Independent Preschool
8 critical, 40 serious findings across 52 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 16, 2026.
3401 Snyder Shopping Ctr, Snyder, TX 79549 · (325) 436-0273
At a glance
Texas HHSC operation #1806955 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026
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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
- Apr 29, 2026 to May 19, 20268 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 19, 2026 inspection
- May 19, 2026 inspection
- May 19, 2026 inspection
- May 19, 2026 inspection
- Apr 29, 2026 inspection
- Apr 29, 2026 inspection
- Apr 29, 2026 inspection
- Apr 29, 2026 inspection
- Apr 27, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined through the course of the investigation that caregivers use their cell phones for personal use while supervising children in care.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Apr 27, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined through the course of the investigation that caregivers use their cell phones for personal use while supervising children in care.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Apr 27, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined through the course of the investigation that caregivers use their cell phones for personal use while supervising children in care.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Apr 27, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined through the course of the investigation that caregivers use their cell phones for personal use while supervising children in care.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Apr 23, 2026 to Apr 23, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 23, 2026 inspection
- Apr 23, 2026 inspection
- Apr 23, 2026 inspection
- Apr 23, 2026 inspection
- Apr 16, 2026Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a pre-school aged child was being restrained in a highchair in an effort to manage their behavior.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
It was determined through the course of the investigation that operation is not maintaining the number of staff required by minimum standards during the nap time period.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined through the course of the investigation that ratio in the infant room in not being maintained on a consistent basis.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Apr 16, 2026Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a pre-school aged child was being restrained in a highchair in an effort to manage their behavior.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined through the course of the investigation that ratio in the infant room in not being maintained on a consistent basis.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
It was determined through the course of the investigation that operation is not maintaining the number of staff required by minimum standards during the nap time period.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
- Apr 16, 2026Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a pre-school aged child was being restrained in a highchair in an effort to manage their behavior.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
It was determined through the course of the investigation that operation is not maintaining the number of staff required by minimum standards during the nap time period.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined through the course of the investigation that ratio in the infant room in not being maintained on a consistent basis.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Apr 16, 2026Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a pre-school aged child was being restrained in a highchair in an effort to manage their behavior.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined through the course of the investigation that ratio in the infant room in not being maintained on a consistent basis.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
It was determined through the course of the investigation that operation is not maintaining the number of staff required by minimum standards during the nap time period.
Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
- Apr 14, 2026 to Apr 14, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 14, 2026 inspection
- Apr 14, 2026 inspection
- Apr 14, 2026 inspection
- Apr 14, 2026 inspection
- Apr 1, 2026Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director was present at the time of inspection and knowingly allowed 2 caregivers to leave the operation, leaving 2 classrooms out of ratio. This was corrected when the 2 caregivers returned bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Several daily sheets were reviewed and it was found that the sheets were found not be appropriately completed for each infant in care. furthermore, 1 infant reviewed had no report for several days.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
A half gallon of milk was observed in the entire center for a total of 35 children in attendance. Milk was not served at lunch.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Mosquito repellent and Cortizone-10 cream was observed on a shelf under a changing table in access to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the items were placed up out of reach of the children.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver in the infant room was observed supervising 9 children alone when the specified age group was 12-17 months. A caregiver in the pre-k room was observed supervising 18 children alone when the specified age group was 3 year olds. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers stepped into both rooms bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
8 infants were observed unbuckled in the feeding table during meal service. This was corrected at inspection when all 8 infants were buckled in bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- Apr 1, 2026Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director was present at the time of inspection and knowingly allowed 2 caregivers to leave the operation, leaving 2 classrooms out of ratio. This was corrected when the 2 caregivers returned bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver in the infant room was observed supervising 9 children alone when the specified age group was 12-17 months. A caregiver in the pre-k room was observed supervising 18 children alone when the specified age group was 3 year olds. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers stepped into both rooms bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Several daily sheets were reviewed and it was found that the sheets were found not be appropriately completed for each infant in care. furthermore, 1 infant reviewed had no report for several days.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
8 infants were observed unbuckled in the feeding table during meal service. This was corrected at inspection when all 8 infants were buckled in bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Mosquito repellent and Cortizone-10 cream was observed on a shelf under a changing table in access to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the items were placed up out of reach of the children.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
A half gallon of milk was observed in the entire center for a total of 35 children in attendance. Milk was not served at lunch.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- Apr 1, 2026Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director was present at the time of inspection and knowingly allowed 2 caregivers to leave the operation, leaving 2 classrooms out of ratio. This was corrected when the 2 caregivers returned bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
8 infants were observed unbuckled in the feeding table during meal service. This was corrected at inspection when all 8 infants were buckled in bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver in the infant room was observed supervising 9 children alone when the specified age group was 12-17 months. A caregiver in the pre-k room was observed supervising 18 children alone when the specified age group was 3 year olds. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers stepped into both rooms bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
A half gallon of milk was observed in the entire center for a total of 35 children in attendance. Milk was not served at lunch.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Several daily sheets were reviewed and it was found that the sheets were found not be appropriately completed for each infant in care. furthermore, 1 infant reviewed had no report for several days.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Mosquito repellent and Cortizone-10 cream was observed on a shelf under a changing table in access to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the items were placed up out of reach of the children.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Apr 1, 2026Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director was present at the time of inspection and knowingly allowed 2 caregivers to leave the operation, leaving 2 classrooms out of ratio. This was corrected when the 2 caregivers returned bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
8 infants were observed unbuckled in the feeding table during meal service. This was corrected at inspection when all 8 infants were buckled in bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Several daily sheets were reviewed and it was found that the sheets were found not be appropriately completed for each infant in care. furthermore, 1 infant reviewed had no report for several days.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2431.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver in the infant room was observed supervising 9 children alone when the specified age group was 12-17 months. A caregiver in the pre-k room was observed supervising 18 children alone when the specified age group was 3 year olds. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers stepped into both rooms bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
A half gallon of milk was observed in the entire center for a total of 35 children in attendance. Milk was not served at lunch.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Mosquito repellent and Cortizone-10 cream was observed on a shelf under a changing table in access to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the items were placed up out of reach of the children.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- 2025
- Feb 3, 2025 to Sep 10, 202516 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 10, 2025 inspection
- Sep 10, 2025 inspection
- Sep 10, 2025 inspection
- Sep 10, 2025 inspection
- Jul 14, 2025 inspection
- Jul 14, 2025 inspection
- Jul 14, 2025 inspection
- Jul 14, 2025 inspection
- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
- Feb 3, 2025 inspection
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- Feb 3, 2025 inspection
- Feb 3, 2025 inspection
- Jan 7, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One out of six children files audited did not have a current health statement.
Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of the six children files audited did not have a current immunization record or exemption.
Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- Jan 7, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One out of six children files audited did not have a current health statement.
Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of the six children files audited did not have a current immunization record or exemption.
Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- Jan 7, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of the six children files audited did not have a current immunization record or exemption.
Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One out of six children files audited did not have a current health statement.
Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Jan 7, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One out of six children files audited did not have a current health statement.
Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three of the six children files audited did not have a current immunization record or exemption.
Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- 2024
- Dec 3, 2024 to Dec 3, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 3, 2024 inspection
- Dec 3, 2024 inspection
- Dec 3, 2024 inspection
- Dec 3, 2024 inspection
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