Licensed center · Amarillo, TX
Sprouts Early Learning Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 80
- Accepts child care assistance
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 3 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 80 children
Accepts child care assistance
Meals provided
Snacks provided
Location and nearby daycares
5201 S Soncy Rd, Amarillo, TX 79119 · Randall County · 10 licensed daycares in 79119
Capacity rank 4 of 10 in this ZIP
Nearest daycares
- Children's Orchard Academy On Hillside0.3 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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- Marileisy Elder1.0 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Primrose Of Amarillo Southwest1.1 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Bright Minds Academy At Golden Pond1.3 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Wee Care1.5 mi · Licensed home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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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
- 1677526
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- January 2019
- Adverse action on record
- Yes
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
54 inspections on record, most recent Aug 11, 2026. 44 of 62 visits and reports cited a standard. 8 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 22, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.3301(f)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Three different classes were observed playing outside and the children did not have drinking water available.
Corrected Jul 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Two classrooms were observed during nap time with limited lighting.
Corrected Jul 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3415(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
One caregiver was observed preparing lunch for a child in care and did not wash their hands prior.
Corrected Jul 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3417(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Two children in care did not have their hands washed prior to being bottle fed and fed their meal by two separate caregivers in the same class. One class was observed coming in from inside and children did not wash their hands as required.
Corrected Jul 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3301(f)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jun 22, 2026Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Multiple classrooms were observed during nap time with very limited lighting. The classroom was completely dark and the children napping could not be visually observed.
Corrected Jun 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2501(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
A classroom with toddlers was observed allowing children to cry without being comforted. The caregiver in the classroom didn't attempt to verbally or physically comfort the child during the 20 minutes they were crying.
Corrected Jun 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3415(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
A caregiver prepared a bottle for a child in care and did not wash their hands prior.
Corrected Jun 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2206(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
One classroom's activity plan still doesn't have outside time specified at all.
Corrected Jun 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2209Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
One classroom still does not have a posted activity plan.
Corrected Jun 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3417(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
A child in care did not have their hands washed prior to being bottle fed.
Corrected Jun 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2205(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
Screen time was added to the activity plan of one of the two classrooms that utilizes screen time during their activity time. This is still not in compliance.
Corrected Jun 22, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jun 4, 2026Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.3505(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changes were observed and the diaper changing surface was still not sanitized after a child's diaper was changed. The caregiver went and sat down instead of cleaning the diaper changing surface.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2205(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
A classroom observed utilizing screen time still does not have it incorporated into their activity plan. Plus an additional classroom was observed utilizing screen time and it also is not included in their activity plan.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2209Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
One classroom still does not have a posted activity plan.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and did not wash their hands after.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
An individual cloth was still not used to clean an infants hands after their diaper change.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2501(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
One classroom mixed with infants and toddlers had children actively crying and the caregivers made no attempt to hold or comfort the children. The children just kept crying without any adult assistance to calm down.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026
- 746.2206(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Multiple caregivers stated that they are only going outside in the afternoons and are not having morning opportunities for active play. Additionally, no morning active play activities outdoors was observed in multiple classrooms with inclement weather not impacting the availability of outside time at inspection One classroom's activity plan still doesn't have outside time specified at all.
