Kiddie Academy of Northlake
A licensed child care center in Northlake, Texas 76226
7255 Canyon Falls Rd, Northlake, Texas 76226. (940) 241-7222.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 62 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Denton County: 3
- 18 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 34 inspections on record
- Not star-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?
62 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 490 child care providers in Denton County had 3.
34 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 19, 2026: 4 deficiencies cited.
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Oct 19, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children, at the inspection on Oct 19, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on Aug 12, 2026
15 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
62 deficiencies in 15 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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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.
Oct 19, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“One caregiver did not know how many children were in the class.”
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In one classrooms cabinet, there was a cleaning product on the same shelf as an open snack.”
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Two classrooms had broken outlet plates accessible to the children.”
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“The operation does not have a medication that is listed on a childs food allergy action plan.”
Aug 12, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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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
“A caregiver was not properly supervising infants during naptime when the staff was observed reading a book.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages
“A caregiver did not know the ages of the children in the classroom.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Infant bottles are not labeled with the first name and last initial.”
Jun 2, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Six children files had a parent listed as the emergency contact.”
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Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
“The operational policies did not have information regarding water activities.”
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Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
“The operational policies did not have information on how parents can access the minimum standards online.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“One child was missing a health statement on file.”
Dec 30, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“The operation has multiple children with noted food allergies but there is no food allergy form on file.”
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Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The operation has not completed carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguisher check since September.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have a completed admission form and does not have immunization records on file.”
Nov 18, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“The director’s files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.”
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Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permits holders have not maintained compliance with minimum standards.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The operation has two infants that require a written feeding form, one infant does not have an updated form.”
Oct 16, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“The director’s files is incomplete and does not have proof of orientation, DL/ID, pre-affidavit, nor an signed affidavit.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“One caregiver’s CPR and First Aid had expired. The caregiver was present during the inspection, working with children.”
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Posting Requirements - License
“The operation has removed their required posting board.”
Aug 20, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“A caregiver working alone with infants has been employed for over 90 days with no CPR.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The operations director has 22 hours of the required 30 hours for their 2024-2025 training year. The director is also missing required topics”
Jun 30, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregivers in the 2B classrooms did not know the number of children in care.”
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The operation Pre-K classroom wall has not been repaired.”
Jun 17, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregivers in the 2B and 3C classrooms did not know the number of children in care.”
Jun 4, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregiver in the 3C classroom stated that there were 11 children in care and there were 10 children in care.”
May 27, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The operation has multiple classrooms gaps of paint missing on the wall at children’s level.”
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“The operation has one child enrolled with a food allergy that does not have a food allergy plan on file.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“Form 2885, Children’s Product Certification, has not been completed since 2023”
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Children’s Records Maintained
“The operation’s files have not been maintained and the operation did not have children’s files available to be reviewed during inspection.”
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Required Personnel Records
“The operation does not have completed files for the 8 employees.”
May 21, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver failed to check the label on an infant’s bottle prior to feeding, which resulted in the bottle being given to the incorrect child.”
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Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent or obtain a signature.”
May 20, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregiver in the 3C classroom stated that there were 9 children in care and their were 13 children in care.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant classroom was observed to have 1 caregiver to 7 infants present during inspection. The ratio is 1:4 based on the specified age group.”
May 19, 2025: report to the state3 deficiencies
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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
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that children in the three-year-old classroom were left alone.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the operation has had multiple allegations and known incidents that were not reported to CCR.”
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Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet
“Based on observations made and information gathered, it is determined that the operation has been operating out of ratio in multiple classrooms in the morning.”
Feb 28, 2025: assessment3 deficiencies
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Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“The operation has one employee who has been employed for over a year and has not completed their 24 hours of training.”
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Complying with Laws and Rules
“The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall compliance.”
Jan 29, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.”
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Complying with Laws and Rules
“The operation permit holder has been aware of previous citations at the operation and has not ensured its overall compliance.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.”
Jan 15, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The operation does not have a operational policy that is specific to their operation and does not have the updated 2023 requirements.”
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CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Multiple caregivers at the operation has online only CPR training.”
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Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
“The operation has not updated their admission form to include required 2023 information.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The operation has not documented any drills conducted since November of 2024.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The operation did not have completed staff training files available for review during inspection.”
Oct 30, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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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
“A substitute caregiver fell asleep while supervising children during naptime.”
Oct 4, 2024: report to the state3 deficiencies
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AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, caregivers at the operation neglectfully supervised a child in care by leaving them alone on the playground for more than 20 minutes. Resulting in the child having to find their way back inside the building.”
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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
“Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation and external video footage, caregivers did not ensure the safety of a child left alone for over 20 minutes on the outside playground.”
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Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Based on an interview with the child’s parents and external documentation received, the child’s incident report was not signed by the parents as of 10/3/24.”
Sep 16, 2024: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the evidence obtained, a caregiver did not use good judgment as a caregiver sat on the floor and restrained a child on their lap.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on external documentation reviewed a caregiver inappropriately responded to an incident involving two children, by grabbing a child and then pulling them by one arm off of the floor.”
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Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
“Based on interviews conducted and external documentation reviewed, an incident report was not signed by a member of management or the parent due to the information being inaccurate.”
Aug 27, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“A caregiver did not change a child’s diaper all day while the child was in care, which resulted in a diaper rash and the child having to go to the doctor.”
Jun 27, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
“Four children 20 months and under have been administered medication that the directions stated require doctors approval. The children do not have doctors note on file.”
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Report Change in Controlling Person
“The operation did not notify CCR or remove the director as controlling person. CI: Designee removed the previous director during inspection.”
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Five children do not have a food allergy plan on file. One child has a food allergy plan that is not signed by the parent.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation’s fire inspection has expired. The operation has not contacted the local fire marshal to schedule and inspection, as required.”
All 49 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 27, 2025 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| May 21, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 20, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 20, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 19, 2025 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Assessment | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 3, 2024.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 234 children.
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.
- 14 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.
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 star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: ELD).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 490 child care providers in Denton County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 62.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Argyle Fine Arts Preschool | 2 |
| Primrose School of Lantana | 3 |
| Alphabest @ Lance Thompson - Northwest | 28 |
| Goddard School of Northlake | 4 |
| Bckb Christian Child Care and Schoolers Academy | 15 |
| North Star Academy | 24 |
| The Hive- Northlake LLC | 12 |
| Kiddie Academy of Northlake This child care provider | 62 |
| Guidance Preparatory Academy | 28 |
| Rachel Owens | Not given |
| Argyle Christian Academy | 2 |
| Geetha Srirangapuri | 13 |
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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