Endless Discoveries Hico Learning Center
614 N Kirk St, Hico, TX 76457
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
20 critical, 68 serious, 4 minor findings across 64 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 9, 2026.
56 inspections · 8 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Skill Classes,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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07:00 AM-05:30 PM
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- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesListed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
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20 critical, 68 serious, 4 minor findings across 64 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 9, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
20 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1205(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (12 visits); 746.307(b)(4) (4 visits); 746.2209 (8 visits); 746.2203(a) (4 visits); 746.3407(8) (4 visits); 746.4405 (4 visits); 746.2605(4) (4 visits); 746.1605(1) (4 visits); 746.5101(b) (4 visits); 746.2421(b) (4 visits); 746.3415(4) (4 visits); 746.2419(8) (4 visits); 746.3421(b) (4 visits); 746.901(4) (4 visits); 746.5205(1) (4 visits); 746.2203(b) (4 visits); 746.401(2) (4 visits); 746.1609 (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jun 25, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
64 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had ten children in care when they had twelve children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had twelve children.
State verification published Jun 25, 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
- Jun 25, 2026 to Jun 25, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 25, 2026 inspection
- Jun 25, 2026 inspection
- Jun 25, 2026 inspection
- Jun 25, 2026 inspection
- Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had ten children in care when they had twelve children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had twelve children.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had ten children in care when they had twelve children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had twelve children.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had ten children in care when they had twelve children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had twelve children.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had ten children in care when they had twelve children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had twelve children.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- Jun 5, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left unattended in a classroom.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Jun 5, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left unattended in a classroom.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Jun 5, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left unattended in a classroom.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Jun 5, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left unattended in a classroom.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- May 18, 2026 to May 18, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 18, 2026 inspection
- May 18, 2026 inspection
- May 18, 2026 inspection
- May 18, 2026 inspection
- Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Two of the 4 classrooms dd not have a posted activity plan during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans
One of four classrooms did not have a written activity plan available for review.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans
One of four classrooms did not have a written activity plan available for review.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Two of the 4 classrooms dd not have a posted activity plan during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Two of the 4 classrooms dd not have a posted activity plan during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans
One of four classrooms did not have a written activity plan available for review.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Two of the 4 classrooms dd not have a posted activity plan during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans
One of four classrooms did not have a written activity plan available for review.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(a).
- Apr 8, 2026Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There were 2 Pre K aged children observed unsupervised in a bathroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage was observed to be accessible to children in one classroom during the inspection. A lid was placed on the bin during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Four of the four classrooms did not have a written activity plan posted.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Location of Handwashing Sink
One bathroom inside of a classroom was observed to be lacking handwashing soap and papertowels.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Accessible to Children
The toy shelves in one Pre K aged classroom were observed to be turned towards the wall making the toys and materials inaccessible to the children.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2605(4).
- Apr 8, 2026Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There were 2 Pre K aged children observed unsupervised in a bathroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage was observed to be accessible to children in one classroom during the inspection. A lid was placed on the bin during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Location of Handwashing Sink
One bathroom inside of a classroom was observed to be lacking handwashing soap and papertowels.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Accessible to Children
The toy shelves in one Pre K aged classroom were observed to be turned towards the wall making the toys and materials inaccessible to the children.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2605(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Four of the four classrooms did not have a written activity plan posted.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- Apr 8, 2026Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There were 2 Pre K aged children observed unsupervised in a bathroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Four of the four classrooms did not have a written activity plan posted.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage was observed to be accessible to children in one classroom during the inspection. A lid was placed on the bin during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Location of Handwashing Sink
One bathroom inside of a classroom was observed to be lacking handwashing soap and papertowels.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Accessible to Children
The toy shelves in one Pre K aged classroom were observed to be turned towards the wall making the toys and materials inaccessible to the children.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2605(4).
- Apr 8, 2026Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There were 2 Pre K aged children observed unsupervised in a bathroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Four of the four classrooms did not have a written activity plan posted.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2209.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Location of Handwashing Sink
One bathroom inside of a classroom was observed to be lacking handwashing soap and papertowels.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Accessible to Children
The toy shelves in one Pre K aged classroom were observed to be turned towards the wall making the toys and materials inaccessible to the children.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2605(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage was observed to be accessible to children in one classroom during the inspection. A lid was placed on the bin during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- Mar 27, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was one 21 month old child present in the infant classroom with a 2 month old, resulting in a 19 month age diffrence. The older child was moved to the toddler classroom for the remainder of the day.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 27, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was one 21 month old child present in the infant classroom with a 2 month old, resulting in a 19 month age diffrence. The older child was moved to the toddler classroom for the remainder of the day.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 27, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was one 21 month old child present in the infant classroom with a 2 month old, resulting in a 19 month age diffrence. The older child was moved to the toddler classroom for the remainder of the day.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 27, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was one 21 month old child present in the infant classroom with a 2 month old, resulting in a 19 month age diffrence. The older child was moved to the toddler classroom for the remainder of the day.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 24, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left outside unattended.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Mar 24, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left outside unattended.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Mar 24, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left outside unattended.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Mar 24, 2026Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left outside unattended.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- 2025
- Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted on 9/26/24.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted on 9/26/24.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted on 9/26/24.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted on 9/26/24.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- Apr 14, 2025 to Apr 14, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 14, 2025 inspection
- Apr 14, 2025 inspection
- Apr 14, 2025 inspection
- Apr 14, 2025 inspection
- Apr 2, 2025Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two of four infants enrolled did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
It was observed that one caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sink in the infant classroom was observed to be used as a rinse or bottle washing sink.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
It was observed that an infant's hands were not washed after a diaper change.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(b).
