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Guidance Preparatory Academy

60 critical, 52 serious findings across 132 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 28, 2026.

64 Mcmakin Rd, Bartonville, TX 76226 · (940) 455-7123

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings60 critical, 52 serious, 0 minor across 76 inspections and 56 investigations (132 visits). Most recent critical: May 28, 2026.

Critical60 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious52 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2023Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 301

Texas HHSC operation #1788911 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

Budget & timing

Tuition & openings

We don’t yet have provider-confirmed prices or availability for this facility. A missing price does not mean care is free.

What will care cost?

Not provided

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Tuition & billing schedule: Confirm with provider
Registration & supply fees: Confirm with provider
Deposit & refund policy: Confirm with provider
Meals & late pickup fees: Confirm with provider

When can my child start?

Not confirmed

Licensed capacity is the maximum permitted enrollment, not the number of open places.

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Confirm the earliest start date and available schedule.
Ask about waitlist fees, timing, and how offers are made.

Help paying for care: The state lists subsidies as not accepted. Confirm current payment options with the provider.

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

Ask about your child’s needs. Curriculum, languages spoken, accessibility, disability support, allergy accommodations, and staff qualifications are not included in our current data. Discuss these directly when you visit.

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 7, 2026 to Jul 7, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 7, 2026 inspection
- Jul 7, 2026 inspection
- Jul 7, 2026 inspection
- Jul 7, 2026 inspection
Jun 16, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One childs exemption request on file has expired.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One childs EpiPen is expired.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two staff are missing required training topics and hours for the last full year.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Two infant feeding instructions were not signed by the parents.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
  It was determined that the younger infants have not being going outside.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(1).
Jun 16, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One childs EpiPen is expired.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Two infant feeding instructions were not signed by the parents.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two staff are missing required training topics and hours for the last full year.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One childs exemption request on file has expired.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
  It was determined that the younger infants have not being going outside.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(1).
Jun 16, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One childs EpiPen is expired.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two staff are missing required training topics and hours for the last full year.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Two infant feeding instructions were not signed by the parents.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
  It was determined that the younger infants have not being going outside.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One childs exemption request on file has expired.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Jun 16, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One childs exemption request on file has expired.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Two infant feeding instructions were not signed by the parents.
  Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified Jul 17, 2026. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
  It was determined that the younger infants have not being going outside.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2417(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two staff are missing required training topics and hours for the last full year.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One childs EpiPen is expired.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Standard 746.3819.
May 28, 2026Inspection
No findings
May 28, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A caregiver did not follow name to face procedures when transitioning from the outside playground to the classroom. As a result, a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
  Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
May 28, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A caregiver did not follow name to face procedures when transitioning from the outside playground to the classroom. As a result, a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
  Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
May 28, 2026Inspection
No findings
May 28, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A caregiver did not follow name to face procedures when transitioning from the outside playground to the classroom. As a result, a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
  Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
May 28, 2026Inspection
No findings
May 28, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A caregiver did not follow name to face procedures when transitioning from the outside playground to the classroom. As a result, a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
  Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 16, 2026 to May 28, 20269 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 28, 2026 inspection
- Apr 21, 2026 inspection
- Apr 21, 2026 inspection
- Apr 21, 2026 inspection
- Apr 21, 2026 inspection
- Apr 16, 2026 inspection
- Apr 16, 2026 inspection
- Apr 16, 2026 inspection
- Apr 16, 2026 inspection
Apr 15, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Two caregivers did not follow procedures of name to face for all children when transitioning from the classroom to the outside playground. As a result, a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for approximately 11 minutes.
  Corrected May 13, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  An employee did not use good judgment when management was not immediately notified of an incident that occurred.
  Corrected May 13, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 15, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Two caregivers did not follow procedures of name to face for all children when transitioning from the classroom to the outside playground. As a result, a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for approximately 11 minutes.
  Corrected May 13, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  An employee did not use good judgment when management was not immediately notified of an incident that occurred.
  Corrected May 13, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 15, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  An employee did not use good judgment when management was not immediately notified of an incident that occurred.
  Corrected May 13, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Two caregivers did not follow procedures of name to face for all children when transitioning from the classroom to the outside playground. As a result, a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for approximately 11 minutes.
  Corrected May 13, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 15, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  An employee did not use good judgment when management was not immediately notified of an incident that occurred.
  Corrected May 13, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Two caregivers did not follow procedures of name to face for all children when transitioning from the classroom to the outside playground. As a result, a child was left inside the classroom unsupervised for approximately 11 minutes.
  Corrected May 13, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 4, 2026 to Mar 4, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
Jan 7, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
