Tarkington Learning Center
2520 FM 163 Rd, Cleveland, TX 77327
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
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16 critical, 72 serious, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 10, 2026.
24 inspections · 4 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
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- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 99 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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16 critical, 72 serious, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 10, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
20 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.503 (4 visits); 746.3407 (8 visits); 746.5101(a) (8 visits); 746.4807(c) (4 visits); 746.3401(a) (8 visits); 746.801(5) (4 visits); 746.5305 (4 visits); 746.2431 (4 visits); 746.901(6) (4 visits); 746.901(4) (4 visits); 746.4501(b) (4 visits); 745.621(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.3701(3) (4 visits); 746.3415(5) (4 visits); 746.305(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.3415(1) (4 visits); 746.3417(1) (4 visits); 746.1003(1) (4 visits); 746.3417(3) (4 visits); 746.1316(a) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jul 17, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
52 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
The operation policy was not available for review during the inspection.
State verification published Jul 17, 2026.
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
- Jul 10, 2026Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not had a fire inspection since 8/28/2024.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
The operation policy was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
CCR observed cleaning supplies stored under an unlocked sink cabinet in both the toddler and school-age classrooms. Additionally, cleaning wipes, diaper ointments, a toy, baby wipes, and specks of dirt were noted on the diaper changing table in the toddler classroom. Correction made: The caregiver removed the cleaning supplies and ointments and cleaned the diaper table.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides
CCR observed two stationary equipment: a play equipment with a slide and a rocking equipment seat, not located within 6 feet away from the to-fro swing structure.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not had a health inspection since 8/28/2024
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for the director/owner were not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026. Standard 746.801(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
CCR observed two fire extinguishers accessible to children on the floor in the school-age classroom. Correction made: The caregiver stored the fire extinguisher, and it was inaccessible to the children.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The infant caregiver is not completing daily reports for infants to share with parents.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- Jul 10, 2026Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not had a fire inspection since 8/28/2024.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for the director/owner were not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026. Standard 746.801(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not had a health inspection since 8/28/2024
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
The operation policy was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The infant caregiver is not completing daily reports for infants to share with parents.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
CCR observed cleaning supplies stored under an unlocked sink cabinet in both the toddler and school-age classrooms. Additionally, cleaning wipes, diaper ointments, a toy, baby wipes, and specks of dirt were noted on the diaper changing table in the toddler classroom. Correction made: The caregiver removed the cleaning supplies and ointments and cleaned the diaper table.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides
CCR observed two stationary equipment: a play equipment with a slide and a rocking equipment seat, not located within 6 feet away from the to-fro swing structure.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
CCR observed two fire extinguishers accessible to children on the floor in the school-age classroom. Correction made: The caregiver stored the fire extinguisher, and it was inaccessible to the children.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5305.
- Jul 10, 2026Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not had a fire inspection since 8/28/2024.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The infant caregiver is not completing daily reports for infants to share with parents.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
CCR observed two fire extinguishers accessible to children on the floor in the school-age classroom. Correction made: The caregiver stored the fire extinguisher, and it was inaccessible to the children.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
CCR observed cleaning supplies stored under an unlocked sink cabinet in both the toddler and school-age classrooms. Additionally, cleaning wipes, diaper ointments, a toy, baby wipes, and specks of dirt were noted on the diaper changing table in the toddler classroom. Correction made: The caregiver removed the cleaning supplies and ointments and cleaned the diaper table.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for the director/owner were not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026. Standard 746.801(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
The operation policy was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not had a health inspection since 8/28/2024
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides
CCR observed two stationary equipment: a play equipment with a slide and a rocking equipment seat, not located within 6 feet away from the to-fro swing structure.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(c).
