Round Rock · Licensed family home

Sonya Branch

What the state has found

The state lists 9 visits below. Shortlist has not read the reports behind them, so there is no share of visits that cited something to set beside other providers yet.

State record — Texas HHSC

Texas HHSC does not currently list this provider in its licensing database as of October 2026, though the record below is one it published. That may mean the license moved, was reissued under a new number, or the program closed — it is not a statement about the record. Check with the provider or the state directly.

Last visit
April 29, 2026
On file
9 visits since May 2023 · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
High — A frequent visitor was present without an active background check. · April 29, 2026

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Apr 2026 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · April 29, 2026

745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605 · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

A frequent visitor was present without an active background check.

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The three children enrolled did not have immunizations on file.

747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The operation did not have a personnel record with trainings available for review.

747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The operation did not have safety drill documentation available for review.

747.905 - Personnel Records for Household Members Not Used in Child/Caregiver Ratio · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Records for household members were not available for review.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Complaint

Complaint · April 28, 2026

745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

A household member had an ineligible background check.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 13, 2025

747.301(1) - Notification of Changing Location or Address · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Change of address occurred prior to CCR notification.

747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The ac unit observed in the backyard did not have the required safeguard.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · July 14, 2025

747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Provider was re-cited for not obtaining training hours within a timely manner.

747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard has been re-cited. CPR and FIRST AID haven't been completed.

State licensing record

Jun 2025 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · June 6, 2025

747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

747.909(2) - Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

State licensing record

May 2025 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · May 14, 2025

747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

First aid and CRP certifications were unavailable to review

747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Operational Policies missing from the parent handbook: Discpline and guidance, infant safe sleep, promotion of active play, parent visit, review of minimum standards, parents right.

747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Written Activity plan was not available to review

747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Emergency Preparedness plan was unavailable to review

747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Carbon Monoxide Detector was not available to review

747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Enrollment agreement forms were unavailable to review for the three children enrolled in care

747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Admission information was unavailable to review

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Immunization records for the three children enrolled were unavailable to review

747.909(2) - Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Training records for the caregiver was unavailable to review.

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 31, 2025

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 · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

During an attempted inspection it was discovered that an adult is living in the home and does not have a background check.

State licensing record

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 7, 2025

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 · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

During an attempted inspection it was discovered that an adult is living in the home and does not have a background check.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

During an attempted inspection it was discovered that an adult is living in the home and does not have a background check.

747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The provider failed to provide written proof of liability insurance or no insurance by the anniversary date of issuance.

State licensing record

Jul 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · July 7, 2023

747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard was recited per the inspection #3950428

747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard was recited per the inspection #3950428

747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard was recited per the inspection #3950428

747.5333(2) - CO Detection System Type-Electronic Connected to (UL) Listed Alarm/Smoke Detection System · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

This standard was recited per the inspection #3950428

State licensing record

May 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · May 31, 2023

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Renewal background check for the provider was not available fore reivew.

747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The First aid/ CPR certification does not meet training requirements.

747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Training hours were unavailable for review.

747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System · High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Smoke detector was not available for review.

747.5333(2) - CO Detection System Type-Electronic Connected to (UL) Listed Alarm/Smoke Detection System · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Carbon monoxide detector was not avialable for review.

747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Admission records were unavailable to review.

State licensing record

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Details

5127855631

Address
1531 Arusha St
License
826041

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All checked July 2026.

Details

Small means licensed for 5 to 11 children, among Austin-area’s 291 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Full-size is 12, the most any Austin-area family home holds.