Read Institute of Texas
A licensed child care center in Plano, Texas 75023
6509 Independence Pkwy, Plano, Texas 75023. (469) 443-6175.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 43 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Collin County: 2
- 7 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 11 inspections on record
- 3-Star 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?
43 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 647 child care providers in Collin County had 2.
11 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 17, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.
Rated High by Texas: Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children, at the inspection on Oct 29, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Oct 29, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored, at the inspection on Jan 19, 2024
4 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
43 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 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.
Sep 17, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Personnel Records - Current Driver’s License
“Five out of the ten staff records reviewed were missing Drivers Licenses and two were able to be obtained during the inspection.”
Oct 23, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“Of the 7 caregiver files reviewed, 3 did not have current CPR/First Aid Training.”
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Required Admission Information-Child’s allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A Food allergy plan was not on file for one child in care with diagnosed food allergies.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Of 10 children record’s reviewed, 4 did not have a current health statement from a doctor.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Of the 7 personnel files reviewed, 3 caregivers were required to have form 2912 in their file and did not.”
Aug 4, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“There is a piece of cracked plastic on one of the structures outside.”
Oct 29, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“This standard was found to be deficient as cleaning liquids were accessible to children which is a safety hazard. This was corrected during the inspection as all cleaning liquids were removed and stored in a locked cabinet.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“This standard was found to be deficient as the school was not able to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“This standard was found to be deficient as the outdoor picnic table is damaged with broken and splintered woood posing a safety risk to children. Repair or replacement is required.”
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Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical fan was accessble to children in a classroom, posing a safety risk. This standard was corrected during the inspection as the fan was removed from the classroom.”
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Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
“This standard was found to be deficient as the school did not have current liability insurance on file.”
Feb 26, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“3 of the 4 children’s files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement during an inspection on 1/4/2024. The operation was given an extension date of 2/23/24 to obtain the health care statements, however, the operation did not obtain all the children’s health statements.”
Jan 19, 2024: inspection8 deficiencies
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
“Equipment that is required to be mounted per manufacture instructions, was not mounted.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“An annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The director stated she was informed in February of 2023 that she needed her own fire panel, but has not had this installed or had a fire inspection completed.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“At follow-up, none of the staff present had current CPR/First Aid. This was discussed with the director who stated she was going to have it scheduled for today.”
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer’s Instructions
“The equipment appears to be residential in nature and the operation does not have manufacturer instructions available for review.”
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Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
“A location where the children and caregivers would evacuate to in case of an emergency is not shown on the evacuation diagram.”
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Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
“A special care needs acknowledgment must be signed by the parent and filed in the children’s file.”
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Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“There was not any information for the support of inclusive services in the operational policy.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“3 of the 4 children’s files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement.”
Jan 4, 2024: inspection23 deficiencies
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning materials were stored on a low shelf in the bathroom accessible to children.”
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
“Equipment that is required to be mounted per manufacture instructions, was not mounted.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“An annual fire inspection had not been conducted. The director stated she was informed in February of 2023 that she needed her own fire panel, but has not had this installed or had a fire inspection completed.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“None of the staff present had current CPR/First Aid. This was discussed with the director who stated she was going to have it scheduled for today.”
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Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“Medication was given to two different children and not signed by either of the parents.”
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer’s Instructions
“The equipment appears to be residential in nature and the operation does not have manufacturer instructions available for review.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There was no loose fill installed around any of the play equipment that is used for outdoor play.”
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Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
“A location where the children and caregivers would evacuate to in case of an emergency is not shown on the evacuation diagram.”
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Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
“A special care needs acknowledgment must be signed by the parent and filed in the children’s file.”
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
“A two year old was walking around with a bottle, after being informed the child cannot walk around with the bottle, the operation continued to allow this.”
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Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
“Keeping Children Safe notification was not posted.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“Playground checklist were not completed monthly, when I asked the director if the checklist had been completed monthly - she stated no. The operation had only completed the checklist for April, May, and August for 2023.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“There was no promotion of physical activity in the operational policy.”
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Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
“Policies for parents to review compliance reports were not written in the operational policy.”
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Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“There was not any information for the support of inclusive services in the operational policy.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“3 of the 4 children’s files reviewed did not have a health care provider statement.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“No fire drills were documented since August of 2023, smoke detector checks had not been documented since August 2023, fire extinguisher checks had not been documented since August 2023, no lock down drills had been document for 2023, and 2 severe weather drills were documented for 2023 when the requirement is 4. I asked the director if they had done these drills and checks, she informed me she had, but did not document them.”
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Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“2 of the 4 employee files reviewed did not have orientation.”
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Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center’s operational policies
“3 of 4 employee files reviewed did not have a signed operational policy statement.”
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Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“1 of 4 employee files reviewed did not have a copy of the employee’s drivers license or state identification.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One caregiver did not have a signed affidavit in their file or available for review.”
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Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center’s personnel policies
“3 of the 4 employee files reviewed did not have personnel policies signed.”
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Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
“There was not a posting or a policy regarding the operation being a gang free zone.”
15 deficiencies older than three years
Feb 24, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A support staff caregiver was observed to be in direct care of children without an active background check.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation was osberved to not have an annual fire inspection or document stating one is scheduled from the county fire deparment or fire marshal.”
Jan 24, 2023: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not complete the required survey of employees that left employment of the operation.”
Sep 1, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“At the time of inspection, one child is still missing their health statement.”
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Children’s Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“One child’s vision and hearing screening and still not on file for review.”
Aug 15, 2022: inspection10 deficiencies
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Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
“The operation had a dome jungle gym present at the center at the time of inspection. The structure had just been purchased and placed at the center over the summer.”
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Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
“The operation had a composite play structure present at the time of inspection. The structure had swings and a slide connected.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The operation had not completed the CPSC certification form at the time of inspection.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“At the time of inspection, one child did not have a health statement on file for review.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have their most current immunization record, according to their age, on file for review.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The operation’s last documented fire drill was in April 2022. No documentation of any other fire, severe weather, or lockdown drills were available since then.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“At the time of inspection, the operation did not have a copy of their most recent health inspection on file for review.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“At the time of inspection, there was no personnel or training documentation present for the second caregiver.”
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Required Personnel Records
“At the time of inspection, the director did not have a copy of her Photo ID, notarized affidavit, or personnel form for information on file for review.”
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Children’s Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“At the time of inspection, two children did not have a copy of their vision and hearing screen on file.”
All 13 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Inspection | 23 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Inspection | 10 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jul 21, 2010.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 147 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.
- 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.
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).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 647 child care providers in Collin County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 43.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Read Institute of Texas This child care provider | 43 |
| Kids Learning Center | 6 |
| Primrose School of Plano at Chase Oaks | 5 |
| Ark Adventure Preschool | 1 |
| North Custer Kindercare | 15 |
| Ms Vickies Learning Center | 1 |
| Virna C Anticona | 0 |
| Loving in Home Daycare | 0 |
| Happy Nest Childcare | 6 |
| Dora Stuart | Not given |
| Hunters Glen Baptist Clc | 0 |
| Little Learners Daycare | 24 |
| Legacy Church Preschool | 0 |
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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