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Aunt Cole's House

4 critical, 40 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 8, 2026.

312 Cherry St, Claude, TX 79019 · (806) 418-1468

At a glance

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

Critical findings4 critical, 40 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 0 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 8, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious40 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2025Initial

Practical4:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1824791 · 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 careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night careyes
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
Jul 13, 2026 to Aug 10, 20268 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 10, 2026 inspection
- Aug 10, 2026 inspection
- Aug 10, 2026 inspection
- Aug 10, 2026 inspection
- Jul 13, 2026 inspection
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Jun 23, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Diaper changing was observed at inspection and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3211(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The bathroom that the children have access to has Febreze in reach of children. The living room also has Febreze on a low-level shelf that children have access to. Thet water hose was not wrapped up to prevent being a tripping hazard after use. And a storage box has a hinged lid but one of the hinges has broken and will not allow the lid to remain in an open position when in use to prevent pinching. Additionally, a storage stand in the outdoor space has unopened alcohol cans and the storage stand does not lock to ensure it is out of reach.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The lighting of the primary nap room was dark and resulted in eyes to adjust to be able to see see some of the children in care. Not all of the children could be observed visually due to the level of lighting.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2811.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
  The director has been operating outside of the designated operating hours without a notification to child care regulation about the change. This was corrected at inspection with written notification of change in hours and services.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.301(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Only 3 out of 6 fire drills have been conducted in the last 6 months.
  Corrected Jun 26, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Jun 23, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
  The director has been operating outside of the designated operating hours without a notification to child care regulation about the change. This was corrected at inspection with written notification of change in hours and services.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.301(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Only 3 out of 6 fire drills have been conducted in the last 6 months.
  Corrected Jun 26, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Diaper changing was observed at inspection and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3211(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The bathroom that the children have access to has Febreze in reach of children. The living room also has Febreze on a low-level shelf that children have access to. Thet water hose was not wrapped up to prevent being a tripping hazard after use. And a storage box has a hinged lid but one of the hinges has broken and will not allow the lid to remain in an open position when in use to prevent pinching. Additionally, a storage stand in the outdoor space has unopened alcohol cans and the storage stand does not lock to ensure it is out of reach.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The lighting of the primary nap room was dark and resulted in eyes to adjust to be able to see see some of the children in care. Not all of the children could be observed visually due to the level of lighting.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2811.
Jun 23, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The lighting of the primary nap room was dark and resulted in eyes to adjust to be able to see see some of the children in care. Not all of the children could be observed visually due to the level of lighting.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2811.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Only 3 out of 6 fire drills have been conducted in the last 6 months.
  Corrected Jun 26, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
  The director has been operating outside of the designated operating hours without a notification to child care regulation about the change. This was corrected at inspection with written notification of change in hours and services.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.301(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Diaper changing was observed at inspection and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3211(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The bathroom that the children have access to has Febreze in reach of children. The living room also has Febreze on a low-level shelf that children have access to. Thet water hose was not wrapped up to prevent being a tripping hazard after use. And a storage box has a hinged lid but one of the hinges has broken and will not allow the lid to remain in an open position when in use to prevent pinching. Additionally, a storage stand in the outdoor space has unopened alcohol cans and the storage stand does not lock to ensure it is out of reach.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
Jun 23, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Only 3 out of 6 fire drills have been conducted in the last 6 months.
  Corrected Jun 26, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The bathroom that the children have access to has Febreze in reach of children. The living room also has Febreze on a low-level shelf that children have access to. Thet water hose was not wrapped up to prevent being a tripping hazard after use. And a storage box has a hinged lid but one of the hinges has broken and will not allow the lid to remain in an open position when in use to prevent pinching. Additionally, a storage stand in the outdoor space has unopened alcohol cans and the storage stand does not lock to ensure it is out of reach.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The lighting of the primary nap room was dark and resulted in eyes to adjust to be able to see see some of the children in care. Not all of the children could be observed visually due to the level of lighting.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2811.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
  The director has been operating outside of the designated operating hours without a notification to child care regulation about the change. This was corrected at inspection with written notification of change in hours and services.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.301(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Diaper changing was observed at inspection and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3211(4).
Apr 22, 2026 to Apr 22, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Apr 22, 2026 inspection
Apr 8, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The living room used for nap time was dark and unable to see the children napping with the level of light in the room.
  Corrected Apr 8, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2811.
Apr 8, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The living room used for nap time was dark and unable to see the children napping with the level of light in the room.
  Corrected Apr 8, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2811.
Apr 8, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The living room used for nap time was dark and unable to see the children napping with the level of light in the room.
  Corrected Apr 8, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2811.
Apr 8, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The living room used for nap time was dark and unable to see the children napping with the level of light in the room.
  Corrected Apr 8, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2811.
Jan 21, 2026 to Jan 21, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
- Jan 21, 2026 inspection
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
  A Bb gun was stored in the master closet. The closet does not lock and the bedroom does not lock.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3505(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  A toddler was observed at inspection walking with a sippy cup and drinking it throughout multiple rooms.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2405(4)(C).
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
  A Bb gun was stored in the master closet. The closet does not lock and the bedroom does not lock.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3505(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  A toddler was observed at inspection walking with a sippy cup and drinking it throughout multiple rooms.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2405(4)(C).
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
  A Bb gun was stored in the master closet. The closet does not lock and the bedroom does not lock.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3505(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  A toddler was observed at inspection walking with a sippy cup and drinking it throughout multiple rooms.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2405(4)(C).
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
  A Bb gun was stored in the master closet. The closet does not lock and the bedroom does not lock.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3505(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  A toddler was observed at inspection walking with a sippy cup and drinking it throughout multiple rooms.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2405(4)(C).
2025
Oct 28, 2025 to Oct 28, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 28, 2025 inspection
- Oct 28, 2025 inspection
- Oct 28, 2025 inspection
- Oct 28, 2025 inspection
Oct 24, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  One pet needs a health statement and two pets need documented current vaccination record on file.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Oct 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Children were observed having their diapers changes and they did not have their hands washed after.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Diaper changes were observed and hand washing was conducted in between diaper changes.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3211(4).
Oct 24, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Diaper changes were observed and hand washing was conducted in between diaper changes.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3211(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  One pet needs a health statement and two pets need documented current vaccination record on file.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Oct 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Children were observed having their diapers changes and they did not have their hands washed after.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
Oct 24, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  One pet needs a health statement and two pets need documented current vaccination record on file.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Oct 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Diaper changes were observed and hand washing was conducted in between diaper changes.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3211(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Children were observed having their diapers changes and they did not have their hands washed after.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
Oct 24, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  One pet needs a health statement and two pets need documented current vaccination record on file.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Oct 30, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Children were observed having their diapers changes and they did not have their hands washed after.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Diaper changes were observed and hand washing was conducted in between diaper changes.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified Oct 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3211(4).

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