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Excel Pre-School

Child care center · 501 S MARSHALL ST, Henderson, TX 75654-3980 · License 998808

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Poor

Capacity 75. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (272)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that infants were sleeping in restrictive devices on multiple occasions for extended times.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During the inspection only 7.5 hours of annual training could be provided for the director for the previous training year.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A current employee list was not available upon request. This was corrected at the inspection when the staff made a current employees list.
Yes
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
During the inspection the sign in and sign out log was viewed. The log does not have a time of the children's arrival or time of the children's departure.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The current employee list was not posted or printed upon arrival for the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the person in charge printed off a copy and posted it to the board.
Yes
3 746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
During the walkthrough the activity plan was seen posted, the plan did not list the dates the plan covered.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the inspection a person with a Conditional background check was not following the conditions set on their background check.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from December 2025 was not posted at the operation.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that caregivers were not following the written feeding instructions.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when the director stated another individual was responsible for the daily running of the facility.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
During my inspection I observed infants sitting in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes. The children were not eating or being transported.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from May 2025 was not posted at the operation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection an individual that did not have an eligible background check was present inside a classroom.
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation, when a caregiver stated they had at one point did not inform a parent or the office of a less serious injury to their child.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
This standard was found to be out of compliance through a DFPS investigation. The operation stated they did not have a record of who picked up the child
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the insepction a child was observed playing with a container of Gain Fabric Sheets marked keep out of reach
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that a parent was not receiving a daily report.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection the two year old classroom was found to be out of ratio.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. The operation has not updated or provided liability insurance information by the required date.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was in a classroom watching children.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection I observed the infant caregivers using the handwashing sink to clean bottles, and the cleaning sink to wash their hands. The caregivers then switched back to using the handwashing sink for handwashing and vice versa.
1 746.1313 - Time Period of Training
The operation was not using the caregivers hire date as the starting point for annual training. This was corrected at the inspection when I discussed this with the person in charge, the operation will now start to use the hire date as the starting point for annual trainings.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drill documentation was observed and discussed at the operation. The average exit time was seen to be 4 minutes during the fire drills.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Your operation did not complete the employees who left survey for 2022 in the required timeframe.
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
During the insepction a child was found to be by themselves in a room with the lights off.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
During the inspection a sign in and sign out log was viewed however there were not parent or employee initials or signature.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
During the inspection bottle of fabric softener and laundry detergent were present in a room with children and within reach.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Exposed dry wall and peeling paint were observed during the walk through.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and had not been updated in more than 30 days.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection one of the classrooms was observed with 1 caregiver and 18 children, the specified age range of the classroom was 3 years old.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
During review the 8 children's records seen had not been updated since 2022.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
During the inspection 4 out of the 8 records observed did not have the required notarized affidavit. 3 did not have the employment start date.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
During the inspection a smoke detector was heard beeping for low battery. The monthly test log was then observed after and found ot not have been complete since January.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection the flooring in multiple classrooms was observed to be loose or missing. This posed a tripping hazard to caregivers and children and exposed the material for children to pick at.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and had not been updated in more than 30 days.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During the inspection only 7.5 hours of annual training could be provided for the director for the previous training year.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that a parent was not receiving a daily report.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that caregivers were not following the written feeding instructions.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the inspection a person with a Conditional background check was not following the conditions set on their background check.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that infants were sleeping in restrictive devices on multiple occasions for extended times.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
During the inspection 4 out of the 8 records observed did not have the required notarized affidavit. 3 did not have the employment start date.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
This standard was found to be out of compliance through a DFPS investigation. The operation stated they did not have a record of who picked up the child
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the insepction a child was observed playing with a container of Gain Fabric Sheets marked keep out of reach
3 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation, when a caregiver stated they had at one point did not inform a parent or the office of a less serious injury to their child.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection an individual that did not have an eligible background check was present inside a classroom.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
During the inspection a smoke detector was heard beeping for low battery. The monthly test log was then observed after and found ot not have been complete since January.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
During the inspection bottle of fabric softener and laundry detergent were present in a room with children and within reach.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection the two year old classroom was found to be out of ratio.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
During my inspection I observed infants sitting in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes. The children were not eating or being transported.
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
During the insepction a child was found to be by themselves in a room with the lights off.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from December 2025 was not posted at the operation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was in a classroom watching children.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