- Apr 2, 2025Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two of four infants enrolled did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
It was observed that an infant's hands were not washed after a diaper change.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sink in the infant classroom was observed to be used as a rinse or bottle washing sink.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
It was observed that one caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- Apr 2, 2025Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
It was observed that one caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sink in the infant classroom was observed to be used as a rinse or bottle washing sink.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
It was observed that an infant's hands were not washed after a diaper change.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two of four infants enrolled did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Apr 2, 2025Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sink in the infant classroom was observed to be used as a rinse or bottle washing sink.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
It was observed that an infant's hands were not washed after a diaper change.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
It was observed that one caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two of four infants enrolled did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- 2024
- Sep 5, 2024 to Sep 5, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 5, 2024 inspection
- Sep 5, 2024 inspection
- Sep 5, 2024 inspection
- Sep 5, 2024 inspection
- Jul 19, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was observed to have been complete in March 2024. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two of four staff files reviewed were lacking the required affidavit for employment.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jul 19, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was observed to have been complete in March 2024. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two of four staff files reviewed were lacking the required affidavit for employment.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jul 19, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was observed to have been complete in March 2024. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two of four staff files reviewed were lacking the required affidavit for employment.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jul 19, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was observed to have been complete in March 2024. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two of four staff files reviewed were lacking the required affidavit for employment.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- May 14, 2024 to May 14, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 14, 2024 inspection
- May 14, 2024 inspection
- May 14, 2024 inspection
- May 14, 2024 inspection
- May 8, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The written activity plans includes outdoor play however the children have not been participating in outdoor play due to the lack of maintenance of the playground.
Correction verified May 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection was not posted at the operation. The operation still had an old inspection form dated 9/28/23 from previous ownership. This was corrected at inspection when the Director printed and posted the most recent inspection form.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Upon arrival at the operation a caregiver was left alone in a classroom with 16 children who have a specified age group of 3 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver was added to the room, bringing the room back into ratio.
Correction verified May 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass on the outdoor playground is not being maintained. The grass was observed overgrown and tall in need of mowing.
Correction verified May 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- May 8, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection was not posted at the operation. The operation still had an old inspection form dated 9/28/23 from previous ownership. This was corrected at inspection when the Director printed and posted the most recent inspection form.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass on the outdoor playground is not being maintained. The grass was observed overgrown and tall in need of mowing.
Correction verified May 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Upon arrival at the operation a caregiver was left alone in a classroom with 16 children who have a specified age group of 3 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver was added to the room, bringing the room back into ratio.
Correction verified May 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The written activity plans includes outdoor play however the children have not been participating in outdoor play due to the lack of maintenance of the playground.
Correction verified May 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(b).
- May 8, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection was not posted at the operation. The operation still had an old inspection form dated 9/28/23 from previous ownership. This was corrected at inspection when the Director printed and posted the most recent inspection form.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass on the outdoor playground is not being maintained. The grass was observed overgrown and tall in need of mowing.
Correction verified May 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Upon arrival at the operation a caregiver was left alone in a classroom with 16 children who have a specified age group of 3 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver was added to the room, bringing the room back into ratio.
Correction verified May 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The written activity plans includes outdoor play however the children have not been participating in outdoor play due to the lack of maintenance of the playground.
Correction verified May 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(b).
- May 8, 2024Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The written activity plans includes outdoor play however the children have not been participating in outdoor play due to the lack of maintenance of the playground.
Correction verified May 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2203(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection was not posted at the operation. The operation still had an old inspection form dated 9/28/23 from previous ownership. This was corrected at inspection when the Director printed and posted the most recent inspection form.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Upon arrival at the operation a caregiver was left alone in a classroom with 16 children who have a specified age group of 3 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver was added to the room, bringing the room back into ratio.
Correction verified May 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass on the outdoor playground is not being maintained. The grass was observed overgrown and tall in need of mowing.
Correction verified May 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Apr 16, 2024 to Apr 16, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
- Apr 16, 2024 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Oct 23, 2024
- Capacity
- 78 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Hamilton
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| Endless Discoveries Hico Learning Center this page | Infant–School | 78 | 7a–5:30p | 20 crit·68 ser·4 min |
| The R.a.n.c.h. | Infant–School | 45 | 7a–5:30p | 16 crit·40 ser |
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Contact & location
614 N Kirk St, Hico, TX 76457
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