No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Registered Child-Care Home · Texas
Margaret Saldana
Address not listed, Austin
Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · Map
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.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.