Round Rock · Licensed family home

Sonya Branch

What these mean, and where they come from

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.

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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
April 29, 2026
On file
9 visits since May 2023 — all of them cited findings · 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

A frequent visitor was present without an active background check.

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

The three children enrolled did not have immunizations on file.

747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training · Medium

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

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

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

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

Change of address occurred prior to CCR notification.

747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded · Medium High

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

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

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

747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement · Medium

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

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

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

747.909(2) - Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours · Medium

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

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

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

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

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow · Medium

This standard was recited per monitoring inspection #4056789

747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans · High

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

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

First aid and CRP certifications were unavailable to review

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

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

Written Activity plan was not available to review

747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans · High

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

Carbon Monoxide Detector was not available to review

747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement · Medium

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

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

Admission information was unavailable to review

747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

Immunization records for the three children enrolled were unavailable to review

747.909(2) - Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours · Medium

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

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

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

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

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

This standard was recited per the inspection #3950428

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

This standard was recited per the inspection #3950428

747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System · High

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

This standard was recited per the inspection #3950428

State licensing record

May 2023 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · May 31, 2023

747.5333(2) - CO Detection System Type-Electronic Connected to (UL) Listed Alarm/Smoke Detection System · Medium High

Carbon monoxide detector was not avialable for review.

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

Admission records were unavailable to review.

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

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

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

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

Training hours were unavailable for review.

747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System · High

Smoke detector was not available for review.

State licensing record

Details

5127855631

Address
1531 Arusha St
License
826041, active

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