Corrected Jun 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3505(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
May 21, 2026Inspection10 standards cited
- 746.3505(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changes were observed and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized after a child's diaper was changed. The caregiver went and sat down instead of cleaning the diaper changing surface.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4305Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Infant caregivers stated that they use a grass area that is not enclosed with a fence for their outside activities.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
One classroom had broken plastic on their play kitchen that presents a pinch hazard and has a sharp edge. Additionally, one of the toilets used by children has the lid to the water reserve tank removed and not observed in the bathroom space at all. The water is considered accessible to chidlren and a hazard.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2209Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
One classroom does not have a posted activity plan.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Individual Cloth
An individual cloth was not used to clean an infants hands after their diaper change.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2205(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
A classroom observed utilizing screen time does not have it incorporated into their activity plan.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2206(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Multiple caregivers stated that they are only going outside in the afternoons and are not having morning opportunities for active play. Additionally, no morning active play activities indoors was observed in multiple classrooms with inclement weather impacting the availability of outside time at inspection. And one classroom's activity plan doesn't have outside time specified at all.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3417(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children were observed being seated for meal time and did not have their hands washed prior.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2501(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Two different toddler classrooms had children actively crying and the caregivers made no attempt to hold or comfort the children. The children just kept crying without any adult assistance to calm down.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One classroom with a specified age group of 18-23 months had 11 children to one caregiver and was over ratio by 3 children.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3505(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
May 11, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.1109(b)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Supervised By Qualified Caregiver
One caregiver was observed at the sole caregiver responsible for a group of children whom is 18 years of age but does not have a high school diploma yet. Additionally, another high school student that is not in a child care career program was used in a classroom that required 2 caregivers when they cannot be counted in ratio.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outdoor playground still has the blue toy truck that has broken areas with a sharp edge. The broken blue truck was removed from the outdoor space at inspection.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2501(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
One toddler age child was wearing earrings that poses a choking risk.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.8641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Requirements during probation
One out of Five Conditions are not in compliance. 745.8641: Condition 1 is in compliance: The owner/director will meet with their mentor at least once a month to review minimum standards related to Record Keeping, Personnel, Infant Care, Health Practices, and Safety. A monthly mentor check in took place in April 2026 and documentation is on file. Condition 2 is in compliance: The condition regarding staff training/personnel files having a checklist and complete file records. The personnel training checklist and training checklist was reviewed for employee record. Checklists were reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions. Condition 3 is in compliance. The condition requires staff obtain training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces within the 10 days of their hired date. The condition regarding staff obtaining training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces, was been completed for all caregivers. Condition 4 is in compliance. The condition requires a walk-throughs being completed weekly by the director for the entire indoor and outdoor areas. Checklist was reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions. Weekly walk through have been documented since the last inspection. Condition 5 is not in compliance. The condition requires the infant care sub-chapter having to be reviewed with caregivers prior to them being in the infant classroom and having sub chapter H available in the classroom. This has been completed for each caregiver in the infant classroom. Sub Chapter H was reviewed as part of orientation and documented with the caregiver's signature. A caregiver observed with a group of children including infants has not previously reviewed Sub Chapter H. Additionally, related to this condition, observations are required to be completed by the director weekly for at least 30 minutes for any staff that work in the infant classroom. Weekly infant classroom observations are not documented for the week of May 4th, 2026.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1109(b)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 30, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
- 745.8641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Requirements during probation
Two out of Five Conditions are not in compliance: Condition 1 is in compliance: The owner/director will meet with their mentor at least once a month to review minimum standards related to Record Keeping, Personnel, Infant Care, Health Practices, and Safety. The mentor meeting for April took place on 4/30/2026 during the inspection and is in compliance. Condition 2 is in compliance: The condition regarding staff training/personnel files having a checklist and complete file records. The personnel training checklist and training checklist was reviewed for employee record. Checklists were reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions. One staff files reviewed still did have proof of orientation. One staff still did have the required notarized affidavit and the pre-employment affidavit for review in their file. Condition 3 is not in compliance. The condition requires staff obtain training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces within the 10 days of their hired date. The condition regarding staff obtaining training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces, was not in compliance as there were one staff employed that did not obtain the training within the 10 days of their hired date. One of the two certificates was made available at inspection but the other certificate wasn't available for review. Condition 4 is in compliance. The condition requires a walk-throughs being completed weekly by the director for the entire indoor and outdoor areas. Checklist was reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions. Weekly walk through have been documented since the last inspection. Condition 5 is not in compliance. The condition requires the infant care sub-chapter having to be reviewed with caregivers prior to them being in the infant classroom and having sub chapter H available in the classroom. This has not been completed for one of the caregivers that has been re-hired and observed in the infant classroom. Sub Chapter H was reviewed as part of orientation but not documented with the caregiver's signature. Additionally, related to this condition, observations are required to be completed by the director weekly for at least 30 minutes for any staff that work in the infant classroom. Weekly infant classroom observations were completed for weekly since the last inspection. This is part of it is in compliance.