The Sandbox By the Bay Childcare Center LLC
814 Mcmaster Rd, Alice, TX 78332
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
12 critical, 88 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 24, 2025.
40 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care
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07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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12 critical, 88 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 24, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
22 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.901 (12 visits); 746.2203(a) (8 visits); 746.611(a)(3) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 746.3313(1) (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(2)(A) (4 visits); 746.2205(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.2501(1) (4 visits); 746.113(a) (4 visits); 746.2505(4)(C) (4 visits); 746.5205(1) (4 visits); 746.401(6) (4 visits); 746.3415(4) (4 visits); 746.1315(b) (4 visits); 746.5319 (4 visits); 746.613(a) (4 visits); 746.603(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.4135(b) (4 visits); 746.4807(a) (4 visits); 746.4701(c) (4 visits); 746.4603(5) (4 visits); 746.5531 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jun 25, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
40 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Required Personnel Records
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
State verification published Jun 25, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Jul 16, 2026 to Jul 16, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 16, 2026 inspection
- Jul 16, 2026 inspection
- Jul 16, 2026 inspection
- Jul 16, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans
Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- Jun 18, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans
Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- Jun 18, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans
Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- Jun 18, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans
Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- May 14, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- May 14, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- May 14, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- May 14, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- Apr 24, 2026 to Apr 24, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 24, 2026 inspection
- Apr 24, 2026 inspection
- Apr 24, 2026 inspection
- Apr 24, 2026 inspection
- Mar 27, 2026Inspection7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3313(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
Correction verified May 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.113(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2505(4)(C).
- Mar 27, 2026Inspection7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.113(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
Correction verified May 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2505(4)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3313(1).
- Mar 27, 2026Inspection7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3313(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.113(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
Correction verified May 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2505(4)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(1).
- Mar 27, 2026Inspection7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3313(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
Correction verified May 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2505(4)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.113(a).
- Jan 7, 2026 to Jan 7, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 7, 2026 inspection
- Jan 7, 2026 inspection
- Jan 7, 2026 inspection
- Jan 7, 2026 inspection
- 2025
- Nov 24, 2025Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Daily food menu was not available for review.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026. Standard 746.901.
- Nov 24, 2025Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Daily food menu was not available for review.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Nov 24, 2025Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Daily food menu was not available for review.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Nov 24, 2025Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5319.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Daily food menu was not available for review.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- Oct 1, 2025Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans
Activity plan was not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- Oct 1, 2025Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans
Activity plan was not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- Oct 1, 2025Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans
Activity plan was not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- Oct 1, 2025Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Immunizations
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans
Activity plan was not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Three employee files were not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- Aug 7, 2025 to Aug 7, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 7, 2025 inspection
- Aug 7, 2025 inspection
- Aug 7, 2025 inspection
- Aug 7, 2025 inspection
- Aug 1, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
CPSC form was not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4701(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4603(5).
- Aug 1, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4603(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
CPSC form was not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4701(c).
- Aug 1, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4701(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4603(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
CPSC form was not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- Aug 1, 2025Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4603(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4701(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
CPSC form was not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(a).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Aug 12, 2026
- Capacity
- 22 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Jim Wells
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Contact & location
814 Mcmaster Rd, Alice, TX 78332
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