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Toddlin' Time

8 critical, 28 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 1, 2025.

502 N Dowling St, Hallettsville, TX 77964 · (361) 217-3497

At a glance

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

Critical findings8 critical, 28 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 1, 2025.

Critical8 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious28 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1998Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #506118 · 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 providednot listed
Snacks providednot listed
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
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
Jun 11, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant did not have a current infant feeding schedule.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver did not have the training in the required 6 topics.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
Jun 11, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver did not have the training in the required 6 topics.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant did not have a current infant feeding schedule.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
Jun 11, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver did not have the training in the required 6 topics.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant did not have a current infant feeding schedule.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
Jun 11, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  One infant did not have a current infant feeding schedule.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver did not have the training in the required 6 topics.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
2025
Jul 1, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Two out of four children files lacked current immunization records.
  Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified Jul 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
  The first aide kit lacked a first aide guide.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The operation did not certify in writing annually that the children product recall list was reviewed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  The operation policies lacked on how to access minimum standards online and the HHSC website.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified Jul 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies lacked the parent rights.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified Jul 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(9).
Jul 1, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Two out of four children files lacked current immunization records.
  Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified Jul 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies lacked the parent rights.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified Jul 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
  The first aide kit lacked a first aide guide.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  The operation policies lacked on how to access minimum standards online and the HHSC website.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified Jul 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The operation did not certify in writing annually that the children product recall list was reviewed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
Jul 1, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Two out of four children files lacked current immunization records.
  Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified Jul 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies lacked the parent rights.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified Jul 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The operation did not certify in writing annually that the children product recall list was reviewed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
  The first aide kit lacked a first aide guide.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  The operation policies lacked on how to access minimum standards online and the HHSC website.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified Jul 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(10).
Jul 1, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Two out of four children files lacked current immunization records.
  Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified Jul 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies lacked the parent rights.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified Jul 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
  The first aide kit lacked a first aide guide.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The operation did not certify in writing annually that the children product recall list was reviewed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  The operation policies lacked on how to access minimum standards online and the HHSC website.
  Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified Jul 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(10).
2024
Aug 7, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  One out of 4 children immunizations records was not current and up to date.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  The primary caregiver did not have current training in recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and understanding early childhood brain development.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(c).
Aug 7, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  One out of 4 children immunizations records was not current and up to date.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  The primary caregiver did not have current training in recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and understanding early childhood brain development.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(c).
Aug 7, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  One out of 4 children immunizations records was not current and up to date.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  The primary caregiver did not have current training in recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and understanding early childhood brain development.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(c).
Aug 7, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  One out of 4 children immunizations records was not current and up to date.
  Corrected Aug 16, 2024, verified Aug 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  The primary caregiver did not have current training in recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and understanding early childhood brain development.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2024, verified Aug 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(c).

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2023
Aug 29, 2023 to Aug 29, 20234 inspections
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Aug 23, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  The home was over capacity by 2 children.
  Corrected Aug 23, 2023, verified Aug 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The primary caregiver lacked 15 hours of training.
  Corrected Sep 13, 2023, verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  Three infants were observed sitting in high chairs not strapped in.
  Corrected Aug 23, 2023, verified Aug 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  A caregiver lacked 8 annual training hours.
  Corrected Sep 13, 2023, verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
Aug 23, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  The home was over capacity by 2 children.
  Corrected Aug 23, 2023, verified Aug 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  Three infants were observed sitting in high chairs not strapped in.
  Corrected Aug 23, 2023, verified Aug 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  A caregiver lacked 8 annual training hours.
  Corrected Sep 13, 2023, verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The primary caregiver lacked 15 hours of training.
  Corrected Sep 13, 2023, verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
Aug 23, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  The home was over capacity by 2 children.
  Corrected Aug 23, 2023, verified Aug 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  Three infants were observed sitting in high chairs not strapped in.
  Corrected Aug 23, 2023, verified Aug 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The primary caregiver lacked 15 hours of training.
  Corrected Sep 13, 2023, verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  A caregiver lacked 8 annual training hours.
  Corrected Sep 13, 2023, verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
Aug 23, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  The home was over capacity by 2 children.
  Corrected Aug 23, 2023, verified Aug 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  The primary caregiver lacked 15 hours of training.
  Corrected Sep 13, 2023, verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  A caregiver lacked 8 annual training hours.
  Corrected Sep 13, 2023, verified Sep 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  Three infants were observed sitting in high chairs not strapped in.
  Corrected Aug 23, 2023, verified Aug 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
2022
Oct 18, 2022 to Oct 18, 20224 inspections
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Sep 27, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  At the time of inspection there was not any lighting in the two classrooms.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2022, verified Oct 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2811.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  At the time of inspection there were six infant feeding schedules that were expired.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Oct 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
Sep 27, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  At the time of inspection there were six infant feeding schedules that were expired.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Oct 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  At the time of inspection there was not any lighting in the two classrooms.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2022, verified Oct 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2811.
Sep 27, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  At the time of inspection there was not any lighting in the two classrooms.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2022, verified Oct 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2811.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  At the time of inspection there were six infant feeding schedules that were expired.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Oct 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
Sep 27, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  At the time of inspection there was not any lighting in the two classrooms.
  Corrected Oct 4, 2022, verified Oct 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2811.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  At the time of inspection there were six infant feeding schedules that were expired.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Oct 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
2021
Oct 28, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2021, verified Nov 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Oct 28, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2021, verified Nov 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Oct 28, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2021, verified Nov 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Oct 28, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2021, verified Nov 12, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).

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