- Jul 10, 2026Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not had a fire inspection since 8/28/2024.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not had a health inspection since 8/28/2024
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
CCR observed two fire extinguishers accessible to children on the floor in the school-age classroom. Correction made: The caregiver stored the fire extinguisher, and it was inaccessible to the children.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides
CCR observed two stationary equipment: a play equipment with a slide and a rocking equipment seat, not located within 6 feet away from the to-fro swing structure.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4807(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The infant caregiver is not completing daily reports for infants to share with parents.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Attendance records for the director/owner were not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026. Standard 746.801(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
The operation policy was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
CCR observed cleaning supplies stored under an unlocked sink cabinet in both the toddler and school-age classrooms. Additionally, cleaning wipes, diaper ointments, a toy, baby wipes, and specks of dirt were noted on the diaper changing table in the toddler classroom. Correction made: The caregiver removed the cleaning supplies and ointments and cleaned the diaper table.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3407.
- 2025
- Aug 1, 2025 to Aug 1, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 1, 2025 inspection
- Aug 1, 2025 inspection
- Aug 1, 2025 inspection
- Aug 1, 2025 inspection
- Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025. Standard 746.901(6).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025. Standard 746.901(6).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025. Standard 746.901(6).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025. Standard 746.901(6).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2025. Standard 746.901(4).
- Mar 24, 2025 to Mar 24, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
There was a person in the operation counted in child caregiver ratio who did not have a background check. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the person leave the operation.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There was an infant in a high chair that was not strapped in with the straps that were attached to the high chair. A caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by strapping the child in the chair.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
There was heater/fan that was on a shelf that was accessible to children. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the heater/fan.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- Mar 11, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
There was a person in the operation counted in child caregiver ratio who did not have a background check. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the person leave the operation.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There was an infant in a high chair that was not strapped in with the straps that were attached to the high chair. A caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by strapping the child in the chair.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
There was heater/fan that was on a shelf that was accessible to children. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the heater/fan.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- Mar 11, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
There was a person in the operation counted in child caregiver ratio who did not have a background check. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the person leave the operation.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
There was heater/fan that was on a shelf that was accessible to children. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the heater/fan.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There was an infant in a high chair that was not strapped in with the straps that were attached to the high chair. A caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by strapping the child in the chair.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- Mar 11, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
There was a person in the operation counted in child caregiver ratio who did not have a background check. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the person leave the operation.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
There was an infant in a high chair that was not strapped in with the straps that were attached to the high chair. A caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by strapping the child in the chair.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
There was heater/fan that was on a shelf that was accessible to children. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the heater/fan.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the information gathered during the investigation inspection, the Director allowed a person with no background check to supervise children alone, turned off the water during a freeze which resulted in proper handwashing techniques not being used for employees and children, a pipe busting causing a leak, and not reporting to Licensing when a child received medical attention when a shelf fell on the child.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was found during the investigation that the operation did not report to Licensing that a child received medical treatment when a shelf fell on the child.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was found that a ceiling tile was missing and above the tile was a pipe that was leaking water.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the information gathered during the investigation inspection, the Director allowed a person with no background check to supervise children alone, turned off the water during a freeze which resulted in proper handwashing techniques not being used for employees and children, a pipe busting causing a leak, and not reporting to Licensing when a child received medical attention when a shelf fell on the child.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was found during the investigation that the operation did not report to Licensing that a child received medical treatment when a shelf fell on the child.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was found that a ceiling tile was missing and above the tile was a pipe that was leaking water.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
- Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the information gathered during the investigation inspection, the Director allowed a person with no background check to supervise children alone, turned off the water during a freeze which resulted in proper handwashing techniques not being used for employees and children, a pipe busting causing a leak, and not reporting to Licensing when a child received medical attention when a shelf fell on the child.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was found during the investigation that the operation did not report to Licensing that a child received medical treatment when a shelf fell on the child.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was found that a ceiling tile was missing and above the tile was a pipe that was leaking water.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Based on the information gathered during the investigation inspection, the Director allowed a person with no background check to supervise children alone, turned off the water during a freeze which resulted in proper handwashing techniques not being used for employees and children, a pipe busting causing a leak, and not reporting to Licensing when a child received medical attention when a shelf fell on the child.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
