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Overnight Owls

16 serious, 4 minor findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jan 25, 2024.

951 Steele Rd, Kilgore, TX 75662 · (903) 240-4240

At a glance

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

Serious findings0 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor across 16 inspections and 4 investigations (20 visits). Most recent serious: Jan 25, 2024.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2022Full Permit

Practical6:30p–7:30aMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · Toddler to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1727240 · 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 tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend careyes
Night careyes
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.

2025
Oct 16, 2025 to Oct 16, 20254 inspections
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- Oct 16, 2025 inspection
- Oct 16, 2025 inspection
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- Oct 16, 2025 inspection
2024
Dec 10, 2024 to Dec 10, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 10, 2024 inspection
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- Dec 10, 2024 inspection
Jan 25, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  The children's records were reviewed, out of 5 none had their Health Statement available.
  Corrected Feb 8, 2024, verified Feb 12, 2024. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Jan 25, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  The children's records were reviewed, out of 5 none had their Health Statement available.
  Corrected Feb 8, 2024, verified Feb 12, 2024. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Jan 25, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  The children's records were reviewed, out of 5 none had their Health Statement available.
  Corrected Feb 8, 2024, verified Feb 12, 2024. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Jan 25, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  The children's records were reviewed, out of 5 none had their Health Statement available.
  Corrected Feb 8, 2024, verified Feb 12, 2024. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Jan 3, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  The emergency drill documentation was observed and only 2 Severe Weather drills were conducted during the previous year.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  The children's records were reviewed, out of 5 none had their Heatlh Statement available.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Update Admission Information - Procedure
  Out of 5 records reviewed 3 had not been updated in the past year.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.609(a).
Jan 3, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  The emergency drill documentation was observed and only 2 Severe Weather drills were conducted during the previous year.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  The children's records were reviewed, out of 5 none had their Heatlh Statement available.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Update Admission Information - Procedure
  Out of 5 records reviewed 3 had not been updated in the past year.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.609(a).
Jan 3, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  The children's records were reviewed, out of 5 none had their Heatlh Statement available.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  The emergency drill documentation was observed and only 2 Severe Weather drills were conducted during the previous year.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(2).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Update Admission Information - Procedure
  Out of 5 records reviewed 3 had not been updated in the past year.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.609(a).
Jan 3, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  The children's records were reviewed, out of 5 none had their Heatlh Statement available.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  The emergency drill documentation was observed and only 2 Severe Weather drills were conducted during the previous year.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(2).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Update Admission Information - Procedure
  Out of 5 records reviewed 3 had not been updated in the past year.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2024, verified Jan 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.609(a).
2023
Dec 21, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Additional Services Offered
  This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. It was determined that the operation is providing transportation services for a child enrolled in the daycare.
  Corrected Jan 22, 2024, verified Feb 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.301(6).
Dec 21, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Additional Services Offered
  This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. It was determined that the operation is providing transportation services for a child enrolled in the daycare.
  Corrected Jan 22, 2024, verified Feb 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.301(6).
Dec 21, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Additional Services Offered
  This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. It was determined that the operation is providing transportation services for a child enrolled in the daycare.
  Corrected Jan 22, 2024, verified Feb 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.301(6).
Dec 21, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Additional Services Offered
  This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. It was determined that the operation is providing transportation services for a child enrolled in the daycare.
  Corrected Jan 22, 2024, verified Feb 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.301(6).

Show 32 older visits, not counted above

Jan 27, 2023 to Apr 20, 20238 inspections
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2022
Jan 11, 2022 to Jul 14, 202212 inspections
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2021
Dec 15, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  During the inspection I observed the television on while a child was eating.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2021, verified Jan 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(c)(4).
Dec 15, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  During the inspection I observed the television on while a child was eating.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2021, verified Jan 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(c)(4).
Dec 15, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  During the inspection I observed the television on while a child was eating.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2021, verified Jan 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(c)(4).
Dec 15, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  During the inspection I observed the television on while a child was eating.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2021, verified Jan 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(c)(4).
Sep 23, 2021 to Nov 18, 20218 inspections
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Overnight Owls this page	Toddler–School	12	6:30p–7:30a	16 ser·4 min
Anita Brinkley	Infant–School	6	5p–6:30a	4 ser
Laura Vaughn	Toddler–School	6	7a–5:30p	4 crit·44 ser·4 min
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Toddler–School · 12 places16 ser·4 min
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Infant–School · 6 places4 ser
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Toddler–School · 6 places4 crit·44 ser·4 min
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— · 3 placesNo findings