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2501(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Multiple toddler age children were wearing earrings that poses a choking risk.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
All furniture that posed a hazard have been replaced or removed for inside the daycare. The outside space had one blue car with a broken pieces of plastic that produced a sharp edge.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2427Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
A 3 month old infant was placed on their stomach instead of their back to sleep.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.8641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Apr 20, 2026Inspection15 standards cited
- 746.4805(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
The slide has less than 6 feet on the exit between it and the sidewalk. Additionally, other toys are in the use zone that caused a child to exit the slide and hit their head on the items in the use zone of the exit of the sldie.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2501(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Multiple staff were allowing infants and toddler age children to cry and did not attempt to pick them up and hold them to comfort them.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.8311(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with variance condition for jewelry but had not reviewed and signed that they were aware of the variance conditions for the child in this group.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1013(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
During the directors absence some staff were not were not aware the director was absent and the person designated in charge by the director while she ran an errand, had also left the operation during the period the director was gone. None of the staff knew who was in charge.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3505(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver was observed changing multiple diaper changes and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized between each use. Additionally, there was no wax paper utilized either.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A classroom with caregivers were not able to adequately supervise to ensure the safety of the children. One caregiver was only focused on diaper changing. The other caregiver was focused on updating the parent application and engaging with two children at a table and was not actively aware to intervene when children were playing inside two un-used shelves that children pinched their fingers with swaying them side to side. Other children were repeatedly playing and jumping on the stacked nap mats without prompt intervention. And another child placed a piece of hard plastic in their mouth without intervention.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed asleep in a restrictive device at inspection. A caregiver did check on the child and began rocking the bouncer chair to ensure the infant stayed asleep and made no attempt to move the infant to a crib.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
One classroom had cleaning supplies left out in reach of children after the staff were done using the clorox wipes. Additionally, the same classroom had two shelves that were easily swayed when the children sat in them and causes the two shelves to create a pinch hazard when they push together. A small piece of hard plastic was on the floor of the toddler classroom and a child put it in their mouth that presented a choking hazard. The outdoor space also has broken equipment with sharp edges.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.8641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Requirements during probation
Four out of Five Conditions are not in compliance. 745.8641: Condition 1 is in compliance: The owner/director will meet with their mentor at least once a month to review minimum standards related to Record Keeping, Personnel, Infant Care, Health Practices, and Safety. The mentor meeting for April is scheduled prior to the end of the month. Condition 2 is not in compliance: The condition regarding staff training/personnel files having a checklist and complete file records. The personnel training checklist and training checklist was reviewed for employee record. Checklists were reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions on 4/7/2026. One staff files reviewed still did not have proof of orientation being provided to them and it has been more than 7 days since their hire date. One staff still did not have the required notarized affidavit in file and also missing a pre-employment affidavit for review. One staff still did have the individual training sheet and training plans in the personnel files for the caregivers but were missing required documentation including the date of CPR/First aid completion date. This was corrected at inspection for this caregiver. Condition 3 is not in compliance. The condition requires staff obtain training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces within the 10 days of their hired date. Checklists were reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions on 04/7/2026. The condition regarding staff obtaining training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces, was not in compliance as there were four staff employed that did not obtain the training within the 10 days of their hired date. Condition 4 is not in compliance. The condition requires a walk-throughs being completed weekly by the director for the entire indoor and outdoor areas. Checklist was reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions on 4/7/2026. Weekly walk through have been documented since the last inspection. The walk through for the week of Apri 13th was not documented as completed but corrected at inspection with it being documented appropriately. Condition 5 is not in compliance. The condition requires the infant care sub-chapter having to be reviewed with caregivers prior to them being in the infant classroom and having sub chapter H available in the classroom. This was not completed for one of the caregivers observed in the infant classroom. Additionally, related to this condition, observations are required to be completed by the director weekly for at least 30 minutes for any staff that work in the infant classroom. There is one observation for the week of April 13th that one observation was only for 20 minutes instead of 30 minutes. It was lacking 10 additional minutes of observation for 2 caregivers.
