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Hang the Moon

8 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 9, 2024.

2839 State Highway 59 N, Bowie, TX 76230 · (940) 218-5185

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings8 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor across 20 inspections and 0 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 9, 2024.

Critical8 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2017Full Permit

Practical7:15a–5:15pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1648707 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
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 listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
May 29, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  The fire extinguisher was sitting on the floor under the desk.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5105.
May 29, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  The fire extinguisher was sitting on the floor under the desk.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5105.
May 29, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  The fire extinguisher was sitting on the floor under the desk.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5105.
May 29, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  The fire extinguisher was sitting on the floor under the desk.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5105.
2025
Jun 24, 2025 to Jun 24, 20254 inspections
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2024
Aug 21, 2024 to Aug 21, 20244 inspections
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Aug 9, 2024Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
  The primary caregiver failed to notify licensing and failed to have a background check run prior to her adult son moving back into their home.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A four month old infant was found to be sleeping in a restrictive device that was placed on top of a king-size bed. There was also a blanket that had been placed on top of the child's stomach and legs. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to a pack-n-play without any other items inside of it.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  During a child's records audit, there were 3 of 8 children's records missing a health statement from a professional stating that they were healthy enough to attend daycare.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  During this inspection, the primary caregiver was the only caregiver present as her husband was not there. There were 2 infants and 8 children ages 18 months to 3yo, for a total of 10 children. The caregiver corrected this by having 3 children between the ages of 18mo-3yo be picked up by parents. She then came into compliance with 2 infants and 5 children ages 18mo-3yo.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were multiple safety concerns found that posed a risk to child safety during this visit. For example: there was a bottle of 500mg Acetaminophen on a nightstand in a bedroom that the children were found sleeping in; there was a bottle of Downey Wrinkle Releaser spray and an aerosol can of Degree deodorant in bedrooms children were found sleeping in; there was an open bag of tools found on the ground in a bedroom children were found sleeping in, and there were multiple outlet covers found missing throughout the home. These were corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the rooms with the safety threats and outlet covers were replaced.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record
  The primary caregiver could not locate for herself or her husband (who is also a caregiver) their training for the last completed year. The caregiver stated that they should be able to locate it soon but if not, they will recomplete it and send to licensing.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1327(a).
Aug 9, 2024Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
  The primary caregiver failed to notify licensing and failed to have a background check run prior to her adult son moving back into their home.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A four month old infant was found to be sleeping in a restrictive device that was placed on top of a king-size bed. There was also a blanket that had been placed on top of the child's stomach and legs. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to a pack-n-play without any other items inside of it.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  During a child's records audit, there were 3 of 8 children's records missing a health statement from a professional stating that they were healthy enough to attend daycare.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were multiple safety concerns found that posed a risk to child safety during this visit. For example: there was a bottle of 500mg Acetaminophen on a nightstand in a bedroom that the children were found sleeping in; there was a bottle of Downey Wrinkle Releaser spray and an aerosol can of Degree deodorant in bedrooms children were found sleeping in; there was an open bag of tools found on the ground in a bedroom children were found sleeping in, and there were multiple outlet covers found missing throughout the home. These were corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the rooms with the safety threats and outlet covers were replaced.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  During this inspection, the primary caregiver was the only caregiver present as her husband was not there. There were 2 infants and 8 children ages 18 months to 3yo, for a total of 10 children. The caregiver corrected this by having 3 children between the ages of 18mo-3yo be picked up by parents. She then came into compliance with 2 infants and 5 children ages 18mo-3yo.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record
  The primary caregiver could not locate for herself or her husband (who is also a caregiver) their training for the last completed year. The caregiver stated that they should be able to locate it soon but if not, they will recomplete it and send to licensing.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1327(a).
Aug 9, 2024Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
  The primary caregiver failed to notify licensing and failed to have a background check run prior to her adult son moving back into their home.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A four month old infant was found to be sleeping in a restrictive device that was placed on top of a king-size bed. There was also a blanket that had been placed on top of the child's stomach and legs. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to a pack-n-play without any other items inside of it.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  During this inspection, the primary caregiver was the only caregiver present as her husband was not there. There were 2 infants and 8 children ages 18 months to 3yo, for a total of 10 children. The caregiver corrected this by having 3 children between the ages of 18mo-3yo be picked up by parents. She then came into compliance with 2 infants and 5 children ages 18mo-3yo.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were multiple safety concerns found that posed a risk to child safety during this visit. For example: there was a bottle of 500mg Acetaminophen on a nightstand in a bedroom that the children were found sleeping in; there was a bottle of Downey Wrinkle Releaser spray and an aerosol can of Degree deodorant in bedrooms children were found sleeping in; there was an open bag of tools found on the ground in a bedroom children were found sleeping in, and there were multiple outlet covers found missing throughout the home. These were corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the rooms with the safety threats and outlet covers were replaced.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  During a child's records audit, there were 3 of 8 children's records missing a health statement from a professional stating that they were healthy enough to attend daycare.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record
  The primary caregiver could not locate for herself or her husband (who is also a caregiver) their training for the last completed year. The caregiver stated that they should be able to locate it soon but if not, they will recomplete it and send to licensing.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1327(a).
Aug 9, 2024Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
  The primary caregiver failed to notify licensing and failed to have a background check run prior to her adult son moving back into their home.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  A four month old infant was found to be sleeping in a restrictive device that was placed on top of a king-size bed. There was also a blanket that had been placed on top of the child's stomach and legs. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to a pack-n-play without any other items inside of it.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  During this inspection, the primary caregiver was the only caregiver present as her husband was not there. There were 2 infants and 8 children ages 18 months to 3yo, for a total of 10 children. The caregiver corrected this by having 3 children between the ages of 18mo-3yo be picked up by parents. She then came into compliance with 2 infants and 5 children ages 18mo-3yo.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  During a child's records audit, there were 3 of 8 children's records missing a health statement from a professional stating that they were healthy enough to attend daycare.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There were multiple safety concerns found that posed a risk to child safety during this visit. For example: there was a bottle of 500mg Acetaminophen on a nightstand in a bedroom that the children were found sleeping in; there was a bottle of Downey Wrinkle Releaser spray and an aerosol can of Degree deodorant in bedrooms children were found sleeping in; there was an open bag of tools found on the ground in a bedroom children were found sleeping in, and there were multiple outlet covers found missing throughout the home. These were corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the rooms with the safety threats and outlet covers were replaced.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record
  The primary caregiver could not locate for herself or her husband (who is also a caregiver) their training for the last completed year. The caregiver stated that they should be able to locate it soon but if not, they will recomplete it and send to licensing.
  Corrected Sep 6, 2024, verified Aug 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1327(a).
2023
Oct 4, 2023 to Oct 4, 20234 inspections
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2022
Nov 28, 2022 to Nov 28, 20224 inspections
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2021
Nov 30, 2021 to Nov 30, 20214 inspections
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