Carino Child Care Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 60 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

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

135645

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

April 1987

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

8 inspections on record, most recent Sep 8, 2025. 7 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Sep 8, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    One out of six children files reviewed did not have current immunzations on file available for review.

    Corrected Sep 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1311(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

    The Director did not have SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome Training certificate available for review.

    Corrected Sep 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 2, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.5603(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

    At the time of inspection, one seatbelt in the van used for transportation has a seatbelt that is torn. The operation has been advised to not use the seat until repaired.

    Corrected Nov 4, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5617(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

    There were three emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms missing for children being transported. This was corrected at inspection when the operation placed the missing forms in the van.

    Corrected Oct 2, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product certification form posted was outdated. This was corrected at inspection when the Director reviewed current recalls and the updated certification form was posted.

    Corrected Oct 2, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 2, 2023Inspection4 standards cited

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    A caregiver was present without an active background check. Caregiver has worked at operation since August/2023.

    Corrected Nov 2, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

    One of ten caregiver files had 22.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. One of ten caregiver files had 8.5 of the required 24 hours of annual training. While reviewing caregiver files, the director had 3 of the required 30 hours of annual training.

    Corrected Nov 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5202(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

    There was no emergency preparedness plan that lists required procedures mandated per minimum standards.

    Corrected Nov 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

    One of ten caregiver files did not have verification of education qualification met. One of ten caregiver files did not have a notarized employment affidavit.

    Corrected Nov 16, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 16, 2022Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.501(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Release of Children

    There was no written procedure regarding the release of children in the operational policies/parent handbook.

    Corrected Nov 30, 2022

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The most current health inspection was last conducted on 10/7/2021 and has not been scheduled.

    Corrected Dec 7, 2022

  • 746.1301(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

    The director had verification of only 8 hours of annual training completed in her file. One of five caregivers had verification of 14 of 24 hours completed of required annual training hours.

    Corrected Nov 30, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.501(a)(9)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

    There was no written safe sleep for infants procedure in the operational policies/parent handbook.

    Corrected Nov 30, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 8, 2022Inspection1 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

    An employee was present without a cleared background check.

    Corrected Mar 10, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 22, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 7, 2021Inspection8 standards cited

  • 746.1203(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

    A caregiver was on her phone while responsible for a group of children in care.

    Corrected Dec 7, 2021

  • 746.1203(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

    Caregiver did not know how many children were in care. Caregiver first stated she had 9 kids in care, then after inspector counted it was observed caregiver had 8 children in care.

    Corrected Dec 7, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    The PVC pipe around the playground was not installed properly, creating a tripping hazard.

    Corrected Mar 4, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2409(a)(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

    One infant crib was not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver wrote infant name on the crib.

    Corrected Dec 7, 2021, at the inspection

  • 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

    Caregiver's lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.

    Corrected Dec 14, 2021

  • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    The children's product form has not been re-certified, as required.

    Corrected Dec 14, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    The pea gravel installed on the playground slide is not meeting the 6 inches of loose fill, as required by licensing.

    Corrected Mar 4, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701(8)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

    A mop bucket filled with water was in the classroom accessible to children in care. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the bucket into the kitchen.

    Corrected Dec 7, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Nov 3, 2021Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Sep 19, 2021Self-reported incident1 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

    An employee at the operation was present without a cleared background check.

    Corrected Nov 10, 2021 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

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