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State records list 8 cited deficiencies dated November 30, 2023 to January 21, 2026 (2 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 0 corrected at inspection, 8 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 8 cited deficiencies for Thelma Cares Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-25.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 3 |
| Medium | 2 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| 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.
2026-01-21 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-23
2025-10-14 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-28
2025-10-14 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-28
2026-01-21 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-23. Correction verified: 2026-01-26.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
2025-10-14 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-10. Correction verified: 2025-11-05.
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
2025-10-14 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-29. Correction verified: 2025-11-05.
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
2025-10-14 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-28. Correction verified: 2025-11-05.
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
2025-10-14 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-28. Correction verified: 2025-11-05.
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
2025-10-14 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-28. Correction verified: 2025-11-05.
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
2024-10-28 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-04. Correction verified: 2024-11-04.
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
2023-11-30 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-12. Correction verified: 2024-01-09.
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
2022-11-22 · 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: 2022-12-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
2022-11-22 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-21. Correction verified: 2023-01-10.
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
2021-11-09 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-11-16.
The fire inspection expired August 2021.
2021-11-09 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-04.
Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.
2021-11-09 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-04.
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
2021-11-09 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-29. Correction verified: 2021-12-04.
Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=147196
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.