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Rocking Horse Day Care

12 critical findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 13, 2024.

23586 Partners Way, Porter, TX 77365 · (281) 354-3212

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings12 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 12 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 13, 2024.

Critical12 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2003Full Permit

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

Texas HHSC operation #828599 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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.

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2026
May 23, 2026 to May 23, 20264 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 23, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Jan 3, 2025 to Nov 14, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 3, 2025 inspection
2024
Feb 28, 2024 to May 29, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 29, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 28, 2024 inspection
- Feb 28, 2024 inspection
- Feb 28, 2024 inspection
- Feb 28, 2024 inspection
Feb 13, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  One caregiver stated there were 10 children present in the classroom, however 9 children were present.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  One room had boxes and a table blocking an exit door. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the boxes and the table away from the door, making the door accessible.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
Feb 13, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  One room had boxes and a table blocking an exit door. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the boxes and the table away from the door, making the door accessible.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  One caregiver stated there were 10 children present in the classroom, however 9 children were present.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
Feb 13, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  One caregiver stated there were 10 children present in the classroom, however 9 children were present.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  One room had boxes and a table blocking an exit door. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the boxes and the table away from the door, making the door accessible.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
Feb 13, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  One caregiver stated there were 10 children present in the classroom, however 9 children were present.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  One room had boxes and a table blocking an exit door. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the boxes and the table away from the door, making the door accessible.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2024, verified Feb 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
Jan 8, 2024 to Feb 7, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 8, 2024 inspection
- Jan 8, 2024 inspection
- Jan 8, 2024 inspection
- Jan 8, 2024 inspection
2023
Nov 6, 2023 to Nov 6, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 6, 2023 inspection
- Nov 6, 2023 inspection
- Nov 6, 2023 inspection
- Nov 6, 2023 inspection
Oct 26, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  One infant was observed to be sleeping in a baby swing. It was stated that the child was asleep for about 10 minutes.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
Oct 26, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  One infant was observed to be sleeping in a baby swing. It was stated that the child was asleep for about 10 minutes.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
Oct 26, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  One infant was observed to be sleeping in a baby swing. It was stated that the child was asleep for about 10 minutes.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).
Oct 26, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  One infant was observed to be sleeping in a baby swing. It was stated that the child was asleep for about 10 minutes.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2023, verified Nov 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(2).

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

Jan 10, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  The operation did not have their most recent fire inspection documented.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2023, verified Jan 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
Jan 10, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  The operation did not have their most recent fire inspection documented.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2023, verified Jan 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
Jan 10, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  The operation did not have their most recent fire inspection documented.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2023, verified Jan 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
Jan 10, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  The operation did not have their most recent fire inspection documented.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2023, verified Jan 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
2022
Apr 19, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  Based on information provided from DFPS inappropriate discipline was used with a school age child.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
Apr 19, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  Based on information provided from DFPS inappropriate discipline was used with a school age child.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
Apr 19, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  Based on information provided from DFPS inappropriate discipline was used with a school age child.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
Apr 19, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  Based on information provided from DFPS inappropriate discipline was used with a school age child.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
Jan 12, 2022 to Jan 12, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 12, 2022 inspection
- Jan 12, 2022 inspection
- Jan 12, 2022 inspection
- Jan 12, 2022 inspection
2021
Oct 7, 2021 to Oct 7, 20214 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 7, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 7, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 7, 2021 complaint investigation
- Oct 7, 2021 complaint investigation

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