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Rocking Horse Day Care

8 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 24, 2024.

20297 FM 1485 Rd, New Caney, TX 77357 · (281) 399-3212

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At a glance

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

Critical findings8 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor across 36 inspections and 12 investigations (48 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 24, 2024.

Critical8 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2003Full Permit

Practical6a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 200 places

Texas HHSC operation #828601 · 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 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
Jun 11, 2026 to Sep 3, 202612 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 3, 2026 inspection
- Sep 3, 2026 inspection
- Sep 2, 2026 inspection
- Sep 2, 2026 inspection
- Aug 7, 2026 inspection
- Aug 7, 2026 inspection
- Aug 7, 2026 inspection
- Aug 7, 2026 inspection
- Aug 6, 2026 self-reported incident
- Aug 6, 2026 self-reported incident
- Aug 6, 2026 self-reported incident
- Aug 6, 2026 self-reported incident
- Jun 11, 2026 inspection
- Jun 11, 2026 inspection
- Jun 11, 2026 inspection
- Jun 11, 2026 inspection
2025
Feb 28, 2025 to Oct 10, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 10, 2025 inspection
- Oct 10, 2025 inspection
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- Oct 10, 2025 inspection
- Jul 10, 2025 inspection
- Jul 10, 2025 inspection
- Jul 10, 2025 inspection
- Jul 10, 2025 inspection
- Feb 28, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 28, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 28, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 28, 2025 complaint investigation
Jan 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation failed to submit the number of employees that left the operation in 2024 via provider portal.
  Corrected Jan 20, 2025, verified Jan 27, 2025. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation failed to submit the number of employees that left the operation in 2024 via provider portal.
  Corrected Jan 20, 2025, verified Jan 27, 2025. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation failed to submit the number of employees that left the operation in 2024 via provider portal.
  Corrected Jan 20, 2025, verified Jan 27, 2025. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation failed to submit the number of employees that left the operation in 2024 via provider portal.
  Corrected Jan 20, 2025, verified Jan 27, 2025. Standard 746.303(b).
2024
Oct 28, 2024 to Oct 28, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 28, 2024 inspection
- Oct 28, 2024 inspection
- Oct 28, 2024 inspection
- Oct 28, 2024 inspection
Oct 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  During the walkthrough the caregiver in the nap room did not know the number of children the caregiver was resposblie for. Caregiver had to count and stated 20 children but there was 19.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
Oct 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  During the walkthrough the caregiver in the nap room did not know the number of children the caregiver was resposblie for. Caregiver had to count and stated 20 children but there was 19.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
Oct 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  During the walkthrough the caregiver in the nap room did not know the number of children the caregiver was resposblie for. Caregiver had to count and stated 20 children but there was 19.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
Oct 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  During the walkthrough the caregiver in the nap room did not know the number of children the caregiver was resposblie for. Caregiver had to count and stated 20 children but there was 19.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2024, verified Oct 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
2023
Dec 4, 2023 to Dec 4, 20234 inspections
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- Dec 4, 2023 inspection
- Dec 4, 2023 inspection
- Dec 4, 2023 inspection
- Dec 4, 2023 inspection
Dec 1, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  During the walk through it was observed that two (2 year old) kids were placed in a restrictive device(Table high chairs) for time out. Note: This children were removed when instructed to. Picture was taken.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2023, verified Dec 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  Two employees who transport, did not have valid transportation on file.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2023, verified Dec 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
Dec 1, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  During the walk through it was observed that two (2 year old) kids were placed in a restrictive device(Table high chairs) for time out. Note: This children were removed when instructed to. Picture was taken.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2023, verified Dec 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  Two employees who transport, did not have valid transportation on file.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2023, verified Dec 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
Dec 1, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  During the walk through it was observed that two (2 year old) kids were placed in a restrictive device(Table high chairs) for time out. Note: This children were removed when instructed to. Picture was taken.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2023, verified Dec 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  Two employees who transport, did not have valid transportation on file.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2023, verified Dec 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).
Dec 1, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  During the walk through it was observed that two (2 year old) kids were placed in a restrictive device(Table high chairs) for time out. Note: This children were removed when instructed to. Picture was taken.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2023, verified Dec 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  Two employees who transport, did not have valid transportation on file.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2023, verified Dec 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(7)(A).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Dec 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Two of four files reviewed did not have the education requirements.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
Dec 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Two of four files reviewed did not have the education requirements.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
Dec 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Two of four files reviewed did not have the education requirements.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
Dec 5, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Two of four files reviewed did not have the education requirements.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
2021
Dec 9, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Location of Handwashing Sink
  In the pre school classroom there were no paper towels at the sink for the children to use. Note: When pointed out paper towels were added.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  In the toddler classroom the caregiver did not clean the diaper changing surface in between changing the children. Note: When pointed out the diaper changing surface was cleaned.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Three staff had completed CPR training using the online method.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Dec 9, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Three staff had completed CPR training using the online method.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  In the toddler classroom the caregiver did not clean the diaper changing surface in between changing the children. Note: When pointed out the diaper changing surface was cleaned.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Location of Handwashing Sink
  In the pre school classroom there were no paper towels at the sink for the children to use. Note: When pointed out paper towels were added.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4405.
Dec 9, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Three staff had completed CPR training using the online method.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Location of Handwashing Sink
  In the pre school classroom there were no paper towels at the sink for the children to use. Note: When pointed out paper towels were added.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  In the toddler classroom the caregiver did not clean the diaper changing surface in between changing the children. Note: When pointed out the diaper changing surface was cleaned.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
Dec 9, 2021Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Three staff had completed CPR training using the online method.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Location of Handwashing Sink
  In the pre school classroom there were no paper towels at the sink for the children to use. Note: When pointed out paper towels were added.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  In the toddler classroom the caregiver did not clean the diaper changing surface in between changing the children. Note: When pointed out the diaper changing surface was cleaned.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).

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