Licensed center · Copperas Cove, TX
Handprints Child Care 8 LLC DBA Handprints Academy
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 5:30 AM today
- Capacity 112
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
- Night care
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- Hours
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 112 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 5:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 112 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Night care
Location and nearby daycares
809 M L King Jr Dr Ste A&b, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 · Coryell County · 26 licensed daycares in 76522
Capacity rank 3 of 26 in this ZIP
Nearest daycares
- Because We Care Learning Academy 20.0 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- World Of Wonder Academy, LLC0.6 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Copperas Cove Headstart Center0.8 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Hollie Parsons YMCA1.1 mi · Licensed center · Preschool, School age
- Young Achievers Learning Academy1.1 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Trinity Child Care Center1.2 mi · Licensed center · 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
- 1593155
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- April 2016
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
8 inspections on record, most recent May 15, 2026. 6 of 11 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- May 15, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 23, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection there was one trashcan observed without a lid and accessible to children. A toilet was observed with urine in it in a classroom being used by the children in care. There was chipped paint observed throughout the facility, cracked floors and floors with missing pieces were observed throughout the facility. A hole was observed in the wall of the last room in the facility.
Corrected Jun 2, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5401Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation does not have a current gas test. The last gas test was conducted on 02/09/24.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed helping toilet a child while wearing a pair of the gloves. The caregiver was observed sanitizing nap mats without washing their hands and switching out with a new pair of gloves.
Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The climbing piece of equipment on the playground area was observed to be unsteady. A crack was observed in the plastic slide located on the playground that the children had access to.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 19, 2026Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.3313(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
During the inspection, it was found that the operation does not always follow the daily menu. When changes are made to the menu, it is not documented.
Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed laying down on their personal phone with a group of children.
Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3313(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Nov 20, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Jul 24, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.2415(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A baby walker was observed in the infant classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the walker was removed from the classroom.
Corrected Jul 24, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.2415(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Aug 8, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The rocker in the infant room was taped together and had loose stuffing coming off the bottom of it. This was corrected at the inspection when the rocker was removed from the classroom and replaced.
Corrected Aug 8, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4913Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
The operation did not have test data for the unitary surfacing available for review.
Corrected Aug 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There was dust build up on the vents in two of the classrooms at the operation. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers cleaned the vents by sweeping off the dust.
Corrected Aug 8, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Aug 25, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The infant changing table was observed with holes in it. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced the mat with a new non absorbent one.
Corrected Aug 25, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A caregiver was observed changing an infants diaper and not washing the infants hands. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver washed the infants hands.
Corrected Aug 25, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sep 9, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Two out of six immunization records were not current. One out of six child files did not have health statement.
Corrected Sep 23, 2022
- 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Three out of seven infants did not have updated feeding instructions.
Corrected Sep 16, 2022
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Nov 17, 2021Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Oct 5, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
14 standards cited across 8 inspections, most recently May 15, 2026. All 14 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High0
- Medium High1071%
- Medium429%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 3 of 8 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 5 of 14 findings, 9 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Apr 23, 2026, 1 clean visit 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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