During the inspection a sign in and sign out log was viewed however there were not parent or employee initials or signature.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Exposed dry wall and peeling paint were observed during the walk through.
1 746.1313 - Time Period of Training
The operation was not using the caregivers hire date as the starting point for annual training. This was corrected at the inspection when I discussed this with the person in charge, the operation will now start to use the hire date as the starting point for annual trainings.
Yes
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from May 2025 was not posted at the operation.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The current employee list was not posted or printed upon arrival for the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the person in charge printed off a copy and posted it to the board.
Yes
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
During the inspection the sign in and sign out log was viewed. The log does not have a time of the children's arrival or time of the children's departure.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A current employee list was not available upon request. This was corrected at the inspection when the staff made a current employees list.
Yes
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
During review the 8 children's records seen had not been updated since 2022.
3 746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
During the walkthrough the activity plan was seen posted, the plan did not list the dates the plan covered.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when the director stated another individual was responsible for the daily running of the facility.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drill documentation was observed and discussed at the operation. The average exit time was seen to be 4 minutes during the fire drills.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection I observed the infant caregivers using the handwashing sink to clean bottles, and the cleaning sink to wash their hands. The caregivers then switched back to using the handwashing sink for handwashing and vice versa.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Your operation did not complete the employees who left survey for 2022 in the required timeframe.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. The operation has not updated or provided liability insurance information by the required date.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection the flooring in multiple classrooms was observed to be loose or missing. This posed a tripping hazard to caregivers and children and exposed the material for children to pick at.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection one of the classrooms was observed with 1 caregiver and 18 children, the specified age range of the classroom was 3 years old.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and had not been updated in more than 30 days.
1 746.1313 - Time Period of Training
The operation was not using the caregivers hire date as the starting point for annual training. This was corrected at the inspection when I discussed this with the person in charge, the operation will now start to use the hire date as the starting point for annual trainings.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drill documentation was observed and discussed at the operation. The average exit time was seen to be 4 minutes during the fire drills.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection one of the classrooms was observed with 1 caregiver and 18 children, the specified age range of the classroom was 3 years old.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the insepction a child was observed playing with a container of Gain Fabric Sheets marked keep out of reach
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from May 2025 was not posted at the operation.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that caregivers were not following the written feeding instructions.
5 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that infants were sleeping in restrictive devices on multiple occasions for extended times.
5 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
During my inspection I observed infants sitting in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes. The children were not eating or being transported.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection I observed the infant caregivers using the handwashing sink to clean bottles, and the cleaning sink to wash their hands. The caregivers then switched back to using the handwashing sink for handwashing and vice versa.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was in a classroom watching children.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when the director stated another individual was responsible for the daily running of the facility.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
During the inspection a sign in and sign out log was viewed however there were not parent or employee initials or signature.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
During review the 8 children's records seen had not been updated since 2022.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
A current employee list was not available upon request. This was corrected at the inspection when the staff made a current employees list.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection the two year old classroom was found to be out of ratio.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
This standard was found to be out of compliance through a DFPS investigation. The operation stated they did not have a record of who picked up the child
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report from December 2025 was not posted at the operation.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
During the inspection bottle of fabric softener and laundry detergent were present in a room with children and within reach.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Your operation did not complete the employees who left survey for 2022 in the required timeframe.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
During the inspection only 7.5 hours of annual training could be provided for the director for the previous training year.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
During the inspection 4 out of the 8 records observed did not have the required notarized affidavit. 3 did not have the employment start date.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection an individual that did not have an eligible background check was present inside a classroom.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. The operation has not updated or provided liability insurance information by the required date.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the inspection the flooring in multiple classrooms was observed to be loose or missing. This posed a tripping hazard to caregivers and children and exposed the material for children to pick at.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the inspection a person with a Conditional background check was not following the conditions set on their background check.
3 746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
During the walkthrough the activity plan was seen posted, the plan did not list the dates the plan covered.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The current employee list was not posted or printed upon arrival for the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the person in charge printed off a copy and posted it to the board.
Yes
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that a parent was not receiving a daily report.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
During the inspection the sign in and sign out log was viewed. The log does not have a time of the children's arrival or time of the children's departure.
4 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Exposed dry wall and peeling paint were observed during the walk through.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
During the inspection a smoke detector was heard beeping for low battery. The monthly test log was then observed after and found ot not have been complete since January.

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

Inspections (120)

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

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