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In His Hands Day Care

8 critical, 32 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 27, 2025.

1818 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015 · (806) 655-5437

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At a glance

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

Critical findings8 critical, 32 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 27, 2025.

Critical8 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1999Full Permit

Practical7:15a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 190

Texas HHSC operation #543684 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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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 careListed
Field tripsListed
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.

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2026
Feb 19, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
  Two employee files still lacked orientation.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(11).
Feb 19, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
  Two employee files still lacked orientation.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(11).
Feb 19, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
  Two employee files still lacked orientation.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(11).
Feb 19, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
  Two employee files still lacked orientation.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(11).
Feb 3, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The side access did not have adequate 6 feet use zone and children were observed using the equipment.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
  Three employee files lacked orientation.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature and parent signature.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The side access did not have adequate 6 feet use zone and children were observed using the equipment.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature and parent signature.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
  Three employee files lacked orientation.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(11).
Feb 3, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature and parent signature.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The side access did not have adequate 6 feet use zone and children were observed using the equipment.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
  Three employee files lacked orientation.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(11).
Feb 3, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
  Three employee files lacked orientation.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The side access did not have adequate 6 feet use zone and children were observed using the equipment.
  Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature and parent signature.
  Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
2025
Mar 6, 2025 to Apr 28, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
- Mar 6, 2025 inspection
- Mar 6, 2025 inspection
- Mar 6, 2025 inspection
- Mar 6, 2025 inspection
Feb 27, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver disciplined a child inappropriately. The child was asked to put down a handful of rocks and then the caregiver grabbed the child by the arm in an attempt to get the child to release the rocks.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was thumping children on their hands as a means to stop unwanted behavior for discipline.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Feb 27, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver disciplined a child inappropriately. The child was asked to put down a handful of rocks and then the caregiver grabbed the child by the arm in an attempt to get the child to release the rocks.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was thumping children on their hands as a means to stop unwanted behavior for discipline.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
Feb 27, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was thumping children on their hands as a means to stop unwanted behavior for discipline.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver disciplined a child inappropriately. The child was asked to put down a handful of rocks and then the caregiver grabbed the child by the arm in an attempt to get the child to release the rocks.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Feb 27, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver disciplined a child inappropriately. The child was asked to put down a handful of rocks and then the caregiver grabbed the child by the arm in an attempt to get the child to release the rocks.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was thumping children on their hands as a means to stop unwanted behavior for discipline.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
2024
Apr 2, 2024 to Apr 2, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 2, 2024 inspection
- Apr 2, 2024 inspection
- Apr 2, 2024 inspection
- Apr 2, 2024 inspection
Mar 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  One slide on the younger children playground has screws that pose a hazard to children in care. Two screws have broken from the plastic and poses a pinch hazard, and one screw protrudes up and is a pinch hazard. Additionally, the older children playground has a metal post protruding from the ground and is a trip hazard. This was corrected at inspection with the slide removed and the metal post was pulled up and removed.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  Two medications required for known food allergies is expired and is in need of replacing.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Five infants in the infant classroom were past due on infant feeding instructions requiring to be updated in the last 30 days that are consuming formula or breastmilk.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Mar 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  One classroom with a specified age group of 12-17 month old infants required two staff members in the classroom with the 8 children in care but only had one staff member observed in the classroom upon entry of the room at inspections. The caregiver that left the classroom to utilize the restroom, promptly returned and the classroom was back in ratio during nap time.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Five infants in the infant classroom were past due on infant feeding instructions requiring to be updated in the last 30 days that are consuming formula or breastmilk.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Mar 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  One slide on the younger children playground has screws that pose a hazard to children in care. Two screws have broken from the plastic and poses a pinch hazard, and one screw protrudes up and is a pinch hazard. Additionally, the older children playground has a metal post protruding from the ground and is a trip hazard. This was corrected at inspection with the slide removed and the metal post was pulled up and removed.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  One classroom with a specified age group of 12-17 month old infants required two staff members in the classroom with the 8 children in care but only had one staff member observed in the classroom upon entry of the room at inspections. The caregiver that left the classroom to utilize the restroom, promptly returned and the classroom was back in ratio during nap time.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  Two medications required for known food allergies is expired and is in need of replacing.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Five infants in the infant classroom were past due on infant feeding instructions requiring to be updated in the last 30 days that are consuming formula or breastmilk.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Mar 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  One classroom with a specified age group of 12-17 month old infants required two staff members in the classroom with the 8 children in care but only had one staff member observed in the classroom upon entry of the room at inspections. The caregiver that left the classroom to utilize the restroom, promptly returned and the classroom was back in ratio during nap time.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  One slide on the younger children playground has screws that pose a hazard to children in care. Two screws have broken from the plastic and poses a pinch hazard, and one screw protrudes up and is a pinch hazard. Additionally, the older children playground has a metal post protruding from the ground and is a trip hazard. This was corrected at inspection with the slide removed and the metal post was pulled up and removed.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  Two medications required for known food allergies is expired and is in need of replacing.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  One classroom with a specified age group of 12-17 month old infants required two staff members in the classroom with the 8 children in care but only had one staff member observed in the classroom upon entry of the room at inspections. The caregiver that left the classroom to utilize the restroom, promptly returned and the classroom was back in ratio during nap time.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  Two medications required for known food allergies is expired and is in need of replacing.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  One slide on the younger children playground has screws that pose a hazard to children in care. Two screws have broken from the plastic and poses a pinch hazard, and one screw protrudes up and is a pinch hazard. Additionally, the older children playground has a metal post protruding from the ground and is a trip hazard. This was corrected at inspection with the slide removed and the metal post was pulled up and removed.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Five infants in the infant classroom were past due on infant feeding instructions requiring to be updated in the last 30 days that are consuming formula or breastmilk.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Mar 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

