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The Play Yard LP

A licensed child care center in Salado, Texas 76571

15299 S IH 35, Salado, Texas 76571. (254) 947-1153.

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The short answer

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

The last 24 months 15 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: 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?

15 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 237 child care providers in Bell County had 2.

18 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 23, 2026: no violation found.

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 Sep 8, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene, at the report to the state on Sep 4, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance, at the inspection on Jul 13, 2026

3 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

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

When those deficiencies happened

15 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

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

Sep 8, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “During the inspection, the state inspector observed a child in the hallway by themselves. There were no caregivers standing at the door or in the hallway with the child. When the state inspector asked the nearest teacher where the child belonged the caregiver did not know. The state inspector walked the child back to their classroom and explained to the caregiver that the child cannot be in the hallway by themselves.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 15, 2026.

Sep 4, 2026: report to the state3 deficiencies
  • Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene

    “Observed a caregiver taking a child out of a highchair while there were two other older infants on the other side of the wall of the infant room. The caregiver was unable to see the infants or intervene if needed. This was corrected when the caregiver went to where she was able to see all the infants.”

    Rule 746.2403(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 15, 2026.

  • Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    “During an investigation it was found that a caregiver has been using their phone while caring for children. The caregiver was spoken to about not using their phones while caring for the children.”

    Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 15, 2026.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    “Observed written feeding instructions for an infant which states that the infant was to be fed a bottle every 2 hours. The infant arrived at the daycare at 7:48 and was not given a bottle until 11:30. Observed another infant feeding instructions that was last completed July 30, 2026.”

    Rule 746.2421(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 15, 2026.

Jul 13, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    “During the inspection it was found that the operation was not following their safety plan that was put in place for investigation 3211648”

    Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 13, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2026.

  • Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement

    “Observed a 16 year old who has not yet completed high school in ratio by herself.”

    Rule 746.1107(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 13, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2026.

Jul 7, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
  • Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months

    “Observed an infant under 6 months old laying on a boppy pillow while a caregiver held a bottle to the infant’s mouth.”

    Rule 746.2419(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 7, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2026.

Jul 6, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance

    “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance when a positive drug test confirmed this while staff was present at the operation during operational hours.”

    Rule 746.3703(c). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2026.

Mar 30, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
  • Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    “Observed three people who transport but do not have current transportation training.”

    Rule 746.1316(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 7, 2026.

Jul 24, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “During an investigation, it was found that a caregiver fell asleep while on the playground supervising children. This was corrected as the caregiver no longer works at the operation.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 4, 2025.

Apr 11, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Central Sleeping Location

    “Observed a caregiver standing in a doorway of two classrooms while the children were sleeping, One classroom had 15 children and the other classroom had 14 children. The children were not combined in a centralized location. This was corrected when another teacher came into the classroom.”

    Rule 746.1613(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 11, 2025.

Mar 3, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “Observed anchoring nails sticking out of the playground equipment. This was corrected when the nails were hammered back in. There was also rotted wood on one equipment that needs to be replaced.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 17, 2025.

  • Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    “Observed a soft fabric cover on the infant changing mat. This was corrected when it was removed.”

    Rule 746.3503(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 3, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 3, 2025.

Feb 26, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    “During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation’s annual fire inspection was overdue by 6 weeks.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 11, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 27, 2024.

  • Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

    “During the inspection it was observed that in the two year old classroom the mats were arranged in a way that did not leave a walkway between all of the mats for each caregiver and child. This was corrected at inspection when a few of the mats were rearranged.”

    Rule 746.2909(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 26, 2024.

5 deficiencies older than three years
Nov 3, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
  • Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    “During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two infants diapers were changed and their caregivers did not wash their hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when both infants hands were cleaned after state licensing asked them to.”

    Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023.

  • Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities

    “During the inspection it was observed that the toddler classroom did not wash their hands after coming inside from playing outside. This was corrected at inspection when the group of children washed their hands after state licensing asked them to.”

    Rule 746.3417(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023.

  • Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

    “During the inspection it was found that the operation was not completing the daily building and grounds safety checklist.”

    Rule 746.4751(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 16, 2023.

  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    “During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the loose fill on the playground was less than 1 inch in some areas, such as at the bottom of slides.”

    Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 10, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 16, 2023.

  • Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - Over Concrete or Asphalt

    “During the inspection it was found that there was an ABC mat, placed over concrete as unitary surfacing for a slide fall zone, however the manufacturer of this mat does not state that this is an appropriate unitary surfacing over concrete. This was corrected at inspection when the slides were removed from the infant playground.”

    Rule 746.4911(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023.

All 28 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Sep 22, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Sep 8, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Sep 4, 2026Report to the state3 deficiencies cited
Aug 18, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jul 13, 2026Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jul 6, 2026Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Mar 26, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jul 24, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Apr 11, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Apr 10, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Mar 3, 2025Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Feb 25, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Feb 26, 2024Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Feb 16, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Nov 3, 2023Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Aug 5, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Aug 4, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Dec 14, 2021InspectionNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued May 12, 2008.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 89 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.
  • 10 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: 2-Star (the first 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 237 child care providers in Bell County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 15.
Source:

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

11 of the 237 in Bell County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Salado Montessori Inc.4
Kids Zone Salado4
The Play Yard LP This child care provider15
Susan Travis2
Maria Burgos4
Tiny Troops Learning Center4
God’s Promise6
A Heart for the Children0
Theresas Creative Minds6
Barnyard Babes Daycare3
Faith’s First Steps Home Daycare0
Carmen Y Benitez Rivera2

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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