Round Rock · Licensed family home
Sonya Branch
- Small family home, licensed for up to 7 children.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Details
- Address
- 1531 Arusha St
- License
- 826041, active
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