The Sandbox By The Bay Childcare Center LLC

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 22 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1819087

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

August 2026

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

10 inspections on record, most recent Jul 16, 2026. 6 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard.

• Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 18, 2026Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.2203(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Activity Plans

    Activity plan for the week was not available for review.

    Corrected Jun 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.

    Corrected Jun 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• May 14, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.611(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

    Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.

    Corrected May 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 27, 2026Inspection7 standards cited

  • 746.2501(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained

    Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.

    Corrected Mar 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

    Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.

    Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.113(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed

    Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.

    Corrected Mar 31, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2505(4)(C)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups

    Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.

    Corrected Mar 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3313(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

    Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.

    Corrected Mar 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods

    Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.

    Corrected Mar 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.

    Corrected Mar 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 24, 2025Inspection6 standards cited

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.

    Corrected Dec 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5319Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Smoke Detectors Testing

    Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.

    Corrected Dec 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

    Daily food menu was not available for review.

    Corrected Dec 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.

    Corrected Jan 7, 2026

  • 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.

    Corrected Nov 24, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.

    Corrected Jan 7, 2026

• Oct 1, 2025Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.2203(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Activity Plans

    Activity plan was not available for review.

    Corrected Nov 3, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Admission Information

    Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.

    Corrected Oct 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    Three employee files were not available for review.

    Corrected Nov 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Immunizations

    Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.

    Corrected Nov 3, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 1, 2025Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.4807(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear

    To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.

    Corrected Aug 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4701(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure

    There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.

    Corrected Aug 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5531Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

    Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.

    Corrected Aug 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    CPSC form was not available for review.

    Corrected Aug 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4603(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings

    Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.

    Corrected Aug 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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