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Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 14, 2026.
The same records list 6 cited deficiencies dated January 8, 2024 to September 2, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 6 cited deficiencies for Carter Creek KinderCare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-14.
HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight
Citations
High
1
Medium High
4
Medium
1
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.
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
At the time of the walk through there was a 12 month to 16 month class that had 8 children and 1 caregiver during naptime, leaving the classroom out of ratio. This was corrected at inspection by adding an additional caregiver into the classroom. This placed the classroom back…
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-09-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
At the time of the walk through there was a 12 month to 16 month class that had 8 children and 1 caregiver during naptime, leaving the classroom out of ratio. This was corrected at inspection by adding an additional caregiver into the classroom. This placed the classroom back into ratio, with 8 children and 2 caregivers.
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-22. Correction verified: 2024-01-11.
One of the transportation vehicles did not have a current inspection sticker. The vehicle inspection sticker had an expiration date of 11/2022. The vehicle inspection expired 14 months prior to the date of this inspection.
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: 2024-01-08. Correction verified: 2024-01-11.
During the inspection a 3 year old child in care was observed running through the hallway and going into the office without the caregiver nearby. The caregiver was in the kitchen when the child in care ran down the hallway and into the office area. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when the child in care was taken back to the caregiver in charge.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-25. Correction verified: 2023-01-17.
While reviewing staff records there were two caregivers without high school completion verification on file.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=99580
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