Clara Ketner
Registered Child-Care Home in Cooper, Texas. License #1696750, issued September 6, 2019.
- Address
- 250 W Austin Ave, Cooper, TX 75432
- Phone
- (903) 335-0506
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Not accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 21 areas it checked 3,096 standards at Clara Ketner between February 9, 2022 and October 8, 2025 and recorded 25 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 21 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 3 | 282 | 4 |
| Record keeping | 3 | 275 | 5 |
| Personnel | 3 | 394 | 4 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 3 | 93 | 0 |
| Activities | 3 | 95 | 0 |
| Infants | 3 | 230 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Discipline | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Field trips | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 48 | 0 |
| Nutrition | 3 | 131 | 1 |
| Health practices | 3 | 329 | 0 |
| Safety practices | 3 | 223 | 1 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 125 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety and equipment | 3 | 207 | 0 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 3 | 156 | 1 |
| Transportation | 3 | 98 | 0 |
The table adds up to 3,053 of those standards. The remaining 43, including 9 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 10 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on October 8, 2025, and 25 citations.
- 1High
- 14Medium High
- 8Medium
- 2Medium Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing all 25. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High October 8, 2025 Correction verified October 23, 2025
747.1303(5)(A): Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver lacked 10.5 hours training to complete last years annual training.
- Medium High October 8, 2025 Correction verified October 9, 2025
747.213(a): AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
One child's record evaluated did not have parent signed documentation to show that the operation notified the parent of the child in care in writing that you do not carry liability insurance.
- Medium High October 8, 2025 Correction verified October 9, 2025
747.3703(a): Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The operation did not have documentation of current vaccines for one of the dogs in the home.
- Medium October 8, 2025 Correction verified October 23, 2025
747.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked their date of admission. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact. One child's record lacked the names and telephone numbers of persons other than a parent to whom the child may be released. Two children's records lacked documentation the parents received a copy of the operational policies. Two children's records lacked a health statement. One child's record lacked an immunization record. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the primary caregiver at inspection.
- Medium High August 6, 2024 Correction verified August 9, 2024
747.4403(5): Prohibited Equipment- Multiple Occupancy Swings
A composite play structure was observed on the playground that contained a glider swing.
- Medium High August 6, 2024 Correction verified August 9, 2024
747.4607(a): Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
A composite structure was observed on the playground that contained swings and slide that did not meet use zones.
- High August 6, 2024 Correction verified August 9, 2024
747.207(10): AP Never exceed capacity of the home
Fourteen children were present at inspection. These numbers exceed the operations licensed capacity. This was discussed with the primary caregiver. This was corrected at inspection as two children were picked up.
- Medium High August 6, 2024 Correction verified August 9, 2024
747.1701: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
One caregiver was observed supervising 14 children, ages 2 years, 2 years, 3 years, 3 years, 4 years, 4 years, 4 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years, 5 years, 7 years, 9 years, and 11 years at inspection. These numbers exceed the numbers allowed in a Registered Child Care Home with one caregiver. This was discussed with the primary caregiver.
- Medium August 2, 2024 Correction verified August 7, 2024
747.901(2): Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
The primary caregiver did not have documentation of their education qualification.
- Medium High December 7, 2023 Correction verified December 13, 2023
747.1303(5)(A): Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver lacked 10 hours training to complete last years annual training.
- Medium December 7, 2023 Correction verified January 16, 2024
747.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact; two children's immunization records were observed incomplete; three children's records lacked a health statement.
- Medium High December 7, 2023 Correction verified January 7, 2024
747.1303(2)(A): Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
The primary caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid training.
- Medium High December 7, 2023 Correction verified January 16, 2024
747.207(1): Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: 1) Safe sleep policy; 2) animals; 3) promotion of indoor and out door activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor; 4) procedures for parents to visit the home any time without having to secure prior approval; 5) procedures for parent to review a copy of the child care homes most recent inspection report and how parents may access the standards online; 6) instructions on how a parent may contact the local licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline (1-800-252-5400), and access the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov).
- Medium High December 7, 2023 Correction verified December 8, 2023
747.213(a): AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
The operation did not have documentation that they have notified parents of 4 children enrolled that the operation does not carry liability insurance.
- Medium December 7, 2023 Correction verified December 13, 2023
747.801(4): Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
The operation did not have a current menu available for all snacks and meals served nor menus available for the past three months of all snacks and meals served.
- Medium Low May 4, 2022 Correction verified May 10, 2022
747.1603(1): Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Seven children were observed in care, ages 2 years, 2 years, 2 years, 3 years, 3 years, 4 years, and 4 years. These numbers exceed the ratios allowed in a Registered Child Care Home. This was discussed with the primary caregiver.
- Medium High April 19, 2022 Correction verified May 4, 2022
747.3501: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
This standard was reviewed as a follow-up to a previous inspection and found deficient. A partial string of rusted barbed wire was observed above the top of one side of the fence around the playground. A metal pole from the fence was protruding out from the fence.
- Medium High March 23, 2022 Correction verified April 19, 2022
747.3501: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
One string of rusted barbed wire was observed above the top of one side of the fence around the playground.
- Medium March 23, 2022 Correction verified April 4, 2022
747.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
This standard was reviewed on 3/23/2022 as a follow-up to a previous inspection and found deficient. One child's record lacked information regarding whether or not the child has diagnosed food allergies. One child's record lacked documentation that the parent received and reviewed a copy of the operational policies. One child's record lacked an immunization record. One child's record lacked a health statement.
- Medium High February 9, 2022 Correction verified March 7, 2022
747.207(1): Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written policies and procedures: 1) animals; 2) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (A-C); 3) Procedures for the parent to review a copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; 4) Instructions on how the parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website.
- Medium February 9, 2022 Corrected at inspection
747.3113(1): Maintain Menus
The menus maintained did not include what the operation has served for snack each day. This was corrected at inspection as the operation wrote in what is being served for snack.
- Medium Low February 9, 2022 Correction verified March 7, 2022
747.901(4): Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
The primary caregivers record lacked a notarized affidavit.
- Medium February 9, 2022 Correction verified February 21, 2022
747.1309(d): Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver lacked training in the following topics to complete last year's annual training: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (4) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (5) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Medium High February 9, 2022 Correction verified March 7, 2022
747.5003(1): Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and laced written procedures for the following: 1) An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram and 2) Name and address of the alternative shelter away from the home you will use as needed.
- Medium February 9, 2022 Correction verified March 23, 2022
747.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked their date of admission. Two childre's records lacked the address of their designated contact. One child's record lacked emergency care authorization. One child's record lacked the complete address of their physician and the physicians phone number. Two children's record lacked infomration regarding whether or not the child has diagnosed food allergies. One child's record lacked documentation that the parent received and reviewed a copy of the operational policies. One child's record lacked na immunization record. Two children's immunization record were observed incomplete. One child's record lacked a health statement.
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