Margaret Saldana
A registered child care home in Austin, Texas 78758
8417 Jamestown Dr, Austin, Texas 78758. (512) 825-0485.
- Under corrective action
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 51 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Travis County: 3
- 15 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 23 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
51 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 624 child care providers in Travis County had 3.
23 inspections on record. The latest, on Nov 2, 2026: outcome pending.
Rated High by Texas: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age, at the inspection on Feb 13, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Requirements during probation, at the inspection on Jan 29, 2026
Rated High by Texas: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age, at the inspection on Oct 29, 2025
12 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
51 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2023 | Dec | |||||||||||
| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Feb 13, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“Observed a child under 12 months old sleeping in a Play yard with a pillow and toys inside.”
Jan 29, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Requirements during probation
“The conditions imposed during the probation period were not completed.”
Oct 29, 2025: inspection12 deficiencies
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A six month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and stuffed animal.”
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Tummy Time Activities - Ensure that caregivers and staff can see and hear the infant when an infant is engaged in tummy time
“A six month old infant was observed doing tummy time while not being visible to the caregiver.”
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Tummy Time Activities - If infant has fallen asleep, move infant immediately to the crib and position on the infant?s back as required by ?747.2327
“A six month old was observed falling asleep during tummy time and was not moved promptly.”
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A six month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
“A non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a mat instead of a crib.”
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“The restroom was observed with cleaning wipes on the counter and cleaning products under the sink with no child safe lock.”
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Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children were observed being placed in high chairs for meal time without washing their hands.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There was no fire drill logged for the month of September.”
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Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The fire extinguisher was not inspected in the month of September.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under two years old were observed having screen time.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Children were observed watching screens during meal time.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The infant feeding form has not been updated since August 2025.”
Sep 5, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Observed two children sleeping on couches in the livingroom. This was corrected when the children were placed on the mattress and floor.”
Aug 21, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“Observed an 4 month old inside a play yard with an activity play gym and mat. This was corrected when the provider remove the extra play equipment.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A water hose was observed on the ground in the backyard.”
Apr 15, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Upon arrival, observed an infant lying on the couch.”
Apr 3, 2025: inspection25 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One adult was present in the home without a background check during inspection. The individual left during inspection.”
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The provider did not demonstrate good judgment when a pillow and blanket was placed on top of an infant in a bouncer to help the infant sleep. This was removed during the inspction.”
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“Children are left unsupervised at the operation when the provider sleeps and/or naps while children are present in care at the operation.”
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Naptime for Infants - Designated crib, cot, bed, or mat
“An infant was asleep on a recliner chair. The provider moved the infant into a play yard during inspection.”
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Smoke Detectors Testing
“The provider is not testing the smoke detectors monthly.”
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Required Immunizations
“Two children enrolled and present at the operation did not have any proof of the required immunizations.”
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Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
“One infant was left in a play yard after waking up from nap without prompt attention given to the child’s physical needs as the child stated: out and the provider left the child in the play yard.”
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Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“The provider does not have any documentation of vaccinations for the dog present at the operation.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drills are not being practiced monthly and during more than one drill the provider logged that they were not able to exit in 3 minutes or less.”
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Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
“The provider did not conduct severe weather drills 4 times in a calendar year.”
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Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
“The provider did not conduct lock-down drills 4 times in a calendar year.”
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Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“The operational policies did not include infant safe sleep.”
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Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The provider is not inspecting the fire extinguisher monthly.”
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Required Admission Information-Child’s allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One child with a diagnosed allergy did not have a a completed food allergy emergency plan for the child.”
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Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“The provider did not have any records of attendance for each child.”
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Menus Available to Licensing
“The provider did not have a menu for today’s breakfast available for review or any prior menus available for review during inspection.”
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Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
“The provider did not have a health statement for the dog present at the operation.”
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First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“Neosporin was present in the first aid kit that expired in 2023. It was removed during the inspection.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The provider last completed the CPSC annual certification in 2018.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not include promotion of physical activity or the duration.”
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Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies did not include parent’s rights.”
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CO Detection System Connected to Alarm or Smoke Detection System- Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
“The provider is not testing the carbon monoxide detection system monthly.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“The provider did not have any admission paperwork for two children enrolled and present at the operation during inspection.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Two children enrolled and present at the operation during inspection did not have a statement of the child’s health from a health-care professional.”
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Immunizations-Completed official record from doctor’s office or pharmacy
“Two children’s immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.”
Aug 13, 2024: inspection8 deficiencies
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AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
“An individual older than 14 is living in the home and does not have a background check.”
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Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The primary caregiver does not have any annual training on file.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Screen time was available for children under 2 years old. This was corrected when the televsion was turned off.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“An infant not yet on table food does not have feeding instructions.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“A current product certification form was not available for review.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“Two children do not have admission information available for review.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“Two children do not have immunization information on file. One child does not have current immunizations on file.”
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Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“There is no current record of safety drills documentation, includeing tests of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide dectors, or fire extinguishers.”
All 23 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 22, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Inspection | 12 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Inspection | 25 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Registered Child-Care Home, permit issued Mar 25, 1988.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 12 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- Texas has placed this operation under corrective action.
- 0 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Date | What | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Corrective action | Texas has placed this operation under corrective action. |
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 624 child care providers in Travis County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 51.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Margaret Saldana This child care provider | 51 |
| Pisd River Oaks Elementary Extended Day Programs | 2 |
| Bright Beginnings | 8 |
| Padron Aisd Third Base | 0 |
| Cedar Bend Child Inc. | 9 |
| Navarro Child Development Center | 2 |
| Little Sprouts | 23 |
| Wholesome Generation | 3 |
| Rima Xoyamayagua | Not given |
| Ana Terry Lopez | Not given |
| Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool | 8 |
| Mundo Verde Montessori LLC | 8 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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