Hearth Record

The Clifton School

A licensed child care center in Carrollton, Texas 75006

2206 Heads Ln, Carrollton, Texas 75006. (972) 416-4000.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 10 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. Most serious: Medium High. Every month

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?

10 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 986 child care providers in Dallas County had 2.

14 inspections on record. The latest, on Mar 19, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

10 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

10 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Mar 19, 2026: inspection1 deficiency

  • Annual Sanitation Inspection

    “The operation did not have a current sanitation in specction.”

    Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 16, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 21, 2026.

May 5, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Children’s Records - Health Statement

    “Two children’s files were observed to bein need of updated physician health statements.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 19, 2025. Correction verified: May 28, 2025.

  • Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS

    “One child file was observed to have an immunization exemption form that had not been signed or notarized.”

    Rule 746.615(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 12, 2025. Correction verified: May 27, 2025.

  • Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee

    “One staff file was observed to be lacking proof of orientation training.”

    Rule 746.1329(d). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 12, 2025. Correction verified: May 27, 2025.

May 29, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    “6 children files were reviewed and 1 child with a food allergy, did not have a completed food allergy plan signed by a physician as required.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 3, 2024.

May 14, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies

  • Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    “6 children files were reviewed and 1 child with a food allergy, did not have a completed food allergy plan signed by a physician as required.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2024. Correction verified: May 29, 2024.

  • Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

    “The two exit gates on the playground had locking mechanisms on them that could not be opened during the time of inspection and some staff did not have access to keys used to unlock the gates.”

    Rule 746.4309. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 14, 2024. Correction verified: May 29, 2024.

  • Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

    “The use zone of slides on the playground did not extend 6 feet as required. This was corrected during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.4805(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 14, 2024.

  • Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap

    “the use zone of two slides on the playground overlapped with the use zone of a climbing structure. This was corrected during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.4805(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 14, 2024.

  • Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

    “During a monitoring inspection, broken toys with sharp edges and debris were observed on the playground.”

    Rule 746.4751(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 14, 2024.

13 deficiencies older than three years
Jul 14, 2023: inspection1 deficiency

  • Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name

    “A child was missing a labeled nap cot.”

    Rule 746.4503(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 18, 2023.

Jul 13, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    “A caregiver did not let the director know that a child had become injured while in care.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 19, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 27, 2023.

Jun 6, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    “Two caregivers are not current in CPR training.”

    Rule 746.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 19, 2023.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “One of the eight children’s records reviewed do not have current immunizations on file.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 28, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 16, 2023.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

    “A playground maintenance checklist was not recorded for the months of April or May”

    Rule 746.801(8). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 9, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 16, 2023.

Nov 14, 2022: report to the state3 deficiencies

  • Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

    “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver has hit a child or children with their hand.”

    Rule 746.2805(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 13, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2022.

  • Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play

    “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Withholding active outdoor play was used as a consequence for negative behaviors.”

    Rule 746.2805(9). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 13, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2022.

  • Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward

    “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Food has been used as a reward for positive behavior.”

    Rule 746.3301(h). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 13, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2022.

Jul 14, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    “Loose-fill on the primary playground did not meet a depth of 6 inches on all use zone space.”

    Rule 746.4907(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 11, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2022.

  • Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location

    “The emergency evacuation diagram did not include section 746.5207(a)(3) and (a)(4).”

    Rule 746.5207(a)(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 18, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 19, 2022.

Jun 27, 2022: report to the state3 deficiencies

  • Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. The directors failed to ensure that the facility is operating in compliance with the minimum standards relating to reporting of communicable diseases to state agencies and families.”

    Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 13, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2022.

  • Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

    “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. The operation did not properly notify Child Care Licensing of four cases of a communicable disease at the operation.”

    Rule 746.305(a)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 13, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2022.

  • Parental Notification of Communicable Disease

    “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found deficient. Parents were not properly notified of two cases of a communicable disease at the operation.”

    Rule 746.307(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 13, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2022.

All 17 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
May 5, 2025Inspection3 deficiencies cited
May 29, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
May 14, 2024Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Jul 14, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jul 13, 2023Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jun 6, 2023Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Nov 14, 2022Report to the state3 deficiencies cited
Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jul 14, 2022Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jun 29, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jun 27, 2022Report to the state3 deficiencies cited
Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Nov 5, 2021InspectionNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Feb 20, 2013.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 90 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 3 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

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?

  • Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 986 child care providers in Dallas County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 10.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 986 in Dallas County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
The Clifton School This child care provider10
Robbie Jones Head Start5
Xplor11
YMCA @ Junkins Elementary2
Grace Christian Preschool of Carrollton9
Buzzzy Bees Learning LLC3
The Learning Center11
Semihan Early Learning Academy6
Jiji’s Home School1
YMCA @ Blanton0
Powerhouse Carrollton1
Mickeys Town Daycare LLC2

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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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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