  Based on information gathered during the investigation and a review of video footage, a caregiver failed to provide comfort to a toddler who was visibly upset during drop‑off times.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified Mar 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(4).
Jan 7, 2026Inspection
No findings
Jan 7, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
  Based on information gathered during the investigation and a review of video footage, a caregiver failed to provide comfort to a toddler who was visibly upset during drop‑off times.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified Mar 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(4).
Jan 7, 2026 to Jan 7, 20262 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 7, 2026 inspection
- Jan 7, 2026 inspection
Jan 7, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
  Based on information gathered during the investigation and a review of video footage, a caregiver failed to provide comfort to a toddler who was visibly upset during drop‑off times.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified Mar 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(4).
Jan 7, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
  Based on information gathered during the investigation and a review of video footage, a caregiver failed to provide comfort to a toddler who was visibly upset during drop‑off times.
  Corrected Feb 4, 2026, verified Mar 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(4).
Jan 7, 2026Inspection
No findings
2025
Oct 30, 2025 to Dec 5, 202513 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 5, 2025 inspection
- Dec 5, 2025 inspection
- Dec 5, 2025 inspection
- Dec 5, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 10, 2025 inspection
- Nov 10, 2025 inspection
- Nov 10, 2025 inspection
- Nov 10, 2025 inspection
- Nov 7, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 7, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 7, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 7, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 30, 2025 inspection
Oct 30, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  During morning dropout toddler walked out of the Two A classroom due to the door being left open by a parent dropping off.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Oct 30, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  During morning dropout toddler walked out of the Two A classroom due to the door being left open by a parent dropping off.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Oct 30, 2025Inspection
No findings
Oct 30, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  During morning dropout toddler walked out of the Two A classroom due to the door being left open by a parent dropping off.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Oct 30, 2025Inspection
No findings
Oct 30, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  During morning dropout toddler walked out of the Two A classroom due to the door being left open by a parent dropping off.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Oct 23, 2025 to Oct 30, 20255 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 30, 2025 inspection
- Oct 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 23, 2025 inspection
- Oct 23, 2025 inspection
- Oct 23, 2025 inspection
- Oct 23, 2025 inspection
Oct 22, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that children at the operation have been inappropriately grabbed by caregivers.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Oct 22, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that children at the operation have been inappropriately grabbed by caregivers.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Oct 22, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that children at the operation have been inappropriately grabbed by caregivers.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Oct 22, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered through the course of the investigation, it is determined that children at the operation have been inappropriately grabbed by caregivers.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified Nov 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency by ensuring the Pre-B schedule was followed and children in care were fed before being instructed to lie down for naptime.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule
  Based on information gathered during the inspection, children in care went more than 3 hours without a meal or snack.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.3303.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that caregivers have been using their personal devices while caring for children.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency by ensuring the Pre-B schedule was followed and children in care were fed before being instructed to lie down for naptime.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule
  Based on information gathered during the inspection, children in care went more than 3 hours without a meal or snack.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.3303.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that caregivers have been using their personal devices while caring for children.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency by ensuring the Pre-B schedule was followed and children in care were fed before being instructed to lie down for naptime.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule
  Based on information gathered during the inspection, children in care went more than 3 hours without a meal or snack.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.3303.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that caregivers have been using their personal devices while caring for children.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver did not demonstrate competency by ensuring the Pre-B schedule was followed and children in care were fed before being instructed to lie down for naptime.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that caregivers have been using their personal devices while caring for children.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Meal and Snack Schedule
  Based on information gathered during the inspection, children in care went more than 3 hours without a meal or snack.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.3303.
Oct 13, 2025 to Oct 13, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 13, 2025 inspection
- Oct 13, 2025 inspection
- Oct 13, 2025 inspection
- Oct 13, 2025 inspection
Oct 9, 2025Self-reported incident
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver has inappropriately grabbed children in the toddler classroom.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, a toddler caregiver has been observed yelling in the children's faces.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a toddler caregiver hit a child's hand while in care, and has hit children's hands in the past.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  Based on video footage reviewed and information gathered from interviews, a caregiver positioned a toddler in front of a chair when they were not listening. The caregiver then sat down in the chair with their legs enclosing the child beneath them.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
Oct 9, 2025Self-reported incident
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, a toddler caregiver has been observed yelling in the children's faces.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a toddler caregiver hit a child's hand while in care, and has hit children's hands in the past.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver has inappropriately grabbed children in the toddler classroom.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  Based on video footage reviewed and information gathered from interviews, a caregiver positioned a toddler in front of a chair when they were not listening. The caregiver then sat down in the chair with their legs enclosing the child beneath them.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
Oct 9, 2025Self-reported incident
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, a toddler caregiver has been observed yelling in the children's faces.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver has inappropriately grabbed children in the toddler classroom.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a toddler caregiver hit a child's hand while in care, and has hit children's hands in the past.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  Based on video footage reviewed and information gathered from interviews, a caregiver positioned a toddler in front of a chair when they were not listening. The caregiver then sat down in the chair with their legs enclosing the child beneath them.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
