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Registered Child-Care Home · Texas

Margaret Saldana

Address not listed, Austin

Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
12
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
Accredited,Drop-In Care
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Registered
Issued
Mar 25, 1988

Corrective action: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

15High risk
16Medium-high risk
20Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
21Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 31, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 22, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 22, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 26, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 13, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
    Inspector's note: Observed a child under 12 months old sleeping in a Play yard with a pillow and toys inside. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-13.
Jan 29, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Requirements during probation
    Inspector's note: The conditions imposed during the probation period were not completed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-23.
Dec 1, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 29, 2025 · Inspection
12 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
    Inspector's note: A non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a mat instead of a crib. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-29.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: Children under two years old were observed having screen time. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-29.
  • Critical Tummy Time Activities - If infant has fallen asleep, move infant immediately to the crib and position on the infant?s back as required by ?747.2327
    Inspector's note: A six month old was observed falling asleep during tummy time and was not moved promptly. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-29.
  • Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
    Inspector's note: A six month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-29.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: The infant feeding form has not been updated since August 2025. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-31.
  • Critical Children Handwashing Before Eating
    Inspector's note: Children were observed being placed in high chairs for meal time without washing their hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-29.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
    Inspector's note: Children were observed watching screens during meal time. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-29.
  • Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
    Inspector's note: The restroom was observed with cleaning wipes on the counter and cleaning products under the sink with no child safe lock. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-31.
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: There was no fire drill logged for the month of September. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-31.
  • Critical Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
    Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher was not inspected in the month of September. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-31.
  • Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
    Inspector's note: A six month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and stuffed animal. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-29.
  • Critical Tummy Time Activities - Ensure that caregivers and staff can see and hear the infant when an infant is engaged in tummy time
    Inspector's note: A six month old infant was observed doing tummy time while not being visible to the caregiver. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-29.
Sep 5, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
    Inspector's note: Observed two children sleeping on couches in the livingroom. This was corrected when the children were placed on the mattress and floor. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Aug 21, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
    Inspector's note: Observed an 4 month old inside a play yard with an activity play gym and mat. This was corrected when the provider remove the extra play equipment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-21.
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: A water hose was observed on the ground in the backyard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-29.
Apr 29, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 15, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: Upon arrival, observed an infant lying on the couch. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-15.
Apr 3, 2025 · Inspection
25 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: Children are left unsupervised at the operation when the provider sleeps and/or naps while children are present in care at the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-03.
  • Critical Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
    Inspector's note: The provider did not conduct severe weather drills 4 times in a calendar year. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Critical Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
    Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include infant safe sleep. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-24.
  • Non-critical Immunizations-Completed official record from doctor's office or pharmacy
    Inspector's note: Two children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: The provider did not demonstrate good judgment when a pillow and blanket was placed on top of an infant in a bouncer to help the infant sleep. This was removed during the inspction. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-03.
  • Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
    Inspector's note: The provider is not testing the smoke detectors monthly. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Non-critical Menus Available to Licensing
    Inspector's note: The provider did not have a menu for today's breakfast available for review or any prior menus available for review during inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Critical Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
    Inspector's note: The provider does not have any documentation of vaccinations for the dog present at the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-21.
  • Non-critical Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
    Inspector's note: The provider did not have a health statement for the dog present at the operation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-01.
  • Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
    Inspector's note: One infant was left in a play yard after waking up from nap without prompt attention given to the child's physical needs as the child stated: out and the provider left the child in the play yard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-03.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
    Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include parent's rights. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-24.
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: Fire drills are not being practiced monthly and during more than one drill the provider logged that they were not able to exit in 3 minutes or less. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: The provider did not have any admission paperwork for two children enrolled and present at the operation during inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: One adult was present in the home without a background check during inspection. The individual left during inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-03.
  • Critical Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
    Inspector's note: One child with a diagnosed allergy did not have a a completed food allergy emergency plan for the child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
    Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include promotion of physical activity or the duration. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-24.
  • Critical Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
    Inspector's note: The provider did not conduct lock-down drills 4 times in a calendar year. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Critical Required Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Two children enrolled and present at the operation did not have any proof of the required immunizations. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: The provider last completed the CPSC annual certification in 2018. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
    Inspector's note: Neosporin was present in the first aid kit that expired in 2023. It was removed during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Naptime for Infants - Designated crib, cot, bed, or mat
    Inspector's note: An infant was asleep on a recliner chair. The provider moved the infant into a play yard during inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-03.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: Two children enrolled and present at the operation during inspection did not have a statement of the child's health from a health-care professional. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Critical Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
    Inspector's note: The provider did not have any records of attendance for each child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Non-critical CO Detection System Connected to Alarm or Smoke Detection System- Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation
    Inspector's note: The provider is not testing the carbon monoxide detection system monthly. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Critical Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
    Inspector's note: The provider is not inspecting the fire extinguisher monthly. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
Sep 16, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 13, 2024 · Inspection
8 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: Two children do not have admission information available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-20.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: Screen time was available for children under 2 years old. This was corrected when the televsion was turned off. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
    Inspector's note: There is no current record of safety drills documentation, includeing tests of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide dectors, or fire extinguishers. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-27.
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: A current product certification form was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-20.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
    Inspector's note: The primary caregiver does not have any annual training on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-14.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Two children do not have immunization information on file. One child does not have current immunizations on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-27.
  • Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
    Inspector's note: An individual older than 14 is living in the home and does not have a background check. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-16.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: An infant not yet on table food does not have feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-20.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.