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Temple Childrens Academy

20 critical, 4 serious findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 13, 2026.

4242 Hartrick Bluff Rd, Temple, TX 76502 · (254) 327-4747

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsTemple licensed centers, n=32

Critical findings20 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 44 inspections and 16 investigations (60 visits). Most recent critical: May 13, 2026.

Critical20 vs median 8

72% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 14

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2025Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 187

Texas HHSC operation #1808458 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesListed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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
May 15, 2026 to Sep 4, 202612 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 4, 2026 inspection
- Sep 4, 2026 inspection
- Sep 4, 2026 inspection
- Sep 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 16, 2026 inspection
- Jun 16, 2026 inspection
- Jun 16, 2026 inspection
- Jun 16, 2026 inspection
- May 15, 2026 inspection
- May 15, 2026 inspection
- May 15, 2026 inspection
- May 15, 2026 inspection
May 13, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the investigation, this minimum standard was found deficient. Information gathered through interviews and documentation determined that a caregiver lifted a child by one arm/hand, resulting in a nursemaid?s elbow injury while the child was in care. The caregiver?s actions did not demonstrate appropriate judgment in ensuring the child?s safety and well-being
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 13, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the investigation, this minimum standard was found deficient. Information gathered through interviews and documentation determined that a caregiver lifted a child by one arm/hand, resulting in a nursemaid?s elbow injury while the child was in care. The caregiver?s actions did not demonstrate appropriate judgment in ensuring the child?s safety and well-being
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 13, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the investigation, this minimum standard was found deficient. Information gathered through interviews and documentation determined that a caregiver lifted a child by one arm/hand, resulting in a nursemaid?s elbow injury while the child was in care. The caregiver?s actions did not demonstrate appropriate judgment in ensuring the child?s safety and well-being
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 13, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  During the investigation, this minimum standard was found deficient. Information gathered through interviews and documentation determined that a caregiver lifted a child by one arm/hand, resulting in a nursemaid?s elbow injury while the child was in care. The caregiver?s actions did not demonstrate appropriate judgment in ensuring the child?s safety and well-being
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
2025
Nov 14, 2025 to Nov 24, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 24, 2025 inspection
- Nov 24, 2025 inspection
- Nov 24, 2025 inspection
- Nov 24, 2025 inspection
- Nov 14, 2025 self-reported incident
- Nov 14, 2025 self-reported incident
- Nov 14, 2025 self-reported incident
- Nov 14, 2025 self-reported incident
Nov 12, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  One child was observed to be unattended in a hallway during the inspection. The child was taken back to their classroom by the director.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  One classroom was observed to have toilet cleaner in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the classroom. The cleaning products were moved to another location during the the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Nov 12, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  One child was observed to be unattended in a hallway during the inspection. The child was taken back to their classroom by the director.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  One classroom was observed to have toilet cleaner in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the classroom. The cleaning products were moved to another location during the the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Nov 12, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  One child was observed to be unattended in a hallway during the inspection. The child was taken back to their classroom by the director.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  One classroom was observed to have toilet cleaner in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the classroom. The cleaning products were moved to another location during the the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Nov 12, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  One child was observed to be unattended in a hallway during the inspection. The child was taken back to their classroom by the director.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  One classroom was observed to have toilet cleaner in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the classroom. The cleaning products were moved to another location during the the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2025, verified Nov 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Aug 27, 2025 to Aug 27, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 27, 2025 inspection
- Aug 27, 2025 inspection
- Aug 27, 2025 inspection
- Aug 27, 2025 inspection
Jul 22, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that good judgement was not used when one staff member used a crib to transport toddler aged children to another classroom for non-emergency purposes.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a toddler aged child fell out of a crib.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 22, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a toddler aged child fell out of a crib.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that good judgement was not used when one staff member used a crib to transport toddler aged children to another classroom for non-emergency purposes.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Jul 22, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that good judgement was not used when one staff member used a crib to transport toddler aged children to another classroom for non-emergency purposes.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a toddler aged child fell out of a crib.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 22, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a toddler aged child fell out of a crib.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that good judgement was not used when one staff member used a crib to transport toddler aged children to another classroom for non-emergency purposes.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified Aug 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Mar 3, 2025 to Jun 3, 202516 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 3, 2025 inspection
- Jun 3, 2025 inspection
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- Jun 3, 2025 inspection
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- May 14, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 19, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 19, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 19, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 19, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 3, 2025 inspection
- Mar 3, 2025 inspection
- Mar 3, 2025 inspection
- Mar 3, 2025 inspection
2024
Dec 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  Classrooms were observed not raising children to the sink to wash hands with soap and water.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(b).
Dec 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  Classrooms were observed not raising children to the sink to wash hands with soap and water.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(b).
Dec 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  Classrooms were observed not raising children to the sink to wash hands with soap and water.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(b).
Dec 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  Classrooms were observed not raising children to the sink to wash hands with soap and water.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(b).

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