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Texas HHSC records list 14 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 7, 2026.
The same records list 23 cited deficiencies dated May 5, 2025 to June 16, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 6 High, 12 Medium High, 5 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 5 corrected at inspection, 18 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 18 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 23 cited deficiencies for Hill Country Early Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (6 High, 12 Medium High, 5 Medium).
Records list 14 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-07.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 6 |
| Medium High | 12 |
| 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.
2026-06-16 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver without an active background check was observed in direct contact of children. NOTE: The background check was submitted during the inspection and the caregiver was sent home.
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-16
2026-05-15 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation clipboard used to pick up school-age children was missing copies of each child's medical authorization information. NOTE: Copies of the medical authorization forms from each child's enrollment file was added to the clipboard.
Corrected at inspection
2026-05-15 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
A seatbelt in the vehicle did not fully retract. The second vehicle was not operable due to needing a battery.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-29
2026-06-16 · 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: 2026-06-16. Correction verified: 2026-06-29.
A caregiver without an active background check was observed in direct contact of children. NOTE: The background check was submitted during the inspection and the caregiver was sent home.
2026-05-15 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-22. Correction verified: 2026-06-05.
Both vehicles had expired fire extinguishers from April 2026.
2026-05-15 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A trashcan that contained soiled diapers did not have a lid in one restroom. NOTE: The trashcan was removed during the inspection.
2026-05-15 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-29. Correction verified: 2026-06-05.
A seatbelt in the vehicle did not fully retract. The second vehicle was not operable due to needing a battery.
2026-05-15 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The transportation clipboard used to pick up school-age children was missing copies of each child's medical authorization information. NOTE: Copies of the medical authorization forms from each child's enrollment file was added to the clipboard.
2026-05-11 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-04. Correction verified: 2026-06-16.
The operation did not self-report an incident involving a caregiver and child to Child Care Regulation within two days.
2026-05-11 · 746.701(5) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-04. Correction verified: 2026-06-16.
The operation did not complete an Incident/Illness Report form, 7239, documenting the incident between a caregiver and a child.
2026-05-11 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-04. Correction verified: 2026-06-16.
Based on the investigation findings, a caregiver was seen separating two children who were wrestling by lifting one child by their forearm onto their feed and remained holding the child's forearm while walking them to a nearby wall, then pulling the child's arm downward to make the child sit against the wall.
2026-04-22 · 746.307(d) · Medium High
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-21. Correction verified: 2026-06-05.
During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to notify parents of Salmonella at the operation within 48 hours of being notified. Parent notification was made six days after the first reported case and only to one classroom.
2026-04-22 · 746.603(a)(9) · Medium
Children's Records - Medication Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-21. Correction verified: 2026-06-05.
During the investigation, it was determined that a child was administered Tylenol due to a fever per the parent's request but there was no documentation kept by the operation showing the amount of medication, date and time administered, and name of the person who administered the medication.
2026-04-22 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-21. Correction verified: 2026-06-05.
During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to notify CCR and the Health Department of reported cases of Salmonella at the operation.
2026-04-22 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-21. Correction verified: 2026-06-05.
During the investigation, it was observed that two crock pots were used to warm infant bottles for feeding. Both crock pots had white film floating on top of the water.
2025-09-17 · 746.3805(b)(1) · Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-18. Correction verified: 2025-09-22.
A child with medication kept on site was not in the original prescription box.
2025-09-17 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
Two caregivers with start dates of 5/27/25 had not completed their remaining 16 hours of pre-service training within 90 days.
2025-09-04 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-04. Correction verified: 2025-09-17.
The cords for an Alexa device and power cord were hanging from the windowsill in the younger infant room. In the Jack-and-Jill restrooms between rooms 3 and 4, a small spray bottle labeled Fabuloso was found in one restroom. In the second restroom there was an unused floor lamp resting in the corner of the restroom and a container of moisture eliminator accessible to children. NOTE: This is a re-cite regarding hanging cords. The caregiver unplugged the devices and moved the cords during the inspection.
2025-08-14 · 746.3701(10) · Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-14. Correction verified: 2025-09-04.
The television in the school-age room was observed sitting on top of a cabinet and not secured or anchored.
2025-08-14 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-15. Correction verified: 2025-09-04.
A child was transported to school by a driver who did not have a transportation training certificate on file. The director who is also a designated driver did not have a transportation training certificate on file.
2025-08-14 · 746.3501(6) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-08-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was a diaper rash ointment and spray found on the floor of the restroom between rooms 2 and 3. NOTE: The caregiver was asked to place the items in their closet during the inspection.
2025-08-14 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-14. Correction verified: 2025-09-04.
Three classrooms were observed with electrical cords hanging at the level of the children. One room had an air purifier plugged in and was sitting on the floor. NOTE: During the inspection one room placed a shelf in front of the cord and a second room tucked the cord behind a nearby shelf. The air purifier was moved out of the reach of the children.
2025-07-17 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A classroom that contained a child under 2 years of age was observed watching a phonics video on an Ipad. NOTE: The Ipad was turned off and put away during the inspection.
2025-07-17 · 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: 2025-07-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver without an entered background check was observed in direct care of children. NOTE: The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
2025-07-17 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-17. Correction verified: 2025-08-14.
Two infants were observed sitting and eating in bucket seats without the use of safety straps. NOTE: The caregiver placed the safety straps around the infants during the inspection.
2025-05-05 · 746.2703(1) · Medium
Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-20.
The classroom being utilized for School-age children did not have toys availble for children during 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=1504505
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.