Corrected Apr 20, 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
Toddlers were observed walking and drinking from their sippy cups.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The staff list is not current and has several new staff that need to be added and staff that need to be removed off the posted list.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2805(9)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
Older infants and younger toddlers were observed being told by the caregivers that if they didn't listen, they couldn't go outside.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed changing multiple diapers and did not wash their hands in between each diaper change.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Machine Wash Linens
An infant had a diaper leak through their clothes onto the linen of the bouncy chair cover. The cover wasn't removed and washed as required. They allowed another child to use the bouncy chair with it still soiled.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1109(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group
A high school student that is less than 18 years of age and has not graduated high school was observed at inspection being the only caregiver in the infant classroom responsible for 2 children in care.
Corrected Apr 20, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4805(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 7, 2026Inspection8 standards cited
- 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes. There were 3 available caregivers in the classroom to step in and assist with removing the infant from the restrictive device timely.
Corrected Apr 7, 2026 · 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
The menus posted for parents to view does not match what is being served for week 3. Substitutions were made and were documented on the kitchen menu only and not the menu that the menu posted for parents. Documents were scanned. This was corrected at inspection with the posted menu being updated for today and yesterday on the accurate food that was served.
Corrected Apr 7, 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
Multiple toddlers were observed walking and drinking from training cups without appropriate redirection to sit down by the caregivers in the classroom.
Corrected Apr 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.8311(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
A new caregiver was observed in a classroom with variance condition for jewelry but had not reviewed and signed that they were aware of the variance conditions for the child in this group.
Corrected Apr 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2206(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
The activity plans for outdoor activities for the morning was observed not being followed. The classrooms took the children to the gym instead of the outdoor play space when it was weather appropriate. It was 54 degrees outside at inspection with very little wind. Staff stated that they aren't going outside because of the children's mood and not because of the temperature.
Corrected Apr 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.8641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Requirements during probation
Four out of Five Conditions are not in compliance. 745.8641: Condition 1 is not in compliance: The owner/director will meet with their mentor at least once a month to review minimum standards related to Record Keeping, Personnel, Infant Care, Health Practices, and Safety. The March mentor meeting was not completed. It had to be rescheduled a couple of times and unable to be completed within the month. Condition 2 is not in compliance: The condition regarding staff training/personnel files having a checklist and complete file records. The personnel training checklist and training checklist was reviewed for employee record. Checklists were reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions on 3/25/2026. One staff files reviewed still did not have proof of orientation being provided to them and it has been more than 7 days since their hire date. Additionally, three personnel files lacked 8 hours of pre service training before being counted in ratio in the classroom. One staff did have high school diplomas in file for review. Four staff still did not have the required notarized affidavit in file and one staff still does not have a pre-employment affidavit for review. Two of the four notarized affidavits was corrected at inspection. In addition, six staff still did have the individual training sheet and training plans in the personnel files for the caregivers but were missing required documentation including the date of CPR/First aid completion date. Four out of six were corrected at inspection. Additionally, 1 staff lacked the number of hours remaining for annual training year was not documented on the training year plan. This was corrected at inspection with this documented on the training year plan. Condition 3 is not in compliance. The condition requires staff obtain training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces within the 10 days of their hired date. Checklists were reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions on 3/25/2026. The condition regarding staff obtaining training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces, was not in compliance as there were five staff employed that did not obtain the training within the 10 days of their hired date. Condition 4 is in compliance. The condition requires a walk-throughs being completed weekly by the director for the entire indoor and outdoor areas. Checklist was reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions on 3/25/2026. Weekly walk through have been documented since the last inspection. Condition 5 is not in compliance. The condition requires the infant care sub-chapter having to be reviewed with caregivers prior to them being in the infant classroom and have sub chapter H available in the classroom. This was completed for all caregivers observed in the infant classroom. Additionally, related to this condition, observations are required to be completed by the director weekly for at least 30 minutes for any staff that work in the infant classroom. This has not been completed for the week of march 23rd or March 30th for any of the infant caregivers.
