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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 August 6, 2026.
The same records list 19 cited deficiencies dated October 27, 2023 to August 6, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 11 Medium High, 1 Medium, 2 Medium Low, 1 Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 17 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 17 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 19 cited deficiencies for Carousel Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 11 Medium High, 1 Medium, 2 Medium Low, 1 Low).
Records list 13 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-06.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 11 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Medium Low | 2 |
| 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.
2026-08-06 · 746.2909(3) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
During the inspection there was not enough space to walk through the nap mats in the toddler classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver separated the nap mats to allow a proper walk space.
Corrected at inspection
2025-08-06 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection the floor in the after school room was observed with a crack. The ceiling panels in the preschool room were missing pieces, and insects were observed crawling on the floor.
Correction date recorded: 2025-08-21
2025-05-30 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023.
Correction date recorded: 2025-06-06
2026-08-06 · 746.2909(3) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-08-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection there was not enough space to walk through the nap mats in the toddler classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver separated the nap mats to allow a proper walk space.
2025-08-06 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-21. Correction verified: 2025-09-02.
During the inspection the floor in the after school room was observed with a crack. The ceiling panels in the preschool room were missing pieces, and insects were observed crawling on the floor.
2025-05-30 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-06. Correction verified: 2025-06-16.
The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023.
2025-05-15 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-16. Correction verified: 2025-07-11.
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by plucking a child on the hand, by hitting a child in the back of the head with an open hand, swinging a stick towards a child in care in a threatening manner, and raising their voice towards a child in care.
2024-10-17 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-17. Correction verified: 2024-10-30.
A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the child and placed the child in a crib.
2024-09-24 · 746.1105(4) · Low
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-27. Correction verified: 2024-10-17.
New caregivers did not have completed form 2912.
2024-09-24 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-05. Correction verified: 2024-10-03.
There were wall areas in the after school classroom that need to be refurbished with paint, and spaces of floor tiles that needs replacing. All chemicals must be keep out of the reach of child to prevent accidental exposure.
2024-09-24 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-11. Correction verified: 2024-10-11.
A child with allergies to ants did not have an emergency allergy plan.
2024-09-24 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-27. Correction verified: 2024-10-02.
Caregivers had not completed the annual training hours.
2024-09-24 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-11. Correction verified: 2024-10-02.
The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.
2024-07-26 · 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: 2024-09-25. Correction verified: 2024-10-17.
Caregivers were observed using personal cell phone devices, while caring for children.
2024-05-23 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-20. Correction verified: 2024-06-17.
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a electronic child safety alarm on their 15 passenger transportation van.
2024-05-23 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-24. Correction verified: 2024-05-23.
During the inspection it was found that the 3 staff who transport children in care all had expired transportation training, Their training expired 01/2024.
2024-01-22 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-01. Correction verified: 2024-02-01.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
2023-12-18 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-12-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler room had a trash can, without a fully closing lid, that was storing soiled/wet diapers.
2023-12-18 · 746.901(6)(B) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-25. Correction verified: 2023-12-28.
During the monitoring inspection two staff files were reviewed and neither employee had signed operational or personnel policies.
2023-10-27 · 746.3701(9) · High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-27. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
During the monitoring inspeciton it was observed that there was standing water, about 2 inches, on the playground's sandbox cover, from the rain the night before.
2023-10-27 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-27. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that 3 of the crib sheets appeared to have not been washed recently, with dried drool and spit up.
2023-10-27 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-27. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that caregivers were changing diapers and not having the children wash their hands afterwards.
2023-06-14 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-06-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the follow-up inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, dried urine, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently. This was recited but corrected at inspection when the bathroom was cleaned while Child Care Regulation was present.
2023-06-05 · 746.1203(1) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.
During the inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not familiar with the minimum standards and were not following them due to a lack of understanding of what is required by state.
2023-06-05 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completeing the daily grounds checklist each morning.
2023-06-05 · 746.403(b) · Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-12. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation did not have an emergency plan for the children with diagnosed food allergies.
2023-06-05 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.
During the monitoring inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, paint, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently.
2023-06-05 · 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: 2023-06-06. Correction verified: 2023-06-08.
During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation with direct access to the children before the operation had received notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check was eligible to be present. Caregiver left operation while Child Care Regulation was present.
2023-06-05 · 746.3415(3) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the staff were arriving at the operation and not washing their hands upon arrival.
2023-06-05 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a 8 month old infant was dropped off in a stroller and left sleeping in the stroller until I asked the caregiver to move the child.
2023-06-05 · 746.2207(c)(3) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation had screen time for greater than 1 hour.
2023-06-05 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.
During the monitoring inspection children's records were reviewed and it was found that all 10 files reviewed were missing required admission information such as medical authorization, health statements, updated immunizations, emergency contacts, and acknowledge of receipt of required documentation.
2023-06-05 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-12. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.
While reviewing staff files at the monitoring inspection one of the files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid.
2023-06-05 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children were arriving at the operation and being served breakfast without washing their hands first.
2023-03-09 · 746.2803(4) · Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-23. Correction verified: 2023-04-05.
During the DFPS investigation it was found operation staff were placing children in time out for longer than one minute per their age.
2023-03-09 · 746.307(c) · Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-23. Correction verified: 2023-04-05.
It was found the operation failed to notify parents of an incident that occurred when their child was in care.
2023-03-09 · 746.1203(3)(C) · Medium High
Janitorial duties
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-23. Correction verified: 2023-04-05.
It was found a caregiver was engaged in cleaning the classroom when they were responsible for a group of children in care.
2023-01-30 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-02. Correction verified: 2023-01-31.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022, data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
2022-08-04 · 746.1203(6) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver was observed on her cell phone during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put the phone away.
2022-06-30 · 746.2403(6) · Medium High
Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-30. Correction verified: 2022-08-04.
The young infant room is used as a passageway to the school age room and also the toddler room.
2022-06-30 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-30. Correction verified: 2022-08-04.
There were two instances when classrooms were out of ratio. One caregiver was left alone with 37 school age children ages 6 to 12. On caregiver was left alone with 7 infants ages 6 to 12 months while the caregiver walked to other areas of the building. A second caregiver was added to the school age room and the infant teacher returned to the classroom.
2022-06-30 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-14. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
2 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of allergy or hazardous materials training. 1 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
2022-06-30 · 746.1329(c)(1)(A) · Low
Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-07. Correction verified: 2022-07-19.
The operation did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training for a caregiver. The caregiver is current and will provide the proof to the operation.
2022-06-30 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-14. Correction verified: 2022-07-19.
5 of 5 classroom did not have a current activity plan with two classrooms having a plan posted from October 2021.
2021-10-20 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-20. Correction verified: 2021-10-21.
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completing all of the action items on a consistent basis. The staff evaluation forms, which should be done once per month, for every staff, had not been completed since August. The infant checklist, which should be completed daily, was only being completed once per week.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=247965
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.