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Hereford Dcc Ruth Warner Mem

20 critical, 8 serious findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Sep 8, 2025.

248 16th St, Hereford, TX 79045 · (806) 364-1293

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings20 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 4 investigations (32 visits). Most recent critical: Sep 8, 2025.

Critical20 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1987Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 120

Texas HHSC operation #165515 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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
Jun 1, 2026 to Jun 1, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 1, 2026 inspection
- Jun 1, 2026 inspection
- Jun 1, 2026 inspection
- Jun 1, 2026 inspection
2025
Sep 9, 2025 to Oct 13, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 13, 2025 inspection
- Oct 13, 2025 inspection
- Oct 13, 2025 inspection
- Oct 13, 2025 inspection
- Sep 9, 2025 inspection
- Sep 9, 2025 inspection
- Sep 9, 2025 inspection
- Sep 9, 2025 inspection
Sep 8, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Information was obtained during the investigation that individuals were present at the operation who did not have eligible background checks while children were in care.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a conversation occurred between two employees in the presence of children in care in which the caregivers did not use good judgement or self-control.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, screen time has been used during naptimes.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Sep 8, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a conversation occurred between two employees in the presence of children in care in which the caregivers did not use good judgement or self-control.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Information was obtained during the investigation that individuals were present at the operation who did not have eligible background checks while children were in care.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, screen time has been used during naptimes.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Sep 8, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a conversation occurred between two employees in the presence of children in care in which the caregivers did not use good judgement or self-control.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Information was obtained during the investigation that individuals were present at the operation who did not have eligible background checks while children were in care.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, screen time has been used during naptimes.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Sep 8, 2025Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a conversation occurred between two employees in the presence of children in care in which the caregivers did not use good judgement or self-control.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Information was obtained during the investigation that individuals were present at the operation who did not have eligible background checks while children were in care.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, screen time has been used during naptimes.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Aug 18, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present in the classroom without having an active background check.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present in the classroom without having an active background check.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present in the classroom without having an active background check.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present in the classroom without having an active background check.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
2024
Sep 9, 2024 to Sep 9, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 9, 2024 inspection
- Sep 9, 2024 inspection
- Sep 9, 2024 inspection
- Sep 9, 2024 inspection
Sep 5, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Two of ten children's files reviewed were not current on immunizations.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2024, verified Oct 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection on file was conducted in November of 2022.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2024, verified Sep 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  A bottle was in the crib of a sleeping infant.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(7).
Sep 5, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Two of ten children's files reviewed were not current on immunizations.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2024, verified Oct 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection on file was conducted in November of 2022.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2024, verified Sep 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  A bottle was in the crib of a sleeping infant.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(7).
Sep 5, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection on file was conducted in November of 2022.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2024, verified Sep 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Two of ten children's files reviewed were not current on immunizations.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2024, verified Oct 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  A bottle was in the crib of a sleeping infant.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(7).
Sep 5, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  Two of ten children's files reviewed were not current on immunizations.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2024, verified Oct 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection on file was conducted in November of 2022.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2024, verified Sep 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  A bottle was in the crib of a sleeping infant.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Sep 9, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(7).
2023
Oct 11, 2023 to Oct 11, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 11, 2023 inspection
- Oct 11, 2023 inspection
- Oct 11, 2023 inspection
- Oct 11, 2023 inspection

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Nov 1, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a current fire inspection report.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2022, verified Nov 14, 2022. Standard 746.801(11).
Nov 1, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a current fire inspection report.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2022, verified Nov 14, 2022. Standard 746.801(11).
Nov 1, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a current fire inspection report.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2022, verified Nov 14, 2022. Standard 746.801(11).
Nov 1, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a current fire inspection report.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2022, verified Nov 14, 2022. Standard 746.801(11).
2021
Dec 3, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One caregiver was found to not have current First Aid training.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Dec 3, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One caregiver was found to not have current First Aid training.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Dec 3, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One caregiver was found to not have current First Aid training.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Dec 3, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One caregiver was found to not have current First Aid training.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2021, verified Dec 10, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).

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