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Rainbow Connection

24 critical findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 1, 2025.

101 Jefferson Ave, Princeton, TX 75407 · (972) 736-3000

At a glance

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

Critical findings24 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 12 investigations (44 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 1, 2025.

Critical24 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2020Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 145

Texas HHSC operation #1694841 · 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 careListed
Part-time careListed
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.

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
Feb 4, 2026 to May 22, 202612 inspections
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- May 22, 2026 inspection
- May 22, 2026 inspection
- May 22, 2026 inspection
- May 22, 2026 inspection
- Mar 24, 2026 inspection
- Mar 24, 2026 inspection
- Mar 24, 2026 inspection
- Mar 24, 2026 inspection
- Feb 4, 2026 inspection
- Feb 4, 2026 inspection
- Feb 4, 2026 inspection
- Feb 4, 2026 inspection
2025
Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. The director was not properly supervising a caregiver who had inappropriately disciplined several children in care throughout the course of a day.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not reach out for assistance in the classroom from the administrative staff when the caregiver became frustrated.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information provided from a DFPS initiation investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed children by the arm in the bicep and triceps area, causing them to lift off the floor on multiple occasions.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver was found to have physically abused children who were in care.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation inspection it was determined that the center director has not notified parents of the prohibited punishment concerns that been noted during the investigation. The director was made aware of the concerns on 12/17/25 but failed to notify parents in a timely manner.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information provided from a DFPS initiation investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed children by the arm in the bicep and triceps area, causing them to lift off the floor on multiple occasions.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not reach out for assistance in the classroom from the administrative staff when the caregiver became frustrated.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. The director was not properly supervising a caregiver who had inappropriately disciplined several children in care throughout the course of a day.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation inspection it was determined that the center director has not notified parents of the prohibited punishment concerns that been noted during the investigation. The director was made aware of the concerns on 12/17/25 but failed to notify parents in a timely manner.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver was found to have physically abused children who were in care.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation inspection it was determined that the center director has not notified parents of the prohibited punishment concerns that been noted during the investigation. The director was made aware of the concerns on 12/17/25 but failed to notify parents in a timely manner.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. The director was not properly supervising a caregiver who had inappropriately disciplined several children in care throughout the course of a day.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver was found to have physically abused children who were in care.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not reach out for assistance in the classroom from the administrative staff when the caregiver became frustrated.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information provided from a DFPS initiation investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed children by the arm in the bicep and triceps area, causing them to lift off the floor on multiple occasions.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver was found to have physically abused children who were in care.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation inspection it was determined that the center director has not notified parents of the prohibited punishment concerns that been noted during the investigation. The director was made aware of the concerns on 12/17/25 but failed to notify parents in a timely manner.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Based on information provided from a DFPS initiation investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed children by the arm in the bicep and triceps area, causing them to lift off the floor on multiple occasions.
  Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified Feb 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. The director was not properly supervising a caregiver who had inappropriately disciplined several children in care throughout the course of a day.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not reach out for assistance in the classroom from the administrative staff when the caregiver became frustrated.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 22, 2025 to Sep 11, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 11, 2025 inspection
- Sep 11, 2025 inspection
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- Sep 11, 2025 inspection
- May 22, 2025 inspection
- May 22, 2025 inspection
- May 22, 2025 inspection
- May 22, 2025 inspection
May 19, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation, good judgment was not demonstrated when it was determined that a caregiver named in this report did restrain a child in care by their arms and allowed another child to hit him. *************** By the time of the investigation inspection, the caregiver had confessed this action to the director in charge and was terminated from their position. Proper discipline/guidance was observed during the inspection time and additional trainings have been completed by all staff.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 19, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation, good judgment was not demonstrated when it was determined that a caregiver named in this report did restrain a child in care by their arms and allowed another child to hit him. *************** By the time of the investigation inspection, the caregiver had confessed this action to the director in charge and was terminated from their position. Proper discipline/guidance was observed during the inspection time and additional trainings have been completed by all staff.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 19, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation, good judgment was not demonstrated when it was determined that a caregiver named in this report did restrain a child in care by their arms and allowed another child to hit him. *************** By the time of the investigation inspection, the caregiver had confessed this action to the director in charge and was terminated from their position. Proper discipline/guidance was observed during the inspection time and additional trainings have been completed by all staff.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 19, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation, good judgment was not demonstrated when it was determined that a caregiver named in this report did restrain a child in care by their arms and allowed another child to hit him. *************** By the time of the investigation inspection, the caregiver had confessed this action to the director in charge and was terminated from their position. Proper discipline/guidance was observed during the inspection time and additional trainings have been completed by all staff.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
2024
Aug 27, 2024 to Oct 16, 20248 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 16, 2024 inspection
- Oct 16, 2024 inspection
- Oct 16, 2024 inspection
- Oct 16, 2024 inspection
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
- Aug 29, 2024 inspection
- Aug 27, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 27, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 27, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 27, 2024 complaint investigation
2023
Nov 9, 2023 to Nov 9, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 9, 2023 inspection
- Nov 9, 2023 inspection
- Nov 9, 2023 inspection
- Nov 9, 2023 inspection