Show 28 older visits, not counted above

2023
May 3, 2023 to May 3, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 3, 2023 inspection
- May 3, 2023 inspection
- May 3, 2023 inspection
- May 3, 2023 inspection
Apr 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Climbing equipment on the playground that requires six inches of loose fill within the use zone had various areas that had hard and compacted dirt and there was not sufficient 6 inches of loose fill.
  Corrected May 5, 2023, verified May 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  One classroom with infants and toddlers was observed during snack time and the children were no secured with the buckle in the multiple occupancy table that has buckles.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2023, verified May 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Apr 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  One classroom with infants and toddlers was observed during snack time and the children were no secured with the buckle in the multiple occupancy table that has buckles.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2023, verified May 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Climbing equipment on the playground that requires six inches of loose fill within the use zone had various areas that had hard and compacted dirt and there was not sufficient 6 inches of loose fill.
  Corrected May 5, 2023, verified May 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
Apr 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Climbing equipment on the playground that requires six inches of loose fill within the use zone had various areas that had hard and compacted dirt and there was not sufficient 6 inches of loose fill.
  Corrected May 5, 2023, verified May 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  One classroom with infants and toddlers was observed during snack time and the children were no secured with the buckle in the multiple occupancy table that has buckles.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2023, verified May 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Apr 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Climbing equipment on the playground that requires six inches of loose fill within the use zone had various areas that had hard and compacted dirt and there was not sufficient 6 inches of loose fill.
  Corrected May 5, 2023, verified May 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  One classroom with infants and toddlers was observed during snack time and the children were no secured with the buckle in the multiple occupancy table that has buckles.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2023, verified May 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
Apr 12, 2023 to Apr 12, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 12, 2023 self-reported incident
- Apr 12, 2023 self-reported incident
- Apr 12, 2023 self-reported incident
- Apr 12, 2023 self-reported incident
2022
Sep 20, 2022 to Sep 20, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 20, 2022 inspection
- Sep 20, 2022 inspection
- Sep 20, 2022 inspection
- Sep 20, 2022 inspection
2021
Oct 27, 2021 to Nov 16, 20218 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 16, 2021 inspection
- Nov 16, 2021 inspection
- Nov 16, 2021 inspection
- Nov 16, 2021 inspection
- Nov 12, 2021 self-reported incident
- Nov 12, 2021 self-reported incident
- Nov 12, 2021 self-reported incident
- Nov 12, 2021 self-reported incident
- Oct 27, 2021 inspection
- Oct 27, 2021 inspection
- Oct 27, 2021 inspection
- Oct 27, 2021 inspection

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