Hutto · Licensed family home
Valencia Willis
At a glance
- Full-size family home, licensed for up to 12 children.
What the state has found
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Licensing inspections
Apr 24, 20265 citations
745.621(a)(6) - AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 yearsHigh
“A resident of the household is above the age of 14 years and a background check was not run within 90 days of their birthday.”
745.621(a)(6) - AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years
747.2705(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingHigh
“The caregiver was observed yelling in front of children.”
747.2705(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operationHigh
“A family member moved back into the home in January 2026 and a background check was never re-run for this person.”
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
747.4609(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Tire Swings - All DirectionsMedium High
“The multi-axis swing did not have adequate space extending in all directions.”
747.4609(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Tire Swings - All Directions
747.801(15) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Notification about Deficiencies as specified in 747.307 and 747.309Medium High
“An infant in care did not have records on file.”
747.801(15) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Notification about Deficiencies as specified in 747.307 and 747.309
Dec 17, 20256 citations
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors TestingHigh
“Monthly detector testing has not been documented since 3/20/25. This was corrected at inspection when the detectors were tested.”
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar yearMedium High
“There have been no lock down drills documented during the current year. There have been two of the four severe weather drills documented during the current year. This was corrected at inspection when a lock down drill and severe weather drill was conducted.”
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual TrainingMedium High
“The primary caregiver only had 11 of the 30 hours of annual training.”
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium High
“The operation has not documented monthly fire drills since 3/20/25. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted during inspection.”
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
747.611(b) - Health Statement on FileMedium
“Out of four children files reviewed, four children did not have a current health statement.”
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentMedium
“Out of four children records reviewed, four children did not have immunization records.”
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Jan 25, 20246 citations
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors TestingHigh
“Detector testing has not been documented since June 2023. Fire extinguisher checking has also not been documented since June 2023.”
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium High
“Fire drills had not been documented since June 2023.”
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
747.501(5) - Written Operational Policies - DisciplineMedium High
“The operation's handbook is missing several operational policies including discipline/guidance, animals, promotion of active play, and emergency preparedness.”
747.501(5) - Written Operational Policies - Discipline
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute CaregiversMedium High
“The primary caregiver did not have current certification in CPR or First Aid. It expired 12/3/2023.”
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual TrainingMedium High
“The primary caregiver did not have 30 hours of completed training for 2022-2023.”
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium High
“The outdoor play area had multiple logs and wooden debris scattered around posing a tripping hazard. Broken chairs were also observed next to the play structure.”
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Feb 1, 20227 citations
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar yearMedium High
“The operation had no performed or documented Lock-down drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.”
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar yearMedium High
“The operation had no performed or documented sheltering and Severe Weather drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.”
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium High
“The operation had no performed or documented fire drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.”
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalMedium
“The operation did not have written infant feeding instructions available for one child.”
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours RequiredMedium
“The primary caregiver did not have certificates for 30 hours of annual training available to review during the inspection.”
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentMedium
“The immunization records for 3 children were not current, as all children were missing required doses. This was corrected at inspection when the parents provided the documents via email.”
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
747.1309(i) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%Low
“The primary caregiver did not meet the requirements of obtaining at least 6 hours of annual training in a classroom or virtual classroom setting.”
747.1309(i) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80%
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- April 24, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since February 2022 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- High —
A resident of the household is above the age of 14 years and a background check was not run within 90 days of their birthday.
· April 24, 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 24, 2026
747.4609(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Tire Swings - All Directions · Medium High
The multi-axis swing did not have adequate space extending in all directions.
747.801(15) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Notification about Deficiencies as specified in 747.307 and 747.309 · Medium High
An infant in care did not have records on file.
745.621(a)(6) - AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years · High
A resident of the household is above the age of 14 years and a background check was not run within 90 days of their birthday.
747.2705(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling · High
The caregiver was observed yelling in front of children.
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
A family member moved back into the home in January 2026 and a background check was never re-run for this person.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · December 17, 2025
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year · Medium High
There have been no lock down drills documented during the current year. There have been two of the four severe weather drills documented during the current year. This was corrected at inspection when a lock down drill and severe weather drill was conducted.
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing · High
Monthly detector testing has not been documented since 3/20/25. This was corrected at inspection when the detectors were tested.
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File · Medium
Out of four children files reviewed, four children did not have a current health statement.
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current · Medium
Out of four children records reviewed, four children did not have immunization records.
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training · Medium High
The primary caregiver only had 11 of the 30 hours of annual training.
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High
The operation has not documented monthly fire drills since 3/20/25. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted during inspection.
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings
Licensing visit · January 25, 2024
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High
Fire drills had not been documented since June 2023.
747.501(5) - Written Operational Policies - Discipline · Medium High
The operation's handbook is missing several operational policies including discipline/guidance, animals, promotion of active play, and emergency preparedness.
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers · Medium High
The primary caregiver did not have current certification in CPR or First Aid. It expired 12/3/2023.
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training · Medium High
The primary caregiver did not have 30 hours of completed training for 2022-2023.
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing · High
Detector testing has not been documented since June 2023. Fire extinguisher checking has also not been documented since June 2023.
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High
The outdoor play area had multiple logs and wooden debris scattered around posing a tripping hazard. Broken chairs were also observed next to the play structure.
Feb 2022 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · February 1, 2022
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional · Medium
The operation did not have written infant feeding instructions available for one child.
747.1309(i) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Self- Instructional up to 80% · Low
The primary caregiver did not meet the requirements of obtaining at least 6 hours of annual training in a classroom or virtual classroom setting.
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year · Medium High
The operation had no performed or documented Lock-down drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year · Medium High
The operation had no performed or documented sheltering and Severe Weather drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required · Medium
The primary caregiver did not have certificates for 30 hours of annual training available to review during the inspection.
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High
The operation had no performed or documented fire drills. Last drill documented was for February 2021. *This was corrected at inspection when the drills were performed.
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current · Medium
The immunization records for 3 children were not current, as all children were missing required doses. This was corrected at inspection when the parents provided the documents via email.
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Details
- Phone
- (512) 948-6055
- Address
- 319 Swenson Dr, Hutto, 78634
- License
- 976666
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License childcare.hhs.texas.gov
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.