Corrected Apr 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2501(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Multiple staff were allowing infants and toddler age children to cry and did not attempt to pick them up and hold them to comfort them.
Corrected Apr 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
A classroom mixed with infants and toddlers had multiple outlets with missing covers.
Corrected Apr 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Mar 25, 2026Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The menus posted for parents to view does not match what is being served for week 3. Substitutions were made and were not documented. Documents were scanned.
Corrected Mar 25, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2501(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Multiple staff were observed telling children to stop crying in an abrasive tone when they were upset and did not hold and comfort them to help them self soothe.
Corrected Mar 25, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3317(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Large chunks of fruit was observed served to infants and toddlers that presented a choking hazard.
Corrected Mar 25, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.8641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Requirements during probation
Two out of Five Conditions are not in compliance. 745.8641: Condition 1 is in compliance: The owner/director will meet with their mentor at least once a month to review minimum standards related to Record Keeping, Personnel, Infant Care, Health Practices, and Safety.. These topics were discussed for the February 6th 2026 meeting and a meeting was scheduled for March 13th and was rescheduled for this week for the March mentor meeting. Condition 2 is not in compliance: The condition regarding staff training/personnel files having a checklist and complete file records. The personnel training checklist and training checklist was reviewed for employee record. Checklists were reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions on 3/13/2026. Two staff files reviewed still did not have proof of orientation being provided to them and it has been more than 7 days since their hire date. One staff did not have high school diplomas in file for review or high school equivalent or letter from career program from school. Two staff still did not have the required notarized affidavit in file and one staff still does not have a pre-employment affidavit for review. In addition, seven staff still did not have the individual training sheet or training plans completed or shared with the staff by the director as required per the condition. Condition 3 is not in compliance. The condition requires staff obtain training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces within the 10 days of their hired date. Checklists were reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions on 3/13/2026.. The condition regarding staff obtaining training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces, was not in compliance as there were five staff employed that did not obtain the training within the 10 days of their hired date One staff completed a training and additional information is needed to ensure it meets the topic requirements. Condition 4 is in compliance. The condition requires a walk-throughs being completed weekly by the director for the entire indoor and outdoor areas. Checklist was reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions on 3/13/2026.. Weekly walk through have been documented since the last inspection. Condition 5 is in compliance. The condition requires the infant care sub-chapter having to be reviewed with caregivers prior to them being in the infant classroom and have sub chapter H available in the classroom. This was completed for all caregivers observed in the infant classroom. Additionally, related to this condition, observations are required to be completed by the director weekly for at least 30 minutes for any staff that work in the infant classroom. This has been completed weekly for each staff that has been in one of the infant classrooms.
Corrected Mar 25, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2424Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
An infant was obseved asleep on the floor and not moved to a crib promptly. The caregiver was completing multiple tasks and had multiple opportunities to transition the infant from the floor to a play yard and didn't.
Corrected Mar 25, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Mar 13, 2026Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The menus posted for parents to view does not match what is being served for week 2. The kitchen menu being followed by kitchen staff are different than the ones posted for parents.
Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3317(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Hot dogs were prepared and cut in circular quarter size bite size pieces and served to toddlers during lunch time.
Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was asleep in a bouncer seat in the classroom. There were two caregivers in the classroom that completed multiple tasks including diaper changes and feeding. They did not pause any task to take the time to move the infant from the bouncer chair to a play yard. A third caregiver entered to provide a break and noticed the infant asleep and then the child was finally relocated to a play yard.
Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Two classrooms were observed for hand washing practices after diaper changes. The staff did not wash the hands of the child having their diaper changed after they completed the diaper change.
Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 745.8641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Requirements during probation
Three out of Five Conditions are not in compliance. 745.8641: Condition 1 is in compliance: The owner/director will meet with their mentor at least once a month to review minimum standards related to Record Keeping, Personnel, Infant Care, Health Practices, and Safety.. These topics were discussed for the February 6th 2026 meeting and a meeting is scheduled for 03/13/2026 for March mentor meeting. Condition 2 is not in compliance: The condition regarding staff training/personnel files having a checklist and complete file records. The personnel training checklist and training checklist was reviewed for employee record. Checklists were reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions on 2/26/2026. Five staff files reviewed still did not have proof of orientation being provided to them and it has been more than 7 days since their hire date. Three staff did not have high school diplomas in file for review or high school equivalent or letter from career program from school. Five staff did not have the required notarized affidavit in file and one staff still does not have a pre-employment affidavit for review. In addition, seven staff did not have the individual training sheet or training plans completed or shared with the staff by the director as required per the condition. ** documented orientation was completed at inspection for four of the caregivers requiring it documented. And form 2912 for one staff member was completed at inspection. The notarized affidavit was completed for three staff at inspection. Pre-service training was documented for the one caregiver requiring it at inspection. Documentation of high school career program was provided at inspection. ** Condition 3 is not in compliance. The condition requires staff obtain training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces within the 10 days of their hired date. Checklists were reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions on 2/26/2026. The condition regarding staff obtaining training from an outside source that addresses health and safety practices, with a focus on hand washing and sanitization of equipment and diaper changing surfaces, was not in compliance as there were five staff employed that did not obtain the training within the 10 days of their hired date. One staff completed a training and additional information is needed to ensure it meets the topic requirements. Condition 4 is in compliance. The condition requires a walk-throughs being completed weekly by the director for the entire indoor and outdoor areas. Checklist was reviewed since the last inspection on evaluating probation conditions on 2/26/2026. Weekly walk through have been documented since the last inspection. Condition 5 is not in compliance. The condition requires the infant care sub-chapter having to be reviewed with caregivers prior to them being in the infant classroom and have sub chapter H available in the classroom. One additional caregiver observed at inspection in an infant classroom requires to review subchapter H and document that is was reviewed with the director. Additionally, related to this condition, observations are required to be completed by the director weekly for at least 30 minutes for any staff that work in the infant classroom. This has been completed weekly for each staff that has been in one of the infant classrooms.
Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1609Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
One group of children ranging from 12 months to 26 months of age had 19 children altogether with a specified age group of 18-23 months. The maximum group size is exceeded by one child.
Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver left the infant classroom to go to the bathroom with 5 infants to one caregiver with all infants less than 12 months of age. The classroom was over ratio.
Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Feb 26, 2026Self-reported incident4 standards cited
- 746.2805(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation a caregiver would grab children in an aggressive manner by the arm for discipline.
Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver had a group size of 13 two-year-olds and only one caregiver responsible for the children of the group. The maximum a caregiver can have with one caregiver is 11 two-year-olds.
Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when arriving at the operation, had visual awareness of a child unsupervised in the parking lot and entered the operation without attempting to bring this child inside. The caregiver then delegated this responsibility to another employee of the operation upon entering the building. Neither of these employees went to the parking lot to look for or retrieve the child to safety.
Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation a child was left on unsupervised after their caregiver and class entered the building without them from the playground. The child then wandered into the parking lot before being discovered by a bystander who intervened to bring the child inside the operation.
Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2805(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Feb 26, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
192 standards cited across 54 inspections, most recently Aug 11, 2026. All 192 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High5529%
- Medium High9047%
- Medium4222%
- Medium Low32%
- Low21%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 14 of 54 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 4 of 192 findings, 188 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 22, 2026, 2 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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