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A Special Place

8 critical, 12 serious, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 19, 2023.

9002 Union St, Needville, TX 77461 · (979) 793-3030

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At a glance

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

Critical findings8 critical, 12 serious, 4 minor across 20 inspections and 8 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 19, 2023.

Critical8 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2005Full Permit

Practical6a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 234 places

Texas HHSC operation #842116 · 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 carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
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
Mar 31, 2026 to Mar 31, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
- Mar 31, 2026 inspection
2025
Apr 16, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  The children's products certification form was not observed up to date. It was corrected at the inspection time.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(18).
Apr 16, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  The children's products certification form was not observed up to date. It was corrected at the inspection time.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(18).
Apr 16, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  The children's products certification form was not observed up to date. It was corrected at the inspection time.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(18).
Apr 16, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  The children's products certification form was not observed up to date. It was corrected at the inspection time.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(18).
Jan 23, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2024
Apr 25, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The pea gravel used as the loose fill on the front playground and afterschool playground is not 6 inches deep. The arch climber and playstructure on the afterschool playground both require the pea gravel.
  Corrected May 16, 2024, verified May 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Apr 25, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The pea gravel used as the loose fill on the front playground and afterschool playground is not 6 inches deep. The arch climber and playstructure on the afterschool playground both require the pea gravel.
  Corrected May 16, 2024, verified May 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Apr 25, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The pea gravel used as the loose fill on the front playground and afterschool playground is not 6 inches deep. The arch climber and playstructure on the afterschool playground both require the pea gravel.
  Corrected May 16, 2024, verified May 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Apr 25, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The pea gravel used as the loose fill on the front playground and afterschool playground is not 6 inches deep. The arch climber and playstructure on the afterschool playground both require the pea gravel.
  Corrected May 16, 2024, verified May 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Jan 3, 2024 to Jan 3, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 3, 2024 inspection
- Jan 3, 2024 inspection
- Jan 3, 2024 inspection
- Jan 3, 2024 inspection
2023
Dec 19, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The schooler/prek class caregiver didn't knowthe correct # of children. There were 24 and I was told 23.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
  4 Caregivers in Toddler 1, Toddler 2, and Schooler classrooms did not know the age of the oldest child they were responsible for.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Upon arrival there were 5 infants with 1 caregiver in the Infant 1 class. The infants were 9-11 months old. Note: A second caregiver stepped in.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
  4 Caregivers in Toddler 1, Toddler 2, and Schooler classrooms did not know the age of the oldest child they were responsible for.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The schooler/prek class caregiver didn't knowthe correct # of children. There were 24 and I was told 23.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Upon arrival there were 5 infants with 1 caregiver in the Infant 1 class. The infants were 9-11 months old. Note: A second caregiver stepped in.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The schooler/prek class caregiver didn't knowthe correct # of children. There were 24 and I was told 23.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
  4 Caregivers in Toddler 1, Toddler 2, and Schooler classrooms did not know the age of the oldest child they were responsible for.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Upon arrival there were 5 infants with 1 caregiver in the Infant 1 class. The infants were 9-11 months old. Note: A second caregiver stepped in.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
  4 Caregivers in Toddler 1, Toddler 2, and Schooler classrooms did not know the age of the oldest child they were responsible for.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  The schooler/prek class caregiver didn't knowthe correct # of children. There were 24 and I was told 23.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Upon arrival there were 5 infants with 1 caregiver in the Infant 1 class. The infants were 9-11 months old. Note: A second caregiver stepped in.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Dec 6, 2023 to Dec 6, 20234 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Dec 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Dec 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Dec 6, 2023 complaint investigation

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

May 5, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The operation has not complete their children product certification since 01/03/2022.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
May 5, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The operation has not complete their children product certification since 01/03/2022.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
May 5, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The operation has not complete their children product certification since 01/03/2022.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
May 5, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The operation has not complete their children product certification since 01/03/2022.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2023, verified May 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
2022
Jun 16, 2022 to Jun 16, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 16, 2022 inspection
- Jun 16, 2022 inspection
- Jun 16, 2022 inspection
- Jun 16, 2022 inspection

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