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Candy Cane Corner

4 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 24, 2026.

1000 W Lampasas St, Ennis, TX 75119 · (972) 878-3200

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At a glance

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

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor across 12 inspections and 8 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 24, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2016Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 160 places

Texas HHSC operation #1629321 · 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 schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

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
Jun 24, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  An email was sent to the operation on 6-19-26 regarding overdue fees. Operation has been asked to log into the portal and update this information by Monday June 22, 2026. Operation has also been informed that if the task is not completed, a deficiency will be incurred.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Jun 24, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  An email was sent to the operation on 6-19-26 regarding overdue fees. Operation has been asked to log into the portal and update this information by Monday June 22, 2026. Operation has also been informed that if the task is not completed, a deficiency will be incurred.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Jun 24, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  An email was sent to the operation on 6-19-26 regarding overdue fees. Operation has been asked to log into the portal and update this information by Monday June 22, 2026. Operation has also been informed that if the task is not completed, a deficiency will be incurred.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
Jun 24, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Licensed Operations Required Fees
  An email was sent to the operation on 6-19-26 regarding overdue fees. Operation has been asked to log into the portal and update this information by Monday June 22, 2026. Operation has also been informed that if the task is not completed, a deficiency will be incurred.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.509.
2025
Nov 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  One staff did not have the required affidavit.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified Nov 18, 2025. Standard 746.901(4).
Nov 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  One staff did not have the required affidavit.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified Nov 18, 2025. Standard 746.901(4).
Nov 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  One staff did not have the required affidavit.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified Nov 18, 2025. Standard 746.901(4).
Nov 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  One staff did not have the required affidavit.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified Nov 18, 2025. Standard 746.901(4).
2024
Nov 7, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  There was a play structure that had broken pieces that needs to be replaced.
  Corrected Nov 14, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
Nov 7, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  There was a play structure that had broken pieces that needs to be replaced.
  Corrected Nov 14, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
Nov 7, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  There was a play structure that had broken pieces that needs to be replaced.
  Corrected Nov 14, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
Nov 7, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  There was a play structure that had broken pieces that needs to be replaced.
  Corrected Nov 14, 2024, verified Nov 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
2023
Nov 6, 2023 to Nov 10, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Nov 10, 2023 inspection
- Nov 10, 2023 inspection
- Nov 10, 2023 inspection
- Nov 10, 2023 inspection
- Nov 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Nov 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Nov 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Nov 6, 2023 complaint investigation

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2022
Oct 11, 2022 to Nov 29, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 29, 2022 inspection
- Nov 29, 2022 inspection
- Nov 29, 2022 inspection
- Nov 29, 2022 inspection
- Oct 11, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 11, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 11, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 11, 2022 complaint investigation
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Out of 5 records 1 child did not have someone other than parent for emergency contact.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2022, verified Jan 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Out of 5 records 1 child did not have someone other than parent for emergency contact.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2022, verified Jan 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Out of 5 records 1 child did not have someone other than parent for emergency contact.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2022, verified Jan 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Out of 5 records 1 child did not have someone other than parent for emergency contact.
  Corrected Jan 25, 2022, verified Jan 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).

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