Almost Grandmas Childcare Center
1531 S Waco St, Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
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12 critical, 24 serious, 4 minor findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 9, 2026.
44 inspections · 16 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
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- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 190 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care
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06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careNot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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12 critical, 24 serious, 4 minor findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 9, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
10 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.3407(12) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(5) (4 visits); 746.3417(1) (4 visits); 746.3701(1) (4 visits); 746.3501(5) (4 visits); 746.5207(b) (4 visits); 746.3505(f) (4 visits); 746.2419(7) (4 visits); 746.303(b) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
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68 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies and other sanitizers were located in several classrooms and a bathroom. The Director removed and threw out all of the supplies located.
State records correction during the inspection.
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
- Jun 8, 2026 to Jun 8, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies and other sanitizers were located in several classrooms and a bathroom. The Director removed and threw out all of the supplies located.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies and other sanitizers were located in several classrooms and a bathroom. The Director removed and threw out all of the supplies located.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies and other sanitizers were located in several classrooms and a bathroom. The Director removed and threw out all of the supplies located.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies and other sanitizers were located in several classrooms and a bathroom. The Director removed and threw out all of the supplies located.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
- 2025
- Jan 13, 2025 to Nov 10, 202524 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 10, 2025 inspection
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- Aug 1, 2025 inspection
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- May 12, 2025 inspection
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- May 12, 2025 inspection
- Apr 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 29, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Apr 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 20, 2025 inspection
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- Jan 19, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Jan 13, 2025 inspection
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- Jan 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A child in care was bitten by another child in care. This was observed by a caregiver, who did not intervene in a timely manner.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- Jan 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A child in care was bitten by another child in care. This was observed by a caregiver, who did not intervene in a timely manner.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- Jan 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A child in care was bitten by another child in care. This was observed by a caregiver, who did not intervene in a timely manner.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- Jan 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A child in care was bitten by another child in care. This was observed by a caregiver, who did not intervene in a timely manner.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- 2024
- Nov 26, 2024 to Nov 26, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 26, 2024 inspection
- Nov 26, 2024 inspection
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- Nov 26, 2024 inspection
- Nov 12, 2024Inspection6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Two classrooms did not use proper hand washing such as soap and running water prior to the children eating lunch. The caregiver corrected this as she guided the children to wash their hands.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
A two's classroom had an outlet exposed to the children in care without childproof covers. This was corrected at inspection by the director.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Two infant classrooms and a two's classroom had diaper creams not labeled with the individual child's name.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Two classrooms didn't have their emergency evacuation posted in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection and they were posted in prominent areas.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
A 18 month-24 month classroom has a trash can with soiled diapers accessible to children.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
A child was observed walking around the classroom with a training cup. It was corrected during inspection when the caregiver had removed it from the child.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(7).
- Nov 12, 2024Inspection6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
A child was observed walking around the classroom with a training cup. It was corrected during inspection when the caregiver had removed it from the child.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
A two's classroom had an outlet exposed to the children in care without childproof covers. This was corrected at inspection by the director.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Two classrooms did not use proper hand washing such as soap and running water prior to the children eating lunch. The caregiver corrected this as she guided the children to wash their hands.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
A 18 month-24 month classroom has a trash can with soiled diapers accessible to children.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Two infant classrooms and a two's classroom had diaper creams not labeled with the individual child's name.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Two classrooms didn't have their emergency evacuation posted in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection and they were posted in prominent areas.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- Nov 12, 2024Inspection6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Two infant classrooms and a two's classroom had diaper creams not labeled with the individual child's name.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
A 18 month-24 month classroom has a trash can with soiled diapers accessible to children.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
A child was observed walking around the classroom with a training cup. It was corrected during inspection when the caregiver had removed it from the child.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
A two's classroom had an outlet exposed to the children in care without childproof covers. This was corrected at inspection by the director.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Two classrooms did not use proper hand washing such as soap and running water prior to the children eating lunch. The caregiver corrected this as she guided the children to wash their hands.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Two classrooms didn't have their emergency evacuation posted in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection and they were posted in prominent areas.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- Nov 12, 2024Inspection6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Two classrooms didn't have their emergency evacuation posted in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection and they were posted in prominent areas.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
A child was observed walking around the classroom with a training cup. It was corrected during inspection when the caregiver had removed it from the child.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Two infant classrooms and a two's classroom had diaper creams not labeled with the individual child's name.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Two classrooms did not use proper hand washing such as soap and running water prior to the children eating lunch. The caregiver corrected this as she guided the children to wash their hands.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
A 18 month-24 month classroom has a trash can with soiled diapers accessible to children.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
A two's classroom had an outlet exposed to the children in care without childproof covers. This was corrected at inspection by the director.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- Jan 16, 2024Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who left the operation in 2023 to CCR.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2024. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 16, 2024Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who left the operation in 2023 to CCR.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2024. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 16, 2024Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who left the operation in 2023 to CCR.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2024. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 16, 2024Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
The operation did not report the number of employees who left the operation in 2023 to CCR.
Correction verified Jan 16, 2024. Standard 746.303(b).
- 2023
- Dec 4, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection a caregiver was present and caring for children without an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation submitted the background check and the caregiver was sent home.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Dec 4, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection a caregiver was present and caring for children without an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation submitted the background check and the caregiver was sent home.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Dec 4, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection a caregiver was present and caring for children without an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation submitted the background check and the caregiver was sent home.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Dec 4, 2023Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the inspection a caregiver was present and caring for children without an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation submitted the background check and the caregiver was sent home.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
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- 2022
- Dec 6, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
I observed that the operation had not documented the fire drill for November of 2022. The operation corrected this at the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- Dec 6, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
I observed that the operation had not documented the fire drill for November of 2022. The operation corrected this at the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- Dec 6, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
I observed that the operation had not documented the fire drill for November of 2022. The operation corrected this at the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- Dec 6, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documentation of Drills
I observed that the operation had not documented the fire drill for November of 2022. The operation corrected this at the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(4).
- Jan 18, 2022 to Jan 18, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 18, 2022 inspection
- Jan 18, 2022 inspection
- Jan 18, 2022 inspection
- Jan 18, 2022 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Jan 7, 2008
- Capacity
- 190 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Grayson
- Website
- www.almostgrandmaschildcare.com
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Same 36-month summary window. Different operating histories and coverage limit comparisons.
| Daycare | Ages | Licensed capacity | Hours | Findings, 36 mo |
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| Almost Grandmas Childcare Center this page | Infant–School | 190 | 6a–6p | 12 crit·24 ser·4 min |
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| Lionheart Childrens Academy at Fbcva | Infant–School | 171 | 6:30a–6p | 28 crit·48 ser·4 min |
| Wee School | Toddler–School | 158 | 8a–4p | 4 crit·4 ser |
- Almost Grandmas Childcare Centerthis pageInfant–School · 190 licensed capacity12 crit·24 ser·4 min
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- Infant–School · 171 licensed capacity28 crit·48 ser·4 min
- Toddler–School · 158 licensed capacity4 crit·4 ser
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Contact & location
1531 S Waco St, Van Alstyne, TX 75495
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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