Licensed center · Henderson, TX
Excel Pre-school
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 75
- Accepts child care assistance
- Accredited
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Meals
- Snacks provided
- Nearby
- 5 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 75 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Accredited
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
501 S Marshall St, Henderson, TX 75654 · Rusk County · 6 licensed daycares in 75654
Capacity rank 3 of 6 in this ZIP
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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
- 998808
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- December 2009
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
17 inspections on record, most recent Jul 2, 2026. 16 of 25 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Aug 14, 2026AssessmentNo standards cited
Jul 9, 2026Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.203(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation did not update/provide proof of coverage by their anniversary date.
Corrected Jul 14, 2026
- 746.203(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- May 29, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
May 27, 2026Self-reported incident4 standards cited
- 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when the director stated another individual was responsible for the daily running of the facility.
Corrected Jun 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2431Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that a parent was not receiving a daily report.
Corrected Jun 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that infants were sleeping in restrictive devices on multiple occasions for extended times.
Corrected Jun 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that caregivers were not following the written feeding instructions.
Corrected Jun 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 29, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from December 2025 was not posted at the operation.
Corrected Jan 29, 2026
- 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Dec 30, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from May 2025 was not posted at the operation.
Corrected Dec 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
During the inspection bottle of fabric softener and laundry detergent were present in a room with children and within reach.
Corrected Dec 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jun 9, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.631(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
This standard was found to be out of compliance through a DFPS investigation. The operation stated they did not have a record of who picked up the child
Corrected Jul 11, 2025
- 746.631(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- May 27, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
May 13, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the insepction a child was observed playing with a container of Gain Fabric Sheets marked keep out of reach
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was in a classroom watching children.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · 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
During the insepction a child was found to be by themselves in a room with the lights off.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 745.635(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the inspection a person with a Conditional background check was not following the conditions set on their background check.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
May 9, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.307(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation, when a caregiver stated they had at one point did not inform a parent or the office of a less serious injury to their child.
Corrected Jun 3, 2025
- 746.307(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Oct 1, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection an individual that did not have an eligible background check was present inside a classroom.
Corrected Oct 3, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jul 25, 2024Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.609(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Update Admission Information - Procedure
During review the 8 children's records seen had not been updated since 2022.
Corrected Aug 15, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
During the walkthrough the activity plan was seen posted, the plan did not list the dates the plan covered.
Corrected Jul 29, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
During my inspection I observed infants sitting in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes. The children were not eating or being transported.
Corrected Jul 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and had not been updated in more than 30 days.
Corrected Aug 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Exposed dry wall and peeling paint were observed during the walk through.
Corrected Aug 30, 2024
- 746.609(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Cited standards by risk level
35 standards cited across 17 inspections, most recently Jul 2, 2026. All 35 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High823%
- Medium High1234%
- Medium926%
- Medium Low411%
- Low26%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 7 of 17 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 3 of 35 findings, 32 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 9, 2026
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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