Child care center ·
23931 NICHOLS SAWMILL RD, Hockley, TX 77447-7583 ·
License 1715567
Capacity 116. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver subjected a child in care to harsh, cruel, and unusual punishment. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have available for review a copy of the monthly maintenance checklist available for review during the inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person yelled at a child(ren). |
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| 2 | — |
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
A child enrolled did not have the required immunization record on file and available for review. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation there is a preponderance of evidence to show that a caregiver physically abused a child in care. |
— |
| 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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that children were left unsupervised. A staff member acknowledged that caregivers were not present in the same area as the children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 14 two year olds. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Nine children receiving transportation services did not have the required emergency medical information available for review in the transportation documents. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Ant killer was on a shelf accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed the pesticide on a high shelf where children were unable to access it. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Both center directors did not have current transportation training available for review at the time of the inspection. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Based on the DFPS information documented there is sufficient evidence to show that the operation failed to ensure they had updated contact information for a parent of a child enrolled in care. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel ? Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children?s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
There was no caregiver left in charge during the director's absence. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection available for review at the time of the inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel ? Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children?s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
A caregiver who provides transportation did not have the required two hours of transportation training. Note: Training expired as of 10/15/2025 |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The second entry door that leads into the facility is not locking and is in need of repair. Note: The door does not lock automatically as it should and can be pulled open. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and leg. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person pulled a child by the wrists. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the director did not ensure that qualified staff were placed in the classroom who were able to ensure the classroom was meeting compliance during naptime. Based on the needs and abilities of the children, an additional caregiver should have been placed in the classroom for proper oversight. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One caregiver did not have the required employment affidavit notarized. Note: The form was present in the file but not completed by the Notary. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Four children receiving transportation services does not have parental consent/permission to provide transportation. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Four children receiving transportation services does not have parental consent/permission to provide transportation. |
— |
| 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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that children were left unsupervised. A staff member acknowledged that caregivers were not present in the same area as the children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Ant killer was on a shelf accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed the pesticide on a high shelf where children were unable to access it. |
Yes |
| 1 | — |
746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Based on the DFPS information documented there is sufficient evidence to show that the operation failed to ensure they had updated contact information for a parent of a child enrolled in care. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel ? Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children?s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 14 two year olds. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
A caregiver who provides transportation did not have the required two hours of transportation training. Note: Training expired as of 10/15/2025 |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person yelled at a child(ren). |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
A child enrolled did not have the required immunization record on file and available for review. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection available for review at the time of the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
There was no caregiver left in charge during the director's absence. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The second entry door that leads into the facility is not locking and is in need of repair. Note: The door does not lock automatically as it should and can be pulled open. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation there is a preponderance of evidence to show that a caregiver physically abused a child in care. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the director did not ensure that qualified staff were placed in the classroom who were able to ensure the classroom was meeting compliance during naptime. Based on the needs and abilities of the children, an additional caregiver should have been placed in the classroom for proper oversight. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One caregiver did not have the required employment affidavit notarized. Note: The form was present in the file but not completed by the Notary. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person pulled a child by the wrists. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and leg. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel ? Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children?s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have available for review a copy of the monthly maintenance checklist available for review during the inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Nine children receiving transportation services did not have the required emergency medical information available for review in the transportation documents. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver subjected a child in care to harsh, cruel, and unusual punishment. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Both center directors did not have current transportation training available for review at the time of the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 14 two year olds. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Ant killer was on a shelf accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed the pesticide on a high shelf where children were unable to access it. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Nine children receiving transportation services did not have the required emergency medical information available for review in the transportation documents. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Both center directors did not have current transportation training available for review at the time of the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was one caregiver caring for 14 two year olds. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and leg. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the director did not ensure that qualified staff were placed in the classroom who were able to ensure the classroom was meeting compliance during naptime. Based on the needs and abilities of the children, an additional caregiver should have been placed in the classroom for proper oversight. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
There was no caregiver left in charge during the director's absence. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Four children receiving transportation services does not have parental consent/permission to provide transportation. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Based on the DFPS information documented there is sufficient evidence to show that the operation failed to ensure they had updated contact information for a parent of a child enrolled in care. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver subjected a child in care to harsh, cruel, and unusual punishment. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person pulled a child by the wrists. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have available for review a copy of the monthly maintenance checklist available for review during the inspection. |
— |
| 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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that children were left unsupervised. A staff member acknowledged that caregivers were not present in the same area as the children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person yelled at a child(ren). |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
A caregiver who provides transportation did not have the required two hours of transportation training. Note: Training expired as of 10/15/2025 |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel ? Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children?s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One caregiver did not have the required employment affidavit notarized. Note: The form was present in the file but not completed by the Notary. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
A child enrolled did not have the required immunization record on file and available for review. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The second entry door that leads into the facility is not locking and is in need of repair. Note: The door does not lock automatically as it should and can be pulled open. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection available for review at the time of the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel ? Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children?s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation there is a preponderance of evidence to show that a caregiver physically abused a child in care. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
A caregiver who provides transportation did not have the required two hours of transportation training. Note: Training expired as of 10/15/2025 |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection available for review at the time of the inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person pulled a child by the wrists. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person yelled at a child(ren). |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The second entry door that leads into the facility is not locking and is in need of repair. Note: The door does not lock automatically as it should and can be pulled open. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Nine children receiving transportation services did not have the required emergency medical information available for review in the transportation documents. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have available for review a copy of the monthly maintenance checklist available for review during the inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver subjected a child in care to harsh, cruel, and unusual punishment. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Both center directors did not have current transportation training available for review at the time of the inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation there is a preponderance of evidence to show that a caregiver physically abused a child in care. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
There was no caregiver left in charge during the director's absence. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation. |
Yes |
| 2 | — |
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
A child enrolled did not have the required immunization record on file and available for review. |
— |
| 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
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that children were left unsupervised. A staff member acknowledged that caregivers were not present in the same area as the children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the director did not ensure that qualified staff were placed in the classroom who were able to ensure the classroom was meeting compliance during naptime. Based on the needs and abilities of the children, an additional caregiver should have been placed in the classroom for proper oversight. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One caregiver did not have the required employment affidavit notarized. Note: The form was present in the file but not completed by the Notary. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel ? Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children?s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection. |
— |
| 1 | — |
746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Based on the DFPS information documented there is sufficient evidence to show that the operation failed to ensure they had updated contact information for a parent of a child enrolled in care. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Four children receiving transportation services does not have parental consent/permission to provide transportation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel ? Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children?s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Ant killer was on a shelf accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed the pesticide on a high shelf where children were unable to access it. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and leg. |
— |
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