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Big Sandy Employee Child Care

4 critical, 4 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 20, 2024.

Po Box 598, Big Sandy, TX 75755 · (903) 636-5287

At a glance

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

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent critical: Mar 20, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2002Full Permit

Practical7:15a–4pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #811895 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
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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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
Feb 3, 2026 to Feb 3, 20264 inspections
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- Feb 3, 2026 inspection
- Feb 3, 2026 inspection
- Feb 3, 2026 inspection
- Feb 3, 2026 inspection
2025
Feb 13, 2025 to Feb 13, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 13, 2025 inspection
- Feb 13, 2025 inspection
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- Feb 13, 2025 inspection
2024
Mar 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not have information related to unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(15).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  At the inspection, the primary caregiver did not meet the required 30 hours of training and needs 6 hours for the training year.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2024, verified Mar 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
Mar 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not have information related to unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(15).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  At the inspection, the primary caregiver did not meet the required 30 hours of training and needs 6 hours for the training year.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2024, verified Mar 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
Mar 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not have information related to unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(15).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  At the inspection, the primary caregiver did not meet the required 30 hours of training and needs 6 hours for the training year.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2024, verified Mar 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
Mar 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not have information related to unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2024, verified Mar 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(15).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  At the inspection, the primary caregiver did not meet the required 30 hours of training and needs 6 hours for the training year.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2024, verified Mar 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2023
Apr 20, 2023 to Jul 31, 20238 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 31, 2023 inspection
- Jul 31, 2023 inspection
- Jul 31, 2023 inspection
- Jul 31, 2023 inspection
- Apr 20, 2023 inspection
- Apr 20, 2023 inspection
- Apr 20, 2023 inspection
- Apr 20, 2023 inspection
2022
May 23, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  The rock climber present on the playground is recommended for children ages 4-8 years old according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4401(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The use zones present for the slides on the playground do not meet the 6 feet requirement from other equipment.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4605(a).
May 23, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  The rock climber present on the playground is recommended for children ages 4-8 years old according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4401(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The use zones present for the slides on the playground do not meet the 6 feet requirement from other equipment.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4605(a).
May 23, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  The rock climber present on the playground is recommended for children ages 4-8 years old according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4401(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The use zones present for the slides on the playground do not meet the 6 feet requirement from other equipment.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4605(a).
May 23, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The use zones present for the slides on the playground do not meet the 6 feet requirement from other equipment.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4605(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  The rock climber present on the playground is recommended for children ages 4-8 years old according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  Corrected May 23, 2022, verified May 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4401(2).

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