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Handprints Child Care 15 LLC dba Handprints Academy

Child care center · 1118 TANGLEWOOD CIR, Nacogdoches, TX 75961-4601 · License 1637934

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 245. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (184)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A child's napping on a nap mat was blocking an exit. A photo was taken of this. The Caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the child to a different area of the room.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There is not enough evidence to support the allegations. There is enough evidence to support that caregivers were not taking children who had bathroom accidents to the bathroom in a timely manner.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
All play areas on the playground need the required amount of loose fill. Photos were taken of this. The Director is working on getting the loose fill and will have the caregivers up supervision until the loose fill is installed.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to suggest there were times the operation has been out of ratio due to the caregiver leaving the room unattended.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The operation had dead roaches on the floors after an extermination was done and the floors were not cleaned properly. There were also dead roaches found under a diaper changing mat due to not properly cleaning and sanitation.
4 746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
The caregivers were not recording the identity of people who were picking up children who the caregiver did not know. They were also not verifying if the person was on the child's admission form as an authorized person to pick up the child.
4 746.4103(c) - Policies for Release of Children Instruct Employees of Verification Plan
Caregivers have not been trained on the proper techniques for the release of children.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support children have been left in a classroom or on the playground more that once without supervision.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support a caregiver has used corporal punishment on her own child on the premises.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support caregivers have been heard on multiple occasions yelling at children.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Two children were left on the playground unsupervised for approximately two minutes. The caregiver responsible was terminated.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Seven out of twenty children's records were missing health statements. The Director is going to correct this by getting the health statments.
4 746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
The operation did not have the proper plan in place for the guidelines for the release of children.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The caregviers were not having the parents sign their children in and out. The caregivers were doing this and putting mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa for children who were not even picked up by those people.
3 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The substitutions for what the children ate for lunch and breakfast was not put on the menu. A photo was taken of the menu and their lunch. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by writing down the substitutions.
Yes
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence that teachers have been using inappropriate discipline with children.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present with children while her background check results were pending. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had two tears in the mat. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There was one infant feeding instruction sheet that was not signed by the parent. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions signed.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
A 17-year-old was allowed to be routinely present in a volunteer role without having an initial background check submitted as required.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence showing caregivers are not prompt with diaper changing due to caregivers and parents regularly finding children with soiled diapers.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
There was evidence that corporal punishment was utilized during a disciplinary incident at the facility.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had two tears in the mat. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present with children while her background check results were pending. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Two children were left on the playground unsupervised for approximately two minutes. The caregiver responsible was terminated.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence that teachers have been using inappropriate discipline with children.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
A 17-year-old was allowed to be routinely present in a volunteer role without having an initial background check submitted as required.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Seven out of twenty children's records were missing health statements. The Director is going to correct this by getting the health statments.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There is not enough evidence to support the allegations. There is enough evidence to support that caregivers were not taking children who had bathroom accidents to the bathroom in a timely manner.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The caregviers were not having the parents sign their children in and out. The caregivers were doing this and putting mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa for children who were not even picked up by those people.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support children have been left in a classroom or on the playground more that once without supervision.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A child's napping on a nap mat was blocking an exit. A photo was taken of this. The Caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the child to a different area of the room.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to suggest there were times the operation has been out of ratio due to the caregiver leaving the room unattended.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support a caregiver has used corporal punishment on her own child on the premises.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The operation had dead roaches on the floors after an extermination was done and the floors were not cleaned properly. There were also dead roaches found under a diaper changing mat due to not properly cleaning and sanitation.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
3 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The substitutions for what the children ate for lunch and breakfast was not put on the menu. A photo was taken of the menu and their lunch. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by writing down the substitutions.
Yes
4 746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
The caregivers were not recording the identity of people who were picking up children who the caregiver did not know. They were also not verifying if the person was on the child's admission form as an authorized person to pick up the child.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
There was evidence that corporal punishment was utilized during a disciplinary incident at the facility.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support caregivers have been heard on multiple occasions yelling at children.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
All play areas on the playground need the required amount of loose fill. Photos were taken of this. The Director is working on getting the loose fill and will have the caregivers up supervision until the loose fill is installed.
4 746.4103(c) - Policies for Release of Children Instruct Employees of Verification Plan
Caregivers have not been trained on the proper techniques for the release of children.
4 746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
The operation did not have the proper plan in place for the guidelines for the release of children.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There was one infant feeding instruction sheet that was not signed by the parent. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions signed.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence showing caregivers are not prompt with diaper changing due to caregivers and parents regularly finding children with soiled diapers.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had two tears in the mat. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Two children were left on the playground unsupervised for approximately two minutes. The caregiver responsible was terminated.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support children have been left in a classroom or on the playground more that once without supervision.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There was one infant feeding instruction sheet that was not signed by the parent. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions signed.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Seven out of twenty children's records were missing health statements. The Director is going to correct this by getting the health statments.
