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Linda Misselhorn

What these mean, and where they come from

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.

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What the state has found

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From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
August 6, 2026
On file
2 visits since January 2024 — both cited findings · 2 complaint investigations
Most serious
High — There was a caregiver that had told children not to tell their parents about inappropriate conversations that they were having at the operation. · April 22, 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.

Aug 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · August 6, 2026

747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules · Medium High

The parent handbook is missing required policies on the topics of handling medical emergencies, parents rights, accessing Child Care Regulation information, and promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

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

There was no current documentation for each dog's vaccines available for review.

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

There were two children files out of the six viewed that did not have enrollment forms.

747.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information · Medium

There was one child file out of the six viewed that did not have the child's physician information.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Complaint 5 findings

Complaint · April 22, 2026

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

There was a caregiver that had told children not to tell their parents about inappropriate conversations that they were having at the operation.

747.1501(c)(4)(C) - Personal use of electronic devices, cell phones, MP3 players, and video games. Cell phones briefly used and supervision is maintained · High

It was determined that a caregiver was using her cell phone throughout the day for personal use.

747.2105(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily · Medium

There was information received stating that children are on their phones throughout the day exceeding the limit of 1 hour of screen time.

747.301(6) - Notification of Additional Services Offered · Medium

The operation was conducting Field Trips and Transportation without notifying Child Care Regulation of these changes to their Services Offered.

747.5407(d) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Child 12 years old or younger must not ride in the front seat of a vehicle · Medium High

During the investigation it was determined that a child under 12 was allowed to sit in the front passenger seat during transportation.

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Complaint 3 findings

Complaint · March 4, 2026

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

Two background checks were not requested for two household members who were present at the operation.

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

There is a violation to this standard.

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 · High

There is a violation to this standard.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · January 18, 2024

747.2317(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes · High

An infant was sitting in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the restrictive device.

747.3203(14) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials · Medium High

There was cleanings supplies accessible to children in the kitchen and under the bathroom sink. There was fecal matter in multiple areas of the backyard. This was corrected when the cleaning supplies were moved and the bathroom cabinet was locked.

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

The primary caregiver did not certify that the CPSC recall list has been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver reviewed and certified the CPSC form 2885.

747.4301(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer · Medium

One child was sitting in a high chair without the safety strap fastened. One child was sitting in a high chair that had the safety straps removed. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the high chair without straps and fastened the safety straps on the other high chair.

747.4403(4) - Prohibited Equipment - Rings,Trapeze Bars, Free-Swinging Ropes · Medium High

There were two sets of trapeze bars in the outdoor play area.

747.4403(5) - Prohibited Equipment- Multiple Occupancy Swings · Medium High

There was a multiple occupancy swing in the outdoor play area.

747.4505(2) - Requirements for Tire Swings - Not Suspended from Composite Structure · Medium High

A tire swing was suspended from a composite structure.

747.4601 - Definition of Use Zone · Medium Low

Play equipment in the backyard did not meet the use zone requirements.

State licensing record

Details

5124610801

Address
17809 Fm 1100
License
1712852, active

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