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Licensed Child-Care Home in MCKINNEY, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 27, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 2901 BLACK WALNUT ST, MCKINNEY, TX 75071 1959
Operation type: Licensed Child-Care Home
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 27, 2023
Operation number: 1752798
Licensed capacity: 12 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	12
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,334
Citations recorded	20
Findings still pending	1
Record covers	August 30, 2022 – October 16, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	5
Medium High	8
Medium	7

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 16, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 486 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 6, 20261 citation recorded1 of 559 standards cited at this visit

747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 monthsRisk level: Medium High

The provider is lacking 18 annual clock hours from 4/23/2024 to 4/23/2025.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 31, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 305 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 17, 20247 citations recorded7 of 745 standards cited at this visit

747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age ChildRisk level: Medium

The name and telephone number of the school the school-aged child attends was missing in one of the children files reviewed.

Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2024.

747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of VaccinationsRisk level: Medium High

The documentation of the provider's dog's vaccination records was expired on 3/28/2024.

Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.1209(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Caregiver -pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

The substitute caregiver's pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certificate was expired on 3/25/2024.

Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and TrainingRisk level: Medium

The provider does not have training hours for the substitute caregiver available at the home for licensing to review.

Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.605(9) - Required Admission Information - Field Trip PermissionRisk level: Medium

Parent's permission for field trips was missing in two of the children's records reviewed.

Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2024.

747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment AgreementRisk level: Medium

There was no documentation in two of the children's records reviewed of acknowledgment that parents received operational polices.

Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2024.

747.1107(5) - Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

The Provider's Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training certificate was expired on 3/25/2024.

Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 292 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 114 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 14, 20234 citations recorded4 of 379 standards cited at this visit

747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

A fire drill has not been conducted in January 2023.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.5115 - Smoke Detectors TestingRisk level: High

Smoke detector test dates were not available. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the provider documented the date detectors were checked.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.5337(a)(3) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and InstallationRisk level: Medium High

CO detector test dates were not available. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the provider documented the date the CO detector was checked

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

The provider has not conducted a fire extinguisher check in January 2023. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the provider check the fire extinguisher during the inspection and recorded todays date.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 20, 20232 citations recorded2 of 479 standards cited at this visit

747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

Four children did not have a health statement on file.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Two children did not have immunization records on file.

Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 28, 20225 citations recorded5 of 970 standards cited at this visit

747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

Caregiver has a torn non absorbent diaper changing mat.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete KitRisk level: Medium

Caregivers first aid kit is missing adhesive tape, guide, scissors, thermometer, tweezers, and gloves.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.5101 - Fire- Extinguishing SystemRisk level: High

Caregiver does not have a fire extinguisher.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.5111 - Smoke-Detection SystemRisk level: High

Caregiver does not have a smoke detector in one of the activity areas.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.5331 - Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School FacilityRisk level: High

The caregiver does not have a carbon monoxide detector.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 30, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not LicensedRisk level: High

Regular care was being provided to more than 7 unrelated children.

Correction verified by the state on September 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.