3 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The substitutions for what the children ate for lunch and breakfast was not put on the menu. A photo was taken of the menu and their lunch. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by writing down the substitutions.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
The operation did not have the proper plan in place for the guidelines for the release of children.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
There was evidence that corporal punishment was utilized during a disciplinary incident at the facility.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence showing caregivers are not prompt with diaper changing due to caregivers and parents regularly finding children with soiled diapers.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
A 17-year-old was allowed to be routinely present in a volunteer role without having an initial background check submitted as required.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There is not enough evidence to support the allegations. There is enough evidence to support that caregivers were not taking children who had bathroom accidents to the bathroom in a timely manner.
4 746.4103(c) - Policies for Release of Children Instruct Employees of Verification Plan
Caregivers have not been trained on the proper techniques for the release of children.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A child's napping on a nap mat was blocking an exit. A photo was taken of this. The Caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the child to a different area of the room.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support a caregiver has used corporal punishment on her own child on the premises.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to suggest there were times the operation has been out of ratio due to the caregiver leaving the room unattended.
4 746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
The caregivers were not recording the identity of people who were picking up children who the caregiver did not know. They were also not verifying if the person was on the child's admission form as an authorized person to pick up the child.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The operation had dead roaches on the floors after an extermination was done and the floors were not cleaned properly. There were also dead roaches found under a diaper changing mat due to not properly cleaning and sanitation.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The caregviers were not having the parents sign their children in and out. The caregivers were doing this and putting mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa for children who were not even picked up by those people.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support caregivers have been heard on multiple occasions yelling at children.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
All play areas on the playground need the required amount of loose fill. Photos were taken of this. The Director is working on getting the loose fill and will have the caregivers up supervision until the loose fill is installed.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence that teachers have been using inappropriate discipline with children.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present with children while her background check results were pending. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support caregivers have been heard on multiple occasions yelling at children.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support a caregiver has used corporal punishment on her own child on the premises.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support children have been left in a classroom or on the playground more that once without supervision.
4 746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of Children
The operation did not have the proper plan in place for the guidelines for the release of children.
3 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The substitutions for what the children ate for lunch and breakfast was not put on the menu. A photo was taken of the menu and their lunch. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by writing down the substitutions.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There was one infant feeding instruction sheet that was not signed by the parent. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions signed.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The operation had dead roaches on the floors after an extermination was done and the floors were not cleaned properly. There were also dead roaches found under a diaper changing mat due to not properly cleaning and sanitation.
4 746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
A child's napping on a nap mat was blocking an exit. A photo was taken of this. The Caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the child to a different area of the room.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present with children while her background check results were pending. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Seven out of twenty children's records were missing health statements. The Director is going to correct this by getting the health statments.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There is not enough evidence to support the allegations. There is enough evidence to support that caregivers were not taking children who had bathroom accidents to the bathroom in a timely manner.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence showing caregivers are not prompt with diaper changing due to caregivers and parents regularly finding children with soiled diapers.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to suggest there were times the operation has been out of ratio due to the caregiver leaving the room unattended.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Two children were left on the playground unsupervised for approximately two minutes. The caregiver responsible was terminated.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The caregviers were not having the parents sign their children in and out. The caregivers were doing this and putting mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa for children who were not even picked up by those people.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
5 746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence that teachers have been using inappropriate discipline with children.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had two tears in the mat. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
There was evidence that corporal punishment was utilized during a disciplinary incident at the facility.
4 746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
The caregivers were not recording the identity of people who were picking up children who the caregiver did not know. They were also not verifying if the person was on the child's admission form as an authorized person to pick up the child.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
A 17-year-old was allowed to be routinely present in a volunteer role without having an initial background check submitted as required.
4 746.4103(c) - Policies for Release of Children Instruct Employees of Verification Plan
Caregivers have not been trained on the proper techniques for the release of children.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
All play areas on the playground need the required amount of loose fill. Photos were taken of this. The Director is working on getting the loose fill and will have the caregivers up supervision until the loose fill is installed.
4 746.4103(c) - Policies for Release of Children Instruct Employees of Verification Plan
Caregivers have not been trained on the proper techniques for the release of children.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had two tears in the mat. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
There was evidence that corporal punishment was utilized during a disciplinary incident at the facility.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The caregviers were not having the parents sign their children in and out. The caregivers were doing this and putting mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa for children who were not even picked up by those people.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence showing caregivers are not prompt with diaper changing due to caregivers and parents regularly finding children with soiled diapers.
4 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
All play areas on the playground need the required amount of loose fill. Photos were taken of this. The Director is working on getting the loose fill and will have the caregivers up supervision until the loose fill is installed.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
A 17-year-old was allowed to be routinely present in a volunteer role without having an initial background check submitted as required.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (120)

120 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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