Joanna Lara
Registered Child-Care Home · Forney, Kaufman County, TX · Operation No. 1746007
Joanna Lara holds a Registered issued September 29, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 6 inspections on record with 13 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Registered
Issued
September 29, 2022
Operation type
Registered Child-Care Home
Total capacity
11 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1022 Brigham Dr, Forney, TX 75126-3803
The 60-month record
6
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
13
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 4 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Inspection | 6 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
July 7, 2026 Standard § 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver did not have current CPR practiced on a manikin.
Corrected: July 28, 2026
July 7, 2026 Standard § 747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The home did not have current pet vaccination documentation at the time of the inspection.
Corrected: July 21, 2026
July 7, 2026 Standard § 747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The safety drill documentation was not being maintained.
Corrected: July 31, 2026
July 7, 2026 Standard § 747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not maintain a record of sign-in and out or attendance.
Corrected: July 7, 2026
July 7, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation allowed a household member to be present before receiving a background check determination of Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions.
Corrected: July 7, 2026
July 7, 2026 Standard § 747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children did not have children records available for review and two children lacked current immunization records and a health statement.
Corrected: July 21, 2026
August 21, 2025 Standard § 747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There were no menus created.
Corrected: September 21, 2025
August 21, 2025 Standard § 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The last fire drill conducted was in May 2025.
Corrected: August 31, 2025
April 11, 2024 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children. 4/11/24-Primary caregiver's son (23Y) is now living permanently in the home as of 4/7/24. He has no background check submitted.
Corrected: April 18, 2024
April 11, 2024 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of six files were missing the immunization records during the visit.
Corrected: April 17, 2024
April 2, 2024 Standard § 747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no fire extinguisher with the type 3A-40BC in the home available during the visit.
Corrected: April 16, 2024
April 2, 2024 Standard § 747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
An 9 month infant was observed asleep on a restrictive device (baby bouncer) in the master bedroom.
Corrected: April 2, 2024
April 2, 2024 Standard § 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 Verbatim from the agency record
A cleaning lady that comes to the home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every week was present while children were in care without a background check in file. The lady was observed attending to the children.
Corrected: April 9, 2024
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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