.
During the follow up inspection a caregiver yelled at children to sit down and stop running.
2025-08-26 · 746.1013(a)(3) · Medium
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-08-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The employee left in charge did not have access to children's files that were requested during the inspection. Note: The operation provided the childrern's files when the owner arrived.
2025-08-26 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-26. Correction verified: 2025-08-27.
A caregivers background check was inactivated on 8/19/25 and did not have an active and eligible background check during the inspection. The operation has not received a new eligibility determination letter from CBCU stating the caregiver can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
2025-08-22 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-16. Correction verified: 2025-09-29.
Based on the information obtained, there was sufficient to support that a caregiver has yelled at children.
2025-07-21 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-04. Correction verified: 2025-07-31.
Staff files evaluated were missing the following information: - Proof of meeting the minimum education requirements - Proof of the Background Check Request (Note-these were printed and placed in the file during inspection)
2025-07-21 · 746.2805(8) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-21. Correction verified: 2025-07-31.
A child was climbing on the nap mats and a caregiver put the child in a restrictive device.
2025-07-21 · 746.631(a) · Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
2 children were not signed in to the daycare's tracking system during the inspection. Note: The operation signed the 2 children in during the inspection.
2025-07-21 · 746.2209 · Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-28. Correction verified: 2025-07-31.
An activity schedule was not posted in the Pre-K 2 Classroom during the inspection.
2025-07-21 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-04. Correction verified: 2025-07-31.
2 out of 10 children's files evaluated were missing the address for the emergency contact person.
2025-07-21 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-21. Correction verified: 2025-07-21.
Documentation showing current CPR and First Aid training certificates for 2 out of 10 staff files evaluated were not available to review upon request during the inspection.
2025-01-16 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-21. Correction verified: 2025-01-31.
There were no updated feeding instruction for an 11mos. infant.
2025-01-16 · 746.801(12) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-24. Correction verified: 2025-02-04.
There was no health inspection available for review during the monitoring.
2025-01-16 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-30. Correction verified: 2025-02-05.
The tarp under the loose-fill was showing and it could cause a tripping hazard.
2025-01-16 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-21. Correction verified: 2025-02-06.
The emergency practices was missing 3 months of documentation.
2025-01-16 · 746.401(6) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-21. Correction verified: 2025-01-31.
There were menu available during the inspection.
2025-01-16 · 746.801(8) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-22. Correction verified: 2025-01-31.
There were no playground monthly check list available for review during the inspeciton.
2024-07-02 · 746.4503(a) · Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the walkthrough three infants were on individual cots, beds or mats. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
2024-07-02 · 746.2426(a)(2) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the walkthrough, an infant was found in a restrictive device sleeping. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
2024-01-10 · 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: 2024-01-17. Correction verified: 2024-01-18.
During the inspection, records showed that a caregiver did not have updated First Aid and CPR at the time of the inspection.
2024-01-10 · 746.805(3) · Low
Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-15. Correction verified: 2024-01-17.
During the inspection, two caregivers files was not available for review during business hours.
2024-01-10 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-15. Correction verified: 2024-01-18.
During the inspection, records showed that a caregiver did not have updated First Aid and CPR at the time of the inspection.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1469305
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.