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Margaret Saldana

8417 JAMESTOWN DR, Austin TX 78758-7922 · License #237673 · Registered Child-Care Home

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Capacity 12 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jun 22, 2026
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8417 JAMESTOWN DR, Austin TX 78758-7922 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Tue07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Wed07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Thu07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Fri07:30 AM-05:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

AccreditedDrop-In Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 12 children
51
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
31
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
17
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
3.0
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jun 22, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 22, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 28, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 26, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 24, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 13, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    747.2315(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    Observed a child under 12 months old sleeping in a Play yard with a pillow and toys inside.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.8641 · Requirements during probation

    The conditions imposed during the probation period were not completed.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2026

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Dec 1, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 13, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 29, 2025 — Inspection
12 violations cited · view state record
12 violations
  • High

    747.2326(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    A six month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.

    Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

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  • Medium

    747.2105(c)(4) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    Children were observed watching screens during meal time.

    Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

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  • High

    747.2315(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    A six month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and stuffed animal.

    Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

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  • High

    747.2318(1) · Tummy Time Activities - Ensure that caregivers and staff can see and hear the infant when an infant is engaged in tummy time

    A six month old infant was observed doing tummy time while not being visible to the caregiver.

    Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

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  • High

    747.2318(3) · 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

    A six month old was observed falling asleep during tummy time and was not moved promptly.

    Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.3213(1) · Children Handwashing Before Eating

    Children were observed being placed in high chairs for meal time without washing their hands.

    Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.5005(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    There was no fire drill logged for the month of September.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

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  • Medium

    747.2105(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Children under two years old were observed having screen time.

    Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

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  • Medium

    747.2321(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    The infant feeding form has not been updated since August 2025.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.3203(13) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

    The restroom was observed with cleaning wipes on the counter and cleaning products under the sink with no child safe lock.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.5107(a) · Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

    The fire extinguisher was not inspected in the month of September.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.2305(1) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking

    A non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a mat instead of a crib.

    Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

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Sep 5, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    747.4303(a) · Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

    Observed two children sleeping on couches in the livingroom. This was corrected when the children were placed on the mattress and floor.

    Corrected by Sep 5, 2025

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Aug 21, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

    747.2315(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 21, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.3501 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    A water hose was observed on the ground in the backyard.

    Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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Apr 29, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 15, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    747.1501(c)(1) · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    Upon arrival, observed an infant lying on the couch.

    Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

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Apr 3, 2025 — Inspection
25 violations cited · view state record
25 violations
  • Medium High

    747.5107(a) · Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

    The provider is not inspecting the fire extinguisher monthly.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    One adult was present in the home without a background check during inspection. The individual left during inspection.

    Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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  • Medium

    747.5337(b)(2) · CO Detection System Connected to Alarm or Smoke Detection System- Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation

    The provider is not testing the carbon monoxide detection system monthly.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • Medium

    747.3935(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

    The provider last completed the CPSC annual certification in 2018.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • Medium

    747.501(8) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    The operational policies did not include promotion of physical activity or the duration.

    Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

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  • High

    747.613(a) · Required Immunizations

    Two children enrolled and present at the operation did not have any proof of the required immunizations.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • Medium

    747.3703(b) · Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

    The provider did not have a health statement for the dog present at the operation.

    Corrected by May 1, 2025

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  • High

    747.1503(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    Children are left unsupervised at the operation when the provider sleeps and/or naps while children are present in care at the operation.

    Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.5005(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.2301(3) · Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.635(a) · Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained

    The provider did not have any records of attendance for each child.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.501(6) · Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

    The operational policies did not include infant safe sleep.

    Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

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  • Medium

    747.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

    The provider did not have any admission paperwork for two children enrolled and present at the operation during inspection.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • Medium

    747.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • Medium

    747.501(9) · Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    The operational policies did not include parent's rights.

    Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.3703(a) · Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

    The provider does not have any documentation of vaccinations for the dog present at the operation.

    Corrected by Apr 21, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.5005(2) · Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year

    The provider did not conduct severe weather drills 4 times in a calendar year.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.605(15) · Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

    One child with a diagnosed allergy did not have a a completed food allergy emergency plan for the child.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • High

    747.5115 · Smoke Detectors Testing

    The provider is not testing the smoke detectors monthly.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • Medium

    747.3113(4) · Menus Available to Licensing

    The provider did not have a menu for today's breakfast available for review or any prior menus available for review during inspection.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • Medium

    747.3803(b) · First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

    Neosporin was present in the first aid kit that expired in 2023. It was removed during the inspection.

    Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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  • High

    747.2324(1) · Naptime for Infants - Designated crib, cot, bed, or mat

    An infant was asleep on a recliner chair. The provider moved the infant into a play yard during inspection.

    Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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  • High

    747.1501(c)(1) · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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  • Medium High

    747.5005(3) · Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year

    The provider did not conduct lock-down drills 4 times in a calendar year.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • Medium

    747.623(3) · Immunizations-Completed official record from doctor's office or pharmacy

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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Sep 16, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 13, 2024 — Inspection
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • High

    745.621(a)(5) · AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation

    An individual older than 14 is living in the home and does not have a background check.

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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  • Medium

    747.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

    Two children do not have admission information available for review.

    Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

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  • Medium

    747.2321(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    An infant not yet on table food does not have feeding instructions.

    Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

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  • Medium

    747.3935(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

    A current product certification form was not available for review.

    Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

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  • Medium

    747.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    Two children do not have immunization information on file. One child does not have current immunizations on file.

    Corrected by Aug 27, 2024

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  • Medium High

    747.1303(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

    The primary caregiver does not have any annual training on file.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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  • Medium

    747.2105(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Screen time was available for children under 2 years old. This was corrected when the televsion was turned off.

    Corrected by Aug 13, 2024

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  • Medium

    747.801(7) · Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

    There is no current record of safety drills documentation, includeing tests of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide dectors, or fire extinguishers.

    Corrected by Aug 27, 2024

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Sep 23, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 13, 2026 inspection noted: “Observed a child under 12 months old sleeping in a Play yard with a pillow and toys inside.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 29, 2026 inspection noted: “The conditions imposed during the probation period were not completed.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Oct 29, 2025 inspection noted: “A six month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device.” — what has changed since then?

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