Show 40 older visits, not counted above

Jan 11, 2023 to Jan 11, 20234 inspections
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- Jan 11, 2023 inspection
2022
Dec 8, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  A school vehicle with a model year of 2017 was missing an electronic child safety alarm; the vehicle is currently be used to transport children in care.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2023, verified Jan 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
Dec 8, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  A school vehicle with a model year of 2017 was missing an electronic child safety alarm; the vehicle is currently be used to transport children in care.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2023, verified Jan 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
Dec 8, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  A school vehicle with a model year of 2017 was missing an electronic child safety alarm; the vehicle is currently be used to transport children in care.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2023, verified Jan 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
Dec 8, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  A school vehicle with a model year of 2017 was missing an electronic child safety alarm; the vehicle is currently be used to transport children in care.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2023, verified Jan 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
Sep 29, 2022 to Nov 18, 202216 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 18, 2022 inspection
- Nov 18, 2022 inspection
- Nov 18, 2022 inspection
- Nov 18, 2022 inspection
- Nov 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Nov 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Nov 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Nov 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Nov 3, 2022 inspection
- Nov 3, 2022 inspection
- Nov 3, 2022 inspection
- Nov 3, 2022 inspection
- Oct 11, 2022 inspection
- Oct 11, 2022 inspection
- Oct 11, 2022 inspection
- Oct 11, 2022 inspection
- Sep 29, 2022 inspection
- Sep 29, 2022 inspection
- Sep 29, 2022 inspection
- Sep 29, 2022 inspection
Sep 28, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Through review of video during the investigation inspection, it was determined that a caregiver pulled a three year old child up from a sitting to a standing position by holding the child's hand and pulling the child up which caused an injury to the child's elbow. During the interview process, the caregiver stated that they were trying to get the child to join the group on a rug that was in a different area of the classroom.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2022, verified Oct 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
Sep 28, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Through review of video during the investigation inspection, it was determined that a caregiver pulled a three year old child up from a sitting to a standing position by holding the child's hand and pulling the child up which caused an injury to the child's elbow. During the interview process, the caregiver stated that they were trying to get the child to join the group on a rug that was in a different area of the classroom.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2022, verified Oct 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
Sep 28, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Through review of video during the investigation inspection, it was determined that a caregiver pulled a three year old child up from a sitting to a standing position by holding the child's hand and pulling the child up which caused an injury to the child's elbow. During the interview process, the caregiver stated that they were trying to get the child to join the group on a rug that was in a different area of the classroom.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2022, verified Oct 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
Sep 28, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Through review of video during the investigation inspection, it was determined that a caregiver pulled a three year old child up from a sitting to a standing position by holding the child's hand and pulling the child up which caused an injury to the child's elbow. During the interview process, the caregiver stated that they were trying to get the child to join the group on a rug that was in a different area of the classroom.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2022, verified Oct 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
Sep 17, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not supervise children in care appropriately. The caregiver was not able to intervene to prevent a child in care from being bitten multiple times during a conflict with another child.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Sep 17, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not supervise children in care appropriately. The caregiver was not able to intervene to prevent a child in care from being bitten multiple times during a conflict with another child.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Sep 17, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not supervise children in care appropriately. The caregiver was not able to intervene to prevent a child in care from being bitten multiple times during a conflict with another child.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Sep 17, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not supervise children in care appropriately. The caregiver was not able to intervene to prevent a child in care from being bitten multiple times during a conflict with another child.
  Corrected Oct 31, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Jan 11, 2022 to Jan 11, 20224 inspections
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- Jan 11, 2022 inspection
- Jan 11, 2022 inspection
- Jan 11, 2022 inspection

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