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4 critical findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 27, 2024.

12458 Hwy 146 N, Hardin, TX 77561 · (936) 298-3806

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617
Critical findings4 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 27, 2024.
Critical4 vs median 4
55% of centers have at least one
Serious0 vs median 8
75% of centers have at least one
QualitySince 2001Full Permit
Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 77 places

Texas HHSC operation #553057 · 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 carenot listed
  • After-school carenot listed
  • Transportation to/from schoolyes
  • Drop-in carenot listed
  • 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.

  1. 2026
  2. Jul 31, 2026 to Jul 31, 20264 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Jul 31, 2026 inspection
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  3. 2025
  4. Apr 4, 2025 to Aug 8, 202512 inspections and 4 investigations
    No findingsShow
    • Aug 8, 2025 inspection
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    • Aug 6, 2025 inspection
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    • Apr 4, 2025 complaint investigation
    • Apr 4, 2025 complaint investigation
    • Apr 4, 2025 complaint investigation
    • Apr 4, 2025 complaint investigation
  5. 2024
  6. Aug 27, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.

      Corrected Sep 10, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).

  7. Aug 27, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.

      Corrected Sep 10, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).

  8. Aug 27, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.

      Corrected Sep 10, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).

  9. Aug 27, 2024Inspection
    1 finding · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      The new van does not have the required safety alarm system. The Director has made an appointment to get the device installed.

      Corrected Sep 10, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).

  10. 2023
  11. Oct 2, 2023 to Oct 2, 20234 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Oct 2, 2023 inspection
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    • Oct 2, 2023 inspection
Show 24 older visits, not counted above
  1. 2022
  2. Aug 4, 2022 to Oct 20, 20228 inspections
    No findingsShow
    • Oct 20, 2022 inspection
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    • Aug 4, 2022 inspection
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  3. Aug 3, 2022Complaint investigation
    2 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.

      Corrected Aug 5, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

    • CriticalTexas: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.

      Corrected Aug 9, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).

  4. Aug 3, 2022Complaint investigation
    2 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.

      Corrected Aug 9, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).

    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.

      Corrected Aug 5, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

  5. Aug 3, 2022Complaint investigation
    2 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.

      Corrected Aug 5, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

    • CriticalTexas: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.

      Corrected Aug 9, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).

  6. Aug 3, 2022Complaint investigation
    2 findings · critical
    • CriticalTexas: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Based on the information gathered there was enough evidence that children were always getting the water on the playground in high temperatures when it was necessary and were often told to wait when thirsty or hot until it was water time.

      Corrected Aug 5, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).

    • CriticalTexas: High

      Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      Based on the information gathered caregivers have been using yelling as a form of punishment and a way to get children's attention.

      Corrected Aug 9, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).

  7. 2021
  8. Nov 10, 2021Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.

      Corrected Nov 15, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

  9. Nov 10, 2021Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.

      Corrected Nov 15, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

  10. Nov 10, 2021Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.

      Corrected Nov 15, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).

  11. Nov 10, 2021Inspection
    2 findings · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      There were tears in two different diaper changing mats. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the Director covering the tears with duct tape.

      Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).

    • SeriousTexas: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      There were four infant feeding instructions that have not been updated. The Director is going to correct this by getting the infant feeding instructions updated.

      Corrected Nov 15, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

  12. Nov 1, 2021Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.

      Corrected Nov 1, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

  13. Nov 1, 2021Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.

      Corrected Nov 1, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

  14. Nov 1, 2021Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.

      Corrected Nov 1, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

  15. Nov 1, 2021Inspection
    1 finding · serious
    • SeriousTexas: Medium High

      Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      As Licensing entered the building there were two 5 year old children in an open cafeteria style room alone. The caregiver walked to an automobile and returned about 1 minute after Licensing walked in. This was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver returning inside the building and to the open room.

      Corrected Nov 1, 2021, verified Nov 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.

  16. Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 20214 investigations
    No findingsShow
    • Oct 28, 2021 complaint investigation
    • Oct 28, 2021 complaint investigation
    • Oct 28, 2021 complaint investigation
    • Oct 28, 2021 complaint investigation

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