Oct 9, 2025Self-reported incident
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver has inappropriately grabbed children in the toddler classroom.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, a toddler caregiver has been observed yelling in the children's faces.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that a toddler caregiver hit a child's hand while in care, and has hit children's hands in the past.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  Based on video footage reviewed and information gathered from interviews, a caregiver positioned a toddler in front of a chair when they were not listening. The caregiver then sat down in the chair with their legs enclosing the child beneath them.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
Sep 15, 2025 to Sep 15, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 15, 2025 inspection
- Sep 15, 2025 inspection
- Sep 15, 2025 inspection
- Sep 15, 2025 inspection
Sep 11, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately handled a child while in care.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Sep 11, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately handled a child while in care.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Sep 11, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately handled a child while in care.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Sep 11, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver inappropriately handled a child while in care.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Jun 3, 2025 to Jul 9, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 9, 2025 inspection
- Jul 9, 2025 inspection
- Jul 9, 2025 inspection
- Jul 9, 2025 inspection
- Jun 3, 2025 inspection
- Jun 3, 2025 inspection
- Jun 3, 2025 inspection
- Jun 3, 2025 inspection
May 30, 2025Complaint investigation
9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in 1B, 2A, and 3B have been observed yelling in the children?s faces and using aggressive language. It is determined that the caregiver in 3B has used other children to taunt and humiliate children who wet themselves, misbehave, etc.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that approximately since May of 2024, the director and assistant director have been knowledgeable of multiple ongoing concerns of minimum standards violations at the operation that places children at risk.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Standard 746.707.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that the operation has allowed children with a fever to remain in care. When children are sent home with a fever, they are not required to remain out of care until 24 hours symptom-free.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation has two subjects with active background checks who have not been employed there for over 7 days.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Standard 745.651(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  Based on information gathered, it is determined that an infant/toddler caregiver has frequently not promptly changed children?s diapers resulting in diaper rashes and dried poop being found on them by other caregivers.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
May 30, 2025Complaint investigation
9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in 1B, 2A, and 3B have been observed yelling in the children?s faces and using aggressive language. It is determined that the caregiver in 3B has used other children to taunt and humiliate children who wet themselves, misbehave, etc.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that approximately since May of 2024, the director and assistant director have been knowledgeable of multiple ongoing concerns of minimum standards violations at the operation that places children at risk.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Standard 746.707.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation has two subjects with active background checks who have not been employed there for over 7 days.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Standard 745.651(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  Based on information gathered, it is determined that an infant/toddler caregiver has frequently not promptly changed children?s diapers resulting in diaper rashes and dried poop being found on them by other caregivers.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that the operation has allowed children with a fever to remain in care. When children are sent home with a fever, they are not required to remain out of care until 24 hours symptom-free.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(3).
May 30, 2025Complaint investigation
9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in 1B, 2A, and 3B have been observed yelling in the children?s faces and using aggressive language. It is determined that the caregiver in 3B has used other children to taunt and humiliate children who wet themselves, misbehave, etc.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that approximately since May of 2024, the director and assistant director have been knowledgeable of multiple ongoing concerns of minimum standards violations at the operation that places children at risk.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  Based on information gathered, it is determined that an infant/toddler caregiver has frequently not promptly changed children?s diapers resulting in diaper rashes and dried poop being found on them by other caregivers.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that the operation has allowed children with a fever to remain in care. When children are sent home with a fever, they are not required to remain out of care until 24 hours symptom-free.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation has two subjects with active background checks who have not been employed there for over 7 days.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Standard 745.651(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Standard 746.707.
May 30, 2025Complaint investigation
9 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that approximately since May of 2024, the director and assistant director have been knowledgeable of multiple ongoing concerns of minimum standards violations at the operation that places children at risk.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in 1B, 2A, and 3B have been observed yelling in the children?s faces and using aggressive language. It is determined that the caregiver in 3B has used other children to taunt and humiliate children who wet themselves, misbehave, etc.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that caregivers in the operation?s 1B, 2A, 2C, and 3B classrooms have been witnessed inappropriately grabbing and pulling children. One caregiver was observed pulling a child up off the floor by the collar of their shirt.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  Based on information gathered, it is determined that an infant/toddler caregiver has frequently not promptly changed children?s diapers resulting in diaper rashes and dried poop being found on them by other caregivers.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Based on information gathered, no incident report was created for an incident involving a child being placed out the back door of the classroom and being left outside with no direct supervision. The incident reported was not created as of 6/25/2025.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Standard 746.707.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation has two subjects with active background checks who have not been employed there for over 7 days.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Standard 745.651(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
  Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined that the operation has allowed children with a fever to remain in care. When children are sent home with a fever, they are not required to remain out of care until 24 hours symptom-free.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified Jul 9, 2025. Standard 746.501(a)(3).
2024
May 24, 2024 to Nov 21, 20248 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Nov 21, 2024 inspection
- Nov 21, 2024 inspection
- Nov 21, 2024 inspection
- Nov 21, 2024 inspection
- Aug 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 24, 2024 inspection
- May 24, 2024 inspection
- May 24, 2024 inspection
- May 24, 2024 inspection
2023
Nov 20, 2023 to Nov 20, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Nov 20, 2023 inspection

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