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Valencia Willis

A registered child care home in Hutto, Texas 78634

319 Swenson Dr, Hutto, Texas 78634. (512) 948-6055.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.

The last 24 months 17 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 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?

17 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 467 child care providers in Williamson County had 3.

9 inspections on record. The latest, on Jul 31, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation, at the inspection on Apr 24, 2026

Rated High by Texas: AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years, at the inspection on Apr 24, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling, at the inspection on Apr 24, 2026

2 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

17 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.

17 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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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 Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Apr 24, 2026: inspection5 deficiencies

  • AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation

    “A family member moved back into the home in January 2026 and a background check was never re-run for this person.”

    Rule 745.621(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026. Correction verified: May 1, 2026.

  • AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years

    “A resident of the household is above the age of 14 years and a background check was not run within 90 days of their birthday.”

    Rule 745.621(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 28, 2026.

  • Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

    “The caregiver was observed yelling in front of children.”

    Rule 747.2705(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 24, 2026. Correction verified: May 12, 2026.

  • Measurement of Use Zone for Tire Swings - All Directions

    “The multi-axis swing did not have adequate space extending in all directions.”

    Rule 747.4609(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 26, 2026. Correction verified: May 12, 2026.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Notification about Deficiencies as specified in 747.307 and 747.309

    “An infant in care did not have records on file.”

    Rule 747.801(15). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 1, 2026. Correction verified: May 12, 2026.

Dec 17, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies

  • Smoke Detectors Testing

    “Monthly detector testing has not been documented since 3/20/25. This was corrected at inspection when the detectors were tested.”

    Rule 747.5115. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 17, 2025.

  • Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

    “The primary caregiver only had 11 of the 30 hours of annual training.”

    Rule 747.1303(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 7, 2026. Correction verified: Jan 15, 2026.

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    “The operation has not documented monthly fire drills since 3/20/25. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted during inspection.”

    Rule 747.5005(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 17, 2025.

  • Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year

    “There have been no lock down drills documented during the current year. There have been two of the four severe weather drills documented during the current year. This was corrected at inspection when a lock down drill and severe weather drill was conducted.”

    Rule 747.5005(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 17, 2025.

  • Health Statement on File

    “Out of four children files reviewed, four children did not have a current health statement.”

    Rule 747.611(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 2, 2026. Correction verified: Jan 28, 2026.

  • Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    “Out of four children records reviewed, four children did not have immunization records.”

    Rule 747.613(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 2, 2026. Correction verified: Jan 9, 2026.

Jan 25, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies

  • Smoke Detectors Testing

    “Detector testing has not been documented since June 2023. Fire extinguisher checking has also not been documented since June 2023.”

    Rule 747.5115. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2024.

  • Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

    “The primary caregiver did not have 30 hours of completed training for 2022-2023.”

    Rule 747.1303(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2024.

  • Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

    “The primary caregiver did not have current certification in CPR or First Aid. It expired 12/3/2023.”

    Rule 747.1313(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 8, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2024.

  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    “The outdoor play area had multiple logs and wooden debris scattered around posing a tripping hazard. Broken chairs were also observed next to the play structure.”

    Rule 747.3501. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2024.

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    “Fire drills had not been documented since June 2023.”

    Rule 747.5005(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2024.

  • Written Operational Policies - Discipline

    “The operation’s handbook is missing several operational policies including discipline/guidance, animals, promotion of active play, and emergency preparedness.”

    Rule 747.501(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2024.

7 deficiencies older than three years
Feb 1, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    “The operation had no performed or documented fire drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.”

    Rule 747.5005(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 1, 2022.

  • Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year

    “The operation had no performed or documented sheltering and Severe Weather drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.”

    Rule 747.5005(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 1, 2022.

  • Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year

    “The operation had no performed or documented Lock-down drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.”

    Rule 747.5005(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 1, 2022.

  • Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

    “The primary caregiver did not have certificates for 30 hours of annual training available to review during the inspection.”

    Rule 747.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 15, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2022.

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

    “The operation did not have written infant feeding instructions available for one child.”

    Rule 747.2321(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 2, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2022.

  • Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    “The immunization records for 3 children were not current, as all children were missing required doses. This was corrected at inspection when the parents provided the documents via email.”

    Rule 747.613(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 1, 2022.

  • Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%

    “The primary caregiver did not meet the requirements of obtaining at least 6 hours of annual training in a classroom or virtual classroom setting.”

    Rule 747.1309(i). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 15, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2022.

All 9 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo violation found
May 12, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Apr 24, 2026Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Dec 17, 2025Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jan 25, 2024Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Feb 1, 2022Inspection7 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Registered Child-Care Home, permit issued May 26, 2009.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 12 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

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

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 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 rated in Texas Rising Star.
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 467 child care providers in Williamson County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 17.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

12 of the 467 in Williamson County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Valencia Willis This child care provider17
Hippo Learning Station13
The Fellowship Hutto Preschool6
Creative Learning Center15
The Learning Experience11
The Learning Junction Early Education Center31
Josephine MittchellNot given
The Little Hippo2
Green House Day Care11
Kiddie Academy of Hutto9
Querubines Spanish Home Daycare7
Aml Bilingual Child Care5
Nadine Johnson YMCA of Central Texas3

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 2, 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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