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Daretha's House Child Care & Learning Center

4 critical, 20 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 2, 2025.

2385 FM 896, Leonard, TX 75452 · (903) 587-0018

At a glance

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

Critical findings4 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 8 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 2, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2017Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 136 places

Texas HHSC operation #1631463 · 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 careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesyes
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Jul 1, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Seven infant feeding instructions had not been updated by the parent or a health care professional in the past 30 days.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked emergency care authorization; one child's record's lacked a health statement; and one child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
  Corrected Aug 1, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
Jul 1, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Seven infant feeding instructions had not been updated by the parent or a health care professional in the past 30 days.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked emergency care authorization; one child's record's lacked a health statement; and one child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
  Corrected Aug 1, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
Jul 1, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Seven infant feeding instructions had not been updated by the parent or a health care professional in the past 30 days.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked emergency care authorization; one child's record's lacked a health statement; and one child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
  Corrected Aug 1, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
Jul 1, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked emergency care authorization; one child's record's lacked a health statement; and one child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
  Corrected Aug 1, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Seven infant feeding instructions had not been updated by the parent or a health care professional in the past 30 days.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified Jul 7, 2026. Standard 746.2421(a).
Apr 13, 2026 to Jun 17, 20268 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 17, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 17, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 17, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jun 17, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
- Apr 13, 2026 inspection
Mar 24, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that infant daily reports have not been consistently shared with parents. In addition, it was determined that staff are not consistently completing infant daily reports in their entirety prior to sharing with parents.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified Jul 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver did not have current CPR training.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified May 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver's CPR training did not consist of consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin and both written and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified May 30, 2026. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Mar 24, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that infant daily reports have not been consistently shared with parents. In addition, it was determined that staff are not consistently completing infant daily reports in their entirety prior to sharing with parents.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified Jul 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver did not have current CPR training.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified May 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver's CPR training did not consist of consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin and both written and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified May 30, 2026. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Mar 24, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver's CPR training did not consist of consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin and both written and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified May 30, 2026. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that infant daily reports have not been consistently shared with parents. In addition, it was determined that staff are not consistently completing infant daily reports in their entirety prior to sharing with parents.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified Jul 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver did not have current CPR training.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified May 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
Mar 24, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver's CPR training did not consist of consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin and both written and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified May 30, 2026. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. One caregiver did not have current CPR training.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified May 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that infant daily reports have not been consistently shared with parents. In addition, it was determined that staff are not consistently completing infant daily reports in their entirety prior to sharing with parents.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified Jul 1, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
2025
Jul 2, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  The file of one child was missing the following : immunizations: Hep B(1) and PCV (1)
  Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
Jul 2, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  The file of one child was missing the following : immunizations: Hep B(1) and PCV (1)
  Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
Jul 2, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  The file of one child was missing the following : immunizations: Hep B(1) and PCV (1)
  Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
Jul 2, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  The file of one child was missing the following : immunizations: Hep B(1) and PCV (1)
  Corrected Aug 6, 2025, verified Sep 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
Feb 28, 2025 to Feb 28, 20254 inspections
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- Feb 28, 2025 inspection
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- Feb 28, 2025 inspection
2024
Jan 17, 2024 to Aug 16, 20248 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 16, 2024 inspection
- Aug 16, 2024 inspection
- Aug 16, 2024 inspection
- Aug 16, 2024 inspection
- Jan 17, 2024 inspection
- Jan 17, 2024 inspection
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- Jan 17, 2024 inspection

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2023
Aug 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Two out of ten child records evaluated did not have updated immunzation records. The following immunizations were missing- Child 1- MMR (1), Varicella (1); Child 2- PCV(1), Varicella (1)
  Corrected Sep 25, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Standard 746.613(b).
Aug 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Two out of ten child records evaluated did not have updated immunzation records. The following immunizations were missing- Child 1- MMR (1), Varicella (1); Child 2- PCV(1), Varicella (1)
  Corrected Sep 25, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Standard 746.613(b).
Aug 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Two out of ten child records evaluated did not have updated immunzation records. The following immunizations were missing- Child 1- MMR (1), Varicella (1); Child 2- PCV(1), Varicella (1)
  Corrected Sep 25, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Standard 746.613(b).
Aug 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Two out of ten child records evaluated did not have updated immunzation records. The following immunizations were missing- Child 1- MMR (1), Varicella (1); Child 2- PCV(1), Varicella (1)
  Corrected Sep 25, 2023, verified Sep 11, 2023. Standard 746.613(b).
2022
Jan 13, 2022 to Aug 25, 20228 inspections
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- Aug 25, 2022 inspection
- Aug 25, 2022 inspection
- Aug 25, 2022 inspection
- Aug 25, 2022 inspection
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
2021
Oct 8, 2021 to Oct 8, 20214 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 8, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 8, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 8, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 8, 2021 complaint investigation
Sep 23, 2021Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  An employee was present at the operation who had direct access to children without a complete background check. This was corrected at inspection as the individual was sent home.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2021, verified Sep 29, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  One caregiver lacked documentation of completion of 8 hours of pre-service training prior to being put in a classroom with children.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2021, verified Sep 28, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked the address of their designated contact. Five children records lacked the names and telephone numbers of persons other than a parent to whom the child may be released. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the director at inspection.
  Corrected Oct 23, 2021, verified Sep 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One caregiver lacked documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2021, verified Sep 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  One caregiver lacked one hour of training to complete last years annual training.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2021, verified Sep 28, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
Sep 23, 2021Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  An employee was present at the operation who had direct access to children without a complete background check. This was corrected at inspection as the individual was sent home.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2021, verified Sep 29, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One caregiver lacked documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2021, verified Sep 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked the address of their designated contact. Five children records lacked the names and telephone numbers of persons other than a parent to whom the child may be released. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the director at inspection.
  Corrected Oct 23, 2021, verified Sep 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  One caregiver lacked one hour of training to complete last years annual training.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2021, verified Sep 28, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  One caregiver lacked documentation of completion of 8 hours of pre-service training prior to being put in a classroom with children.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2021, verified Sep 28, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
Sep 23, 2021Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  An employee was present at the operation who had direct access to children without a complete background check. This was corrected at inspection as the individual was sent home.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2021, verified Sep 29, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One caregiver lacked documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2021, verified Sep 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked the address of their designated contact. Five children records lacked the names and telephone numbers of persons other than a parent to whom the child may be released. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the director at inspection.
  Corrected Oct 23, 2021, verified Sep 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  One caregiver lacked one hour of training to complete last years annual training.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2021, verified Sep 28, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  One caregiver lacked documentation of completion of 8 hours of pre-service training prior to being put in a classroom with children.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2021, verified Sep 28, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
Sep 23, 2021Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  An employee was present at the operation who had direct access to children without a complete background check. This was corrected at inspection as the individual was sent home.
  Corrected Sep 23, 2021, verified Sep 29, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  One caregiver lacked one hour of training to complete last years annual training.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2021, verified Sep 28, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  One caregiver lacked documentation of completion of 8 hours of pre-service training prior to being put in a classroom with children.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2021, verified Sep 28, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked the address of their designated contact. Five children records lacked the names and telephone numbers of persons other than a parent to whom the child may be released. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the director at inspection.
  Corrected Oct 23, 2021, verified Sep 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One caregiver lacked documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
  Corrected Oct 1, 2021, verified Sep 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Aug 17, 2021Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver held a child?s legs down at naptime in an attempt to force the child to sleep at naptime.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
Aug 17, 2021Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver held a child?s legs down at naptime in an attempt to force the child to sleep at naptime.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).

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