Aww Better Child Care Center
312 Volney St, La Marque, TX 77568
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
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28 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 4, 2026.
40 inspections · 20 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
The everyday details
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What care includes
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careListed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Licensed capacity: 184 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Weekend Care,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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06:00 AM-08:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careListed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
Languages spoken and interpreter availability not provided.
Care plans, dietary substitutions, and medication training need confirmation.
Entrance, restroom, and classroom accessibility details not provided.
Individual accommodations, specialist access, and staff training not provided.
People, policies & environment
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Individual qualifications, CPR, and first-aid training not provided.
Current classroom staffing and ratios not provided. Ask on your visit.
Parent updates and conference policies not provided.
Authorized pickup and visitor procedures not provided.
Exclusion and return criteria not provided.
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
28 critical, 16 serious, 4 minor findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 4, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
12 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.5101(a) (4 visits); 746.4751(c) (4 visits); 745.247 (4 visits); 746.2401(7) (4 visits); 746.201(1) (4 visits); 746.1315(a) (4 visits); 746.1003(1) (4 visits); 746.2805(1) (4 visits); 746.1201(4) (4 visits); 746.303(b) (4 visits); 746.1601 (4 visits); 746.3905(a) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Aug 25, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
92 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection expired on 01/27/2026. According to documentation presented during this inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 01/27/2025.
State verification published Aug 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
- Aug 25, 2026 to Aug 25, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 25, 2026 inspection
- Aug 25, 2026 inspection
- Aug 25, 2026 inspection
- Aug 25, 2026 inspection
- Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection expired on 01/27/2026. According to documentation presented during this inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 01/27/2025.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Two of the handles of a seated play structure are broken off leaving sharp edges that are a hazardous to children at play.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
- Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection expired on 01/27/2026. According to documentation presented during this inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 01/27/2025.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Two of the handles of a seated play structure are broken off leaving sharp edges that are a hazardous to children at play.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
- Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection expired on 01/27/2026. According to documentation presented during this inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 01/27/2025.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Two of the handles of a seated play structure are broken off leaving sharp edges that are a hazardous to children at play.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
- Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation's fire inspection expired on 01/27/2026. According to documentation presented during this inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 01/27/2025.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Two of the handles of a seated play structure are broken off leaving sharp edges that are a hazardous to children at play.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
- 2025
- Dec 3, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Franchise Tax Delinquent
The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026. Standard 745.247.
- Dec 3, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Franchise Tax Delinquent
The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026. Standard 745.247.
- Dec 3, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Franchise Tax Delinquent
The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026. Standard 745.247.
- Dec 3, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Franchise Tax Delinquent
The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026. Standard 745.247.
- Sep 2, 2025 to Sep 2, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 2, 2025 inspection
- Sep 2, 2025 inspection
- Sep 2, 2025 inspection
- Sep 2, 2025 inspection
- Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
- Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
- Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
- Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(7).
- Aug 22, 2025 to Aug 22, 20254 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 27, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Mar 27, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Mar 27, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Mar 27, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Jan 30, 2025 to Jan 30, 20254 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jan 30, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 30, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 30, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 30, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 29, 2025Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- Jan 29, 2025Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- Jan 29, 2025Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Jan 29, 2025Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Jan 23, 2025 to Jan 23, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 23, 2025 inspection
- Jan 23, 2025 inspection
- Jan 23, 2025 inspection
- Jan 23, 2025 inspection
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- 2024
- May 24, 2024 to Jul 18, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 18, 2024 inspection
- Jul 18, 2024 inspection
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- May 24, 2024 inspection
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- May 24, 2024 inspection
- May 6, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately.
Correction verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3905(a).
- May 6, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately.
Correction verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3905(a).
- May 6, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately.
Correction verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3905(a).
- May 6, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3905(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately.
Correction verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Apr 30, 2024 to Apr 30, 20244 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Apr 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 30, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 30, 2024 complaint investigation
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- 2023
- Jul 21, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Jul 21, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Jul 21, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Jul 21, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- Jan 19, 2023 to Jan 19, 20234 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jan 19, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 19, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 19, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 19, 2023 complaint investigation
- 2022
- Oct 21, 2022 to Oct 26, 20224 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Oct 26, 2022 inspection
- Oct 26, 2022 inspection
- Oct 26, 2022 inspection
- Oct 26, 2022 inspection
- Oct 21, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 21, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 21, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 21, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jul 21, 2022Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Jul 21, 2022Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- Jul 21, 2022Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Jul 21, 2022Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022. Standard 746.1309(e).
- Mar 23, 2022 to Mar 31, 20224 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Mar 31, 2022 inspection
- Mar 31, 2022 inspection
- Mar 31, 2022 inspection
- Mar 31, 2022 inspection
- Mar 23, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 23, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 23, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 23, 2022 complaint investigation
- 2021
- Dec 7, 2021 to Dec 7, 20214 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Dec 7, 2021 complaint investigation
- Dec 7, 2021 complaint investigation
- Dec 7, 2021 complaint investigation
- Dec 7, 2021 complaint investigation
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Aug 9, 2018
- Capacity
- 184 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-08:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Galveston
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- Who would be our child’s regular teacher, and how are absences covered? What are the current classroom ratios?
- What changed after the finding about “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months”? Can you show the correction evidence and how the procedure is checked today?
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Contact & location
312 Volney St, La Marque, TX 77568
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