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Valencia Willis

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
April 24, 2026
On file
4 visits since February 2022 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
High — A resident of the household is above the age of 14 years and a background check was not run within 90 days of their birthday. · April 24, 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 24, 2026

747.4609(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Tire Swings - All Directions · Medium High

The multi-axis swing did not have adequate space extending in all directions.

747.801(15) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Notification about Deficiencies as specified in 747.307 and 747.309 · Medium High

An infant in care did not have records on file.

745.621(a)(6) - AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years · High

A resident of the household is above the age of 14 years and a background check was not run within 90 days of their birthday.

747.2705(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling · High

The caregiver was observed yelling in front of children.

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

A family member moved back into the home in January 2026 and a background check was never re-run for this person.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · December 17, 2025

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

There have been no lock down drills documented during the current year. There have been two of the four severe weather drills documented during the current year. This was corrected at inspection when a lock down drill and severe weather drill was conducted.

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

The operation has not documented monthly fire drills since 3/20/25. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted during inspection.

747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing · High

Monthly detector testing has not been documented since 3/20/25. This was corrected at inspection when the detectors were tested.

747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current · Medium

Out of four children records reviewed, four children did not have immunization records.

747.611(b) - Health Statement on File · Medium

Out of four children files reviewed, four children did not have a current health statement.

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

The primary caregiver only had 11 of the 30 hours of annual training.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · January 25, 2024

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High

The outdoor play area had multiple logs and wooden debris scattered around posing a tripping hazard. Broken chairs were also observed next to the play structure.

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

The primary caregiver did not have 30 hours of completed training for 2022-2023.

747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing · High

Detector testing has not been documented since June 2023. Fire extinguisher checking has also not been documented since June 2023.

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

Fire drills had not been documented since June 2023.

747.501(5) - Written Operational Policies - Discipline · Medium High

The operation's handbook is missing several operational policies including discipline/guidance, animals, promotion of active play, and emergency preparedness.

747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers · Medium High

The primary caregiver did not have current certification in CPR or First Aid. It expired 12/3/2023.

State licensing record

Feb 2022 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · February 1, 2022

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

The operation had no performed or documented Lock-down drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.

747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required · Medium

The primary caregiver did not have certificates for 30 hours of annual training available to review during the inspection.

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

The operation had no performed or documented sheltering and Severe Weather drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.

747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current · Medium

The immunization records for 3 children were not current, as all children were missing required doses. This was corrected at inspection when the parents provided the documents via email.

747.1309(i) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80% · Low

The primary caregiver did not meet the requirements of obtaining at least 6 hours of annual training in a classroom or virtual classroom setting.

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

The operation had no performed or documented fire drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.

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

The operation did not have written infant feeding instructions available for one child.

State licensing record

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Details

5129486055

Address
319 Swenson Dr
License
976666, active

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All checked July 2026.

State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Austin-area family home holds; 258 of Austin-area’s 291 licensed family homes are. Small is 5 to 11.