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State records list 11 cited deficiencies dated January 24, 2024 to September 14, 2026 (4 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low risk). Correction status: 0 corrected at inspection, 11 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 11 cited deficiencies for Esperanza Heights in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low, 1 Low).
Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-14.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 0 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 5 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| 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.
2026-09-14 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During the review of children's records 2 out of the 8 records evaluated did not have all of the required emergency contact information.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-22
2025-09-17 · 746.1329(b)(5) · Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-01
2025-09-17 · 745.651(2)(A) · Medium
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-01
2026-09-14 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-22. Correction verified: 2026-10-02.
During the review of children's records 2 out of the 8 records evaluated did not have all of the required emergency contact information.
2025-09-17 · 746.901(6) · Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: 2025-11-14.
Three staff files were reviewed, and the water safety training certificate was missing from each of file.
2025-09-17 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: 2025-09-29.
Four children's admission forms were evaluated and were missing the question about whether the child can swim and if they have a swim life jacket.
2025-09-17 · 746.3701(3) · Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: 2025-11-14.
CCR observed floor fans in the school-age classroom and on the outside playground that are accessible to the children.
2025-09-17 · 746.1325(b) · Medium
Documented annual training - Specific to water safety
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-15. Correction verified: 2025-11-14.
CCR reviewed the operation Summer Safety training PowerPoint and found it does not meet the specific training requirements for water safety in and around swimming pools.
2025-09-17 · 745.651(2)(A) · Medium
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: 2025-09-18.
The operation have not validated the people since 02/24/2025.
2025-09-17 · 746.1329(b)(5) · Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: 2025-09-29.
CCR observed a training certificate that did not include all of the requirements, such as the trainer's qualifications.
2024-09-19 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-30. Correction verified: 2024-10-25.
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since May/2024.
2024-09-19 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-04. Correction verified: 2024-10-23.
2 out of 4 caregivers were missing the following annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
2024-09-19 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-04. Correction verified: 2024-10-23.
The director is missing the required annual training topics: * Emergency preparedness * Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, *Administering medication, *Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials *Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction * Understanding building and physical premises safety, * Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
2024-01-24 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-24. Correction verified: 2024-01-30.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
2023-09-25 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-02. Correction verified: 2023-09-28.
The operation did not have their emergency preparedness plan available for viewing.
2023-09-25 · 746.3701(10) · Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-02. Correction verified: 2023-09-28.
A television in the stem room was not anchored down.
2023-09-25 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-02. Correction verified: 2023-11-03.
Two children with an food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
2023-09-25 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-02. Correction verified: 2023-10-30.
One child is missing information for their emergency contact person.
2023-09-25 · 746.3401(c)(2) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection- Inspection unavailable must maintain documentation at operation and make available to us
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-13. Correction verified: 2023-12-14.
The operation did not have any documentation on not having to have a sanitation inspection.
2022-10-03 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-07. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
The eight children's files that were reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact.
2022-10-03 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-21. Correction verified: 2022-10-20.
One caregiver is missing 15 hours of training for training year 5/21/2021 to 5/21/2022. The other caregiver is missing 14 hours of training for training year 7/20/2021 to 7/20/2022.
2022-10-03 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-21. Correction verified: 2022-10-20.
The director is missing 15 hours of annual training for training year 6/8/2021 to 6/8/2022.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=204805
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.