Helping Hands Child Care

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 43 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Weekend 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

1477026

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

August 2013

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

8 inspections on record, most recent Jun 8, 2026. 6 of 8 visits and reports cited a standard.

• Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• May 21, 2026Inspection7 standards cited

  • 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    Two caregivers were caring for 7 children of varying ages including infants in a toddler room during the naptime. The children combined were five toddler children and two infants. There was more than 18 month difference between the youngest child and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 7 months of age and the oldest child was 34 months of age.

    Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3317(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food

    A bowl with fruit was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. Note: This was addressed during inspection and the fruit was removed from the bowl and stored in a sealed plastic bag.

    Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5617(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

    There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 3 of 4 children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required information was obtained for each child and placed in the transportation vehicle binder.

    Corrected May 21, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2205(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

    The activity plan posted in the pre-k room was not current. The date on the activity plan was for the week of 5/11-15/2026. Note:This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the current activity plan was posted.

    Corrected May 21, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

    There were no time sheets available for review for both directors.

    Corrected Jun 1, 2026

  • 746.3505(f)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

    A soiled diaper was observed in an uncovered trash can in a children restroom. This posed a hazard as the soiled diaper was accessible to children in care.

    Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5603(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

    The transportation vehicle's passengers side door did not open from the outside only from the inside of the vehicle.

    Corrected May 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 2, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

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

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    3 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.

    Corrected Jun 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    A can of lysol disinfectant spray and plastic trash bags were observed under a sink in the toddler room. This posed a safety hazard as the door to the cabinet did not have a safety latch and items were accessivle to children. A small wasp nest and wasps were observed in the toddler playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the disinfectant spray, and plastic bags were removed from under the sink and stored in an area out of children's reach. The wasp nest was also removed during inspection.

    Corrected Jun 2, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 26, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.4503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

    Four children under 4 years old did not have cot/mat to sleep on.

    Corrected Jun 28, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    Operation has a caterpillar Climb-N-Crawl structure in the toddler's playground, the structure is installed directly onto artificial grass turf.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    Last Health / Sanitation inspection was conducted on 05/04/2023.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2024

• Aug 1, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.801(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

    Report for fire inspection conducted 12/30/2022 was not available for review at the time of inspection.

    Corrected Aug 8, 2023

  • 746.1301(a)(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

    Six staff training records were reviewed. One staff member last completed transportation on 12/2020.

    Corrected Aug 8, 2023

• Aug 23, 2022Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.2411(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

    Napping play-yards have 1-4 in gaps between mat and play-yard edge.

    Corrected Aug 30, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(12)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

    Most recent sanitation report was not available for review at the time of inspection.

    Corrected Aug 30, 2022

  • 746.2405(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

    Four non-walking infants under the age of 12 were present and there are only three napping play-yards at operation.

    Corrected Aug 24, 2022

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

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.

    Corrected Aug 30, 2022

• Oct 13, 2021Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5207(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location

    The Emergency Evacuation & Relocation diagram in the operation did not have the designated location to meet outside.

    Corrected Oct 14, 2021

Cited standards by risk level

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