Owlates Childcare, LLC

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 111 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care
• Weekend care
• 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

1753030

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

March 2023

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

18 inspections on record, most recent Feb 4, 2026. 11 of 22 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Feb 4, 2026Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection.

    Corrected Mar 2, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    Two staff files did not have the required clock hours available for review.

    Corrected Feb 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 11, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 11, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    A 4 year old child was combined in the infant room with the youngest infant being 16 months old exceeding the 18 month gap. Corrected at inspection when the child was moved back to their classroom.

    Corrected Jun 11, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Adequate Lighting During Naptime

    Three classrooms had the lights off during naptime making the rooms dark and difficult to see where the children were laying at.

    Corrected Jun 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 5, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.301(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation

    There was a child in care before the listed operating times.

    Corrected Feb 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    During the walk-through inspection, a projector with it's power cords was on top of a shelf that was accessible to children. The cords were dangling across toys that were on the shelf.

    Corrected Feb 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

    During the walk through inspection, several classrooms were observed having the cleaning solution bottles at hands reach of children.

    Corrected Feb 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 25, 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

    One caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed working in the classrooms supervising children without receiving a letter of eligibility. One caregiver in the Pre-school classroom was observed working in the classrooms supervising children without receiving a letter of eligibility. NOTE: This was corrected when the caregivers left the facility.

    Corrected Jun 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 20, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 1, 2023Inspection1 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

    Caregiver was observed caring for children without an eligible background check.

    Corrected Jun 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• May 18, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    A lit candle was observed on a shelf in the 3-4 year old classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the candle was put out.

    Corrected May 18, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    The infant room had 5 children in care with a specified age group of 0-12 months.

    Corrected May 18, 2023

• Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 12, 2023Self-reported incident3 standards cited

  • 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    Based on the evidence gathered through the investigation conducted, it can be determined that the operation was not in compliance with the minimum standards.

    Corrected May 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2805(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

    Based on the evidence gathered, there is evidence to state that an operation staff spanked children while in care when they misbehaved.

    Corrected May 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1203(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

    Based on the evidence gathered it can be stated that an operation staff did not use positive statements when comforting children.

    Corrected May 10, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 24, 2023InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

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