It was found during the investigation that the operation did not report to Licensing that a child received medical treatment when a shelf fell on the child.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection it was found that a ceiling tile was missing and above the tile was a pipe that was leaking water.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- 2024
- Aug 26, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director and the employee who transport children both had expired transportation training. The Director and the employee are getting the training done today before they transport children.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Aug 26, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director and the employee who transport children both had expired transportation training. The Director and the employee are getting the training done today before they transport children.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- Aug 26, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director and the employee who transport children both had expired transportation training. The Director and the employee are getting the training done today before they transport children.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Aug 26, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The Director and the employee who transport children both had expired transportation training. The Director and the employee are getting the training done today before they transport children.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
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- 2023
- Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a diaper changing mat that had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Mar 23, 2023 to Mar 23, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Mar 23, 2023 inspection
- Mar 23, 2023 inspection
- 2022
- Sep 14, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The nap cots in two classrooms were placed too close together which caused there to not be sufficient walking space around the cots. This was corrected that the time of the inspection by the caregivers rearranging the nap cots to provide sufficient walking space around each cot.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2909(3).
- Sep 14, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The nap cots in two classrooms were placed too close together which caused there to not be sufficient walking space around the cots. This was corrected that the time of the inspection by the caregivers rearranging the nap cots to provide sufficient walking space around each cot.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2909(3).
- Sep 14, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The nap cots in two classrooms were placed too close together which caused there to not be sufficient walking space around the cots. This was corrected that the time of the inspection by the caregivers rearranging the nap cots to provide sufficient walking space around each cot.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2909(3).
- Sep 14, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
The nap cots in two classrooms were placed too close together which caused there to not be sufficient walking space around the cots. This was corrected that the time of the inspection by the caregivers rearranging the nap cots to provide sufficient walking space around each cot.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2909(3).
- Jan 26, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were five trash cans without lids that made trash accessible to children.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- Jan 26, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were five trash cans without lids that made trash accessible to children.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- Jan 26, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were five trash cans without lids that made trash accessible to children.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- Jan 26, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There were five trash cans without lids that made trash accessible to children.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- Jan 23, 2022Self-reported incident4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Caregivers and staff admitted that they give children candy as a reward for toilet training.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 746.2805(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a person in the operation who did not have a cleared background check. The person left the operation during the inspection.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Not all parents were notified that a person in the center tested positive for COVID.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 746.307(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The Director did not notify the health department or licensing that a person tested positive for COVID.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2022. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- Jan 23, 2022Self-reported incident4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a person in the operation who did not have a cleared background check. The person left the operation during the inspection.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Caregivers and staff admitted that they give children candy as a reward for toilet training.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 746.2805(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The Director did not notify the health department or licensing that a person tested positive for COVID.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2022. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Not all parents were notified that a person in the center tested positive for COVID.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 746.307(d).
- Jan 23, 2022Self-reported incident4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Caregivers and staff admitted that they give children candy as a reward for toilet training.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 746.2805(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a person in the operation who did not have a cleared background check. The person left the operation during the inspection.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Not all parents were notified that a person in the center tested positive for COVID.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 746.307(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The Director did not notify the health department or licensing that a person tested positive for COVID.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2022. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- Jan 23, 2022Self-reported incident4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Caregivers and staff admitted that they give children candy as a reward for toilet training.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 746.2805(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a person in the operation who did not have a cleared background check. The person left the operation during the inspection.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Not all parents were notified that a person in the center tested positive for COVID.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 746.307(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
The Director did not notify the health department or licensing that a person tested positive for COVID.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2022. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
- 2021
- Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3313(1).
- Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3313(1).
- Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3313(1).
- Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3313(1).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued May 26, 2009
- Capacity
- 99 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Liberty
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2520 FM 163 Rd, Cleveland, TX 77327
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