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Texas HHSC records list 13 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 24, 2026.
The same records list 16 cited deficiencies dated October 17, 2024 to October 2, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 4 Medium High, 9 Medium, 1 Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 16 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 16 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 16 cited deficiencies for Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 4 Medium High, 9 Medium, 1 Low).
Records list 13 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-24.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 9 |
| 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.
2025-10-02 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not used when a caregiver forcefully picked up a child to physically remove them from the classroom.
Correction date recorded: 2025-11-10
2025-10-02 · 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
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, five children were left unsupervised when the caregiver stepped out of the classroom to physically remove a child from the classroom to the room next door.
Correction date recorded: 2025-11-10
2025-06-09 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Food observed on counter in kitchen was not stored in a sanitary manner and or discarded after preparation.
Correction date recorded: 2025-06-16
2025-10-02 · 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: 2025-11-10. Correction verified: 2025-11-21.
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, five children were left unsupervised when the caregiver stepped out of the classroom to physically remove a child from the classroom to the room next door.
2025-10-02 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-10. Correction verified: 2025-11-21.
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not used when a caregiver forcefully picked up a child to physically remove them from the classroom.
2025-06-09 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-16. Correction verified: 2025-07-10.
One child was missing current immunization record in file.
2025-06-09 · 746.3505(g) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-16. Correction verified: 2025-07-10.
Two children's soiled clothes were observed on the floor of the classroom restroom.
2025-06-09 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-16. Correction verified: 2025-07-10.
One infant being fed did not have name on bottle.
2025-06-09 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-16. Correction verified: 2025-07-10.
Food observed on counter in kitchen was not stored in a sanitary manner and or discarded after preparation.
2024-10-17 · 746.501(a)(18)(C) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-24. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
Operational Policies did not discuss the type of physical activities.
2024-10-17 · 746.501(a)(12) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-24. Correction verified: 2024-10-23.
Operational Policies did not discuss the procedures for vision and hearing screening.
2024-10-17 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-24. Correction verified: 2024-10-23.
Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will support children with special needs in there care based on inclusive service requirements.
2024-10-17 · 746.501(a)(18)(F) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-24. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will determine extreme weather conditions that will cause child to miss or limit outdoor play.
2024-10-17 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-24. Correction verified: 2024-10-23.
Parents Rights was not documented in Operational Policies.
2024-10-17 · 746.501(a)(23) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-24. Correction verified: 2024-10-23.
Operational Policies did not provide the procedures in which parents can access minimum standards online, texas abuse and neglect hotline number and websit, as well as HHSC website.
2024-10-17 · 746.501(a)(18)(B) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Duration
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-24. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
Operational Policies did not discuss how long children in their care will participate in indoor and outdoor play.
2024-10-17 · 746.501(a)(18)(E) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-24. Correction verified: 2024-11-06.
Operational Policies did not discuss the recommended clothing items children while need to wear to participate in indoor and outdoor play.
2024-10-17 · 746.501(a)(25) · Low
Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-24. Correction verified: 2024-10-23.
Operational Policies did not state where breastfeeding mothers can breastfeed or formula feed their child within the center and other provisions.
2024-10-17 · 746.501(a)(18)(A) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-24. Correction verified: 2024-10-23.
Operational Policies did not discuss the benefits of active and outdoor play.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1483789
Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.
Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.