Twinkle Wonders School At Rice Ave

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 149 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Skill classes
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Weekend care
• Field trips
• Night 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

1784079

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

December 2024

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

31 inspections on record, most recent Jul 23, 2026. 28 of 47 visits and reports cited a standard. 8 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 15, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    Rodent droppings were observed on the kitchen floor. A bag of apples was observed to have multiple holes in it. One apple was observed to be chewed. Pieces of apple skin was observed on a container below where the apples were stored. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the apples were thrown away and the droppings were cleaned.

    Corrected Jul 15, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Jun 15, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

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

    Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

    Manual and electronic sign in-out log were reviewed for the period of 6/9-6/14. During the period reviewed, multiple children were observed to be signed in and never signed out. One child was observed to be signed out but here is no documentation of when the child signed in.

    Corrected Jun 17, 2026

• Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Smoke-Detection System

    The wired fire alarm pull near the playground door was observed to be activated. Neither the director or owner was aware the alarm had been triggered. The pull was locked in place and could not be reset. NOTE: According to the owner and director, the fire department nor alarm company informed them of the alarm activation.

    Corrected Jun 9, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 7, 2026Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.1205(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

    Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, there is enough information to support the caregiver was not aware of the children they were responsible for. No written head count with the names of children and time of count was available. The number of children signed in at the time of incident did not match the number of children reported to be in care.

    Corrected Jun 17, 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 information obtained from the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient information to support a child was able to leave the operation without the caregiver's knowledge.

    Corrected Jun 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 13, 2026Assessment1 standard cited

  • 745.247Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Franchise Tax Delinquent

    Based on information obtained, the operation's franchise tax status is listed as ?Forfeited Existence.?

    Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 11, 2026Assessment1 standard cited

  • 745.247Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Franchise Tax Delinquent

    Based on information obtained, the operation's franchise tax status is listed as ?Forfeited Existence.?

    Corrected Mar 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 2, 2026Inspection6 standards cited

  • 746.201(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Complying with Laws and Rules

    Based on multiple follow-up inspections resulting in re-cited and new deficiencies, the permit holder has failed to ensure the director and staff are following rules outlined in Minimum Standards. NOTE: This standard is being recited

    Corrected Mar 2, 2026

  • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    During the inspection, dead roaches were observed to be in toddler restrrom, hallway and kitchen area, mutiple living roaches was observed crawling on the kitchen cabinet and in the hallway floor. and staff area.Rat droppings were observed in the staff area. Dead roaches were also observed to be stuck to a cabinet door

    Corrected Mar 2, 2026

  • 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    A spray bottle of bleach/water sanitzer was observed on the sink and in reach of children.

    Corrected Mar 2, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The toilet in the toddler restroom was observed to be taped "do not use". The toilet was flushed but the water did not receed.

    Corrected Mar 2, 2026

  • 746.401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

    The menu for the month of March was not posted or available for review.

    Corrected Mar 2, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    Several follow-ups have been conducted and compliance has not been established. NOTE: This standard is being recited

    Corrected Mar 2, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 26, 2026Assessment1 standard cited

  • 745.247Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Franchise Tax Delinquent

    Based on information obtained, the operation's franchise tax status is listed as ?Forfeited Existence.?

    Corrected Mar 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 24, 2026Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    During the inspection, dead roaches were observed to be in pre-k room and kitchen area, mutiple living roaches was observed crawling on the kitchen floor and in the 3-compartment sink. Dead roaches, droppings were observed inside and along the seal of the refrigerator located in the garage. NOTE: According to the operation pest control is scheduled but has not been to the operation since 1/2026

    Corrected Mar 3, 2026

  • 746.201(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Complying with Laws and Rules

    Based on multiple follow-up inspections resulting in re-cited and new deficiencies, the permit holder has failed to ensure the director and staff follow rules outlined in Minimum Standards.

    Corrected Feb 25, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3427Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Pest Extermination

    White powder substance was still observed on several shelfs were food and eating/cooking utensils were stored.

    Corrected Feb 24, 2026

  • 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    Several follow-ups have been conducted and compliance has not been established.

    Corrected Feb 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 17, 2026Inspection6 standards cited

  • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    During the inspection, dead roaches were observed to be in pre-k room and kitchen area, a living roach was observed crawling in a drawer under the sink were pots were stored. Dead roaches, droppings and gnats were observed inside and along the seal of the refrigerator located in the garage. NOTE: According to the operation pest control is scheduled but has not been to the operation since 1/2026

    Corrected Feb 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    A spray bottle of sanitizer (bleach/water solution) was observed to be on a counter near training cups/bottles and near a sink designated for child handwashing accessible to children.

    Corrected Feb 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3427Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Pest Extermination

    White powder substance was observed on several shelfs were food and eating/cooking utensils were stored. According to the director, they applied a roach powder to the kitchen to control pest.

    Corrected Feb 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3503(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area

    The designated hand-wasking sink in the toddler classroom was observed to have a red bucket sitting in it filled with water and a towel. According to the caregiver, the sink and bucket was used to wipe and sanitize the room.

    Corrected Feb 17, 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

    Two toddler rooms are separated by a half door and wall. One room was empty during the inspection. A child was seen in the empty room with the caregiver, leaving nine other children unsupervised. The caregiver then returned to the group and left the one child unsupervised in the empty room. After returning, the caregiver their back to the child.

    Corrected Feb 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given

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

    Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food

    A bowl of cut apples was observed to be stored in the refrigerator uncovered.

    Corrected Feb 17, 2026

• Feb 11, 2026Assessment1 standard cited

  • 745.247Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Franchise Tax Delinquent

    Based on information obtained, the operation's franchise tax status is listed as ?Forfeited Existence.?

    Corrected Feb 25, 2026 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

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