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60 serious, 4 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Apr 10, 2026.

305 E Rusk St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 772-0011

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsRockwall licensed centers, n=22

Serious findings0 critical, 60 serious, 4 minor across 32 inspections and 8 investigations (40 visits). Most recent serious: Apr 10, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

59% of centers have at least one

Serious60 vs median 6

82% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1996Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 63

Texas HHSC operation #520042 · 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 careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
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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 8, 2026 to May 8, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 8, 2026 inspection
- May 8, 2026 inspection
- May 8, 2026 inspection
- May 8, 2026 inspection
Apr 10, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Playground hazard: Children were observed playing on a tree that appeared to damaged from severe weather.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  Two booster seats used to transport children were expired.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified Apr 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The younger playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing (pea gravel).
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  One staff member did not have the required notorized affidavit.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2026, verified Apr 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(3).
Apr 10, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Playground hazard: Children were observed playing on a tree that appeared to damaged from severe weather.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The younger playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing (pea gravel).
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  Two booster seats used to transport children were expired.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified Apr 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  One staff member did not have the required notorized affidavit.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2026, verified Apr 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(3).
Apr 10, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  Two booster seats used to transport children were expired.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified Apr 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Playground hazard: Children were observed playing on a tree that appeared to damaged from severe weather.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The younger playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing (pea gravel).
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  One staff member did not have the required notorized affidavit.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2026, verified Apr 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(3).
Apr 10, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Playground hazard: Children were observed playing on a tree that appeared to damaged from severe weather.
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  Two booster seats used to transport children were expired.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified Apr 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5607(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  The younger playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing (pea gravel).
  Corrected May 29, 2026, verified May 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  One staff member did not have the required notorized affidavit.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2026, verified Apr 23, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1105(3).
2025
Dec 4, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  1 child observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions signed by parent.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.4751(c).
Dec 4, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.4751(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  1 child observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions signed by parent.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.2421(a).
Dec 4, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  1 child observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions signed by parent.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.4751(c).
Dec 4, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  1 child observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions signed by parent.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 5, 2025. Standard 746.4751(c).
Nov 18, 2025Inspection
8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation does not have an updated fire inspection on file. The Director called the fire marshal and scheduled for Tuesday11-25-2025 and will provide documentation.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The director did not provide documentation for sheltering or lockdown drills.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  All infants observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  The operation did not have a building and ground checklist available for review.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Standard 746.801(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation does not have a current gas inspection availble for review for CCR.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Bottle were missing labels and the Director corrected it by writing the child's name on their bottles
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
  The loose-fill located on the playground measured less than one inch.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4905.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection
8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation does not have a current gas inspection availble for review for CCR.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Bottle were missing labels and the Director corrected it by writing the child's name on their bottles
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  All infants observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation does not have an updated fire inspection on file. The Director called the fire marshal and scheduled for Tuesday11-25-2025 and will provide documentation.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The director did not provide documentation for sheltering or lockdown drills.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
  The loose-fill located on the playground measured less than one inch.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4905.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  The operation did not have a building and ground checklist available for review.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Standard 746.801(8).
Nov 18, 2025Inspection
8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The director did not provide documentation for sheltering or lockdown drills.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
  The loose-fill located on the playground measured less than one inch.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4905.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation does not have an updated fire inspection on file. The Director called the fire marshal and scheduled for Tuesday11-25-2025 and will provide documentation.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  The operation did not have a building and ground checklist available for review.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Standard 746.801(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Bottle were missing labels and the Director corrected it by writing the child's name on their bottles
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation does not have a current gas inspection availble for review for CCR.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  All infants observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Standard 746.2421(a).
Nov 18, 2025Inspection
8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  All infants observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Bottle were missing labels and the Director corrected it by writing the child's name on their bottles
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The director did not provide documentation for sheltering or lockdown drills.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  The operation did not have a building and ground checklist available for review.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Standard 746.801(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation does not have a current gas inspection availble for review for CCR.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation does not have an updated fire inspection on file. The Director called the fire marshal and scheduled for Tuesday11-25-2025 and will provide documentation.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
  The loose-fill located on the playground measured less than one inch.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4905.
Jan 30, 2025 to Nov 13, 20258 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 13, 2025 inspection
- Nov 13, 2025 inspection
- Nov 13, 2025 inspection
- Nov 13, 2025 inspection
- Nov 12, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 12, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 12, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 12, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 3, 2025 inspection
- Feb 3, 2025 inspection
- Feb 3, 2025 inspection
- Feb 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 30, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 30, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 30, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 30, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Dec 11, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  One van used to transport children in care did not have the required first aid kit.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2024, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4001.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Playground hazards: broken plastic slide; wooden storage shed with splinted wood (children observed putting hands in wooden shed).
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
Dec 11, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  One van used to transport children in care did not have the required first aid kit.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2024, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4001.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Playground hazards: broken plastic slide; wooden storage shed with splinted wood (children observed putting hands in wooden shed).
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
Dec 11, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  One van used to transport children in care did not have the required first aid kit.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2024, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4001.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Playground hazards: broken plastic slide; wooden storage shed with splinted wood (children observed putting hands in wooden shed).
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
Dec 11, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  One van used to transport children in care did not have the required first aid kit.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2024, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4001.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Playground hazards: broken plastic slide; wooden storage shed with splinted wood (children observed putting hands in wooden shed).
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
Jan 18, 2024 to Jan 18, 20244 inspections
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- Jan 18, 2024 inspection
- Jan 18, 2024 inspection
- Jan 18, 2024 inspection

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2023
Feb 22, 2023 to Feb 22, 20234 inspections
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- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
- Feb 22, 2023 inspection
2022
Mar 4, 2022 to Mar 4, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 4, 2022 inspection
- Mar 4, 2022 inspection
- Mar 4, 2022 inspection
- Mar 4, 2022 inspection

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