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Machelle's Day Care

8 critical, 20 serious findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 25, 2026.

900 Highway 81 N, Bowie, TX 76230 · (940) 872-3822

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At a glance

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

Critical findings8 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 4 investigations (32 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 25, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2012Full Permit

Practical6:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 74

Texas HHSC operation #1470226 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesListed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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.

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2026
Mar 9, 2026 to Aug 12, 202616 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 12, 2026 inspection
- Aug 12, 2026 inspection
- Aug 12, 2026 inspection
- Aug 12, 2026 inspection
- Apr 29, 2026 inspection
- Apr 29, 2026 inspection
- Apr 29, 2026 inspection
- Apr 29, 2026 inspection
- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
- Mar 26, 2026 inspection
- Mar 9, 2026 inspection
- Mar 9, 2026 inspection
- Mar 9, 2026 inspection
- Mar 9, 2026 inspection
Feb 25, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was a caregiver present in a classroom without a background check.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A toddler classroom was over ratio.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  It was observed that caregiver did not wash hands following diaper changing.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
Feb 25, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was a caregiver present in a classroom without a background check.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A toddler classroom was over ratio.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  It was observed that caregiver did not wash hands following diaper changing.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
Feb 25, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was a caregiver present in a classroom without a background check.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  It was observed that caregiver did not wash hands following diaper changing.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A toddler classroom was over ratio.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was a caregiver present in a classroom without a background check.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A toddler classroom was over ratio.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  It was observed that caregiver did not wash hands following diaper changing.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
Feb 24, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present and in contact with children in care prior to an eligible and approved background check.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  A caregiver hired at the operation did not have a high school diploma, high school equivalent, or certification of completion.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Complying with Laws and Rules
  A caregiver at the operation had a forged high school diploma.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(9).
Feb 24, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present and in contact with children in care prior to an eligible and approved background check.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Complying with Laws and Rules
  A caregiver at the operation had a forged high school diploma.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  A caregiver hired at the operation did not have a high school diploma, high school equivalent, or certification of completion.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
Feb 24, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present and in contact with children in care prior to an eligible and approved background check.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Complying with Laws and Rules
  A caregiver at the operation had a forged high school diploma.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  A caregiver hired at the operation did not have a high school diploma, high school equivalent, or certification of completion.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
Feb 24, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present and in contact with children in care prior to an eligible and approved background check.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Complying with Laws and Rules
  A caregiver at the operation had a forged high school diploma.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  A caregiver hired at the operation did not have a high school diploma, high school equivalent, or certification of completion.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1107(2).
2025
Apr 11, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  There was a child in a high chair with the safety belt unfastened. The director fastened the belt while the inspector was at the monitoring.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  There was a child in a high chair with the safety belt unfastened. The director fastened the belt while the inspector was at the monitoring.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  There was a child in a high chair with the safety belt unfastened. The director fastened the belt while the inspector was at the monitoring.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  There was a child in a high chair with the safety belt unfastened. The director fastened the belt while the inspector was at the monitoring.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
2024
May 1, 2024 to May 1, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 1, 2024 inspection
- May 1, 2024 inspection
- May 1, 2024 inspection
- May 1, 2024 inspection

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

2023
May 3, 2023 to May 3, 20234 inspections
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- May 3, 2023 inspection
- May 3, 2023 inspection
- May 3, 2023 inspection
- May 3, 2023 inspection
2022
May 25, 2022 to Jun 30, 20228 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 30, 2022 inspection
- Jun 30, 2022 inspection
- Jun 30, 2022 inspection
- Jun 30, 2022 inspection
- May 25, 2022 inspection
- May 25, 2022 inspection
- May 25, 2022 inspection
- May 25, 2022 inspection
May 23, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A caregiver was found to have not properly counted children returning to the classroom after playing outside, and a 1yo child was found to have walked into an empty classroom and play unnoticed and unsupervised for 30 minutes.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
May 23, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A caregiver was found to have not properly counted children returning to the classroom after playing outside, and a 1yo child was found to have walked into an empty classroom and play unnoticed and unsupervised for 30 minutes.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
May 23, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A caregiver was found to have not properly counted children returning to the classroom after playing outside, and a 1yo child was found to have walked into an empty classroom and play unnoticed and unsupervised for 30 minutes.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
May 23, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  A caregiver was found to have not properly counted children returning to the classroom after playing outside, and a 1yo child was found to have walked into an empty classroom and play unnoticed and unsupervised for 30 minutes.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).

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