Licensed center · Hico, TX
Endless Discoveries Hico Learning Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 78
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 78 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 1 other daycare 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 78 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Skill classes
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
614 N Kirk St, Hico, TX 76457 · Hamilton County · 2 licensed daycares in 76457
Capacity rank 1 of 2 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
- 1794698
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- October 2024
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
14 inspections on record, most recent Jun 25, 2026. 10 of 16 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had ten children in care when they had twelve children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had twelve children.
Corrected Jun 9, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jun 5, 2026Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.307(b)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
Corrected Jun 24, 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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left unattended in a classroom.
Corrected Jun 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.307(b)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- May 18, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.2203(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plans
One of four classrooms did not have a written activity plan available for review.
Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2209Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Two of the 4 classrooms dd not have a posted activity plan during the inspection.
Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2203(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Apr 8, 2026Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage was observed to be accessible to children in one classroom during the inspection. A lid was placed on the bin during the inspection.
Corrected Apr 8, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4405Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Location of Handwashing Sink
One bathroom inside of a classroom was observed to be lacking handwashing soap and papertowels.
Corrected Apr 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2605(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Accessible to Children
The toy shelves in one Pre K aged classroom were observed to be turned towards the wall making the toys and materials inaccessible to the children.
Corrected Apr 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2209Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Four of the four classrooms did not have a written activity plan posted.
Corrected Apr 8, 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
There were 2 Pre K aged children observed unsupervised in a bathroom during the inspection.
Corrected Apr 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mar 27, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was one 21 month old child present in the infant classroom with a 2 month old, resulting in a 19 month age diffrence. The older child was moved to the toddler classroom for the remainder of the day.
Corrected Mar 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mar 24, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left outside unattended.
Corrected Mar 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted on 9/26/24.
Corrected Oct 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 2, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.3421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
It was observed that an infant's hands were not washed after a diaper change.
Corrected Apr 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
It was observed that one caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.
Corrected Apr 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two of four infants enrolled did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review.
Corrected Apr 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2419(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sink in the infant classroom was observed to be used as a rinse or bottle washing sink.
Corrected Apr 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 19, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two of four staff files reviewed were lacking the required affidavit for employment.
Corrected Jul 29, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was observed to have been complete in March 2024. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 19, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
23 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Jun 25, 2026. All 23 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High522%
- Medium High939%
- Medium835%
- Medium Low14%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 6 of 14 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 3 of 23 findings, 20 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jun 9, 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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