Margaret Saldana
Does Margaret Saldana have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 51 child-care citations for Margaret Saldana in AUSTIN, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 15 are recorded at the High level and 16 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 15 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- 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.
- High
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
The conditions imposed during the probation period were not completed.
- 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.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- High
747.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two children enrolled and present at the operation did not have any proof of the required immunizations.
- High
747.1501(c)(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Upon arrival, observed an infant lying on the couch.
- High
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The provider is not testing the smoke detectors monthly.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Medium High
747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children were observed being placed in high chairs for meal time without washing their hands.
- 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.
- 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.
- Medium High
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no fire drill logged for the month of September.
- Medium High
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguisher was not inspected in the month of September.
- Medium High
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A water hose was observed on the ground in the backyard.
- Medium High
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
The operational policies did not include infant safe sleep.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Medium High
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The provider is not inspecting the fire extinguisher monthly.
- Medium High
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
The provider did not have any records of attendance for each child.
- 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.
- 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.
- Medium
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The infant feeding form has not been updated since August 2025.
- Medium
747.2105(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Children were observed watching screens during meal time.
- Medium
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under two years old were observed having screen time.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Medium
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies did not include parent's rights.
- Medium
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies did not include promotion of physical activity or the duration.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Medium
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The provider last completed the CPSC annual certification in 2018.
- 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.
- 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.
- Medium
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Two children do not have admission information available for review.
- 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.
- 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.
- Medium
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
A current product certification form was not available for review.
- 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.
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