Curious Minds Ece, Wichita Falls TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

3 critical and 3 serious findings across 17 visits. Most recent critical finding: Aug 11, 2026. Latest visit Sep 24, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings3 · Wichita Falls median 0

39% of Wichita Falls licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings3 · Wichita Falls median 2

70% of Wichita Falls licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigationCriticalParental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskTexas: High+ 1 more finding from this visit: personal use of electronic devices, such as…Verified corrected Sep 24, 2026

“During the course of the investigation, it was found that the caregivers and administrators did not notify parents of a situation that may have placed their children at risk of harm.”Texas HHSC inspector, Aug 11, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

May 27, 2026Complaint investigationCriticalRough handling of a child (pinching, shaking, grabbing)Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · HighVerified corrected Jul 7, 2026

Jan 6, 2025Self-reported incidentCriticalRough handling of a child (pinching, shaking, grabbing)Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High+ 2 more findings from this visit: screen time for children under two, administrative and clerical duties that…Verified corrected Feb 20, 2025

6findings in 36 months6verified corrected by Texas0corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours7 am–5:30 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Wichita
License number: 1802034
Date issued: Mar 12, 2025
Licensed capacity: 82 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

17 recorded visits · 6 available findings.

3Critical findings

3Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

8 visits

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20268 visits · 3 recorded findings

Sep 24, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Aug 13, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigation2 findings
Communication with parents
Critical
During the course of the investigation, it was found that the caregivers and administrators did not notify parents of a situation that may have placed their children at risk of harm.
State verification recorded Sep 24, 2026.
Standard 746.307(b)(4) · Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 9, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026098695
Visit source ID
905718456
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was observed on video footage of a classroom that a caregiver was using a personal communication device while supervising and caring for children.
State verification recorded Sep 24, 2026.
Standard 746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 9, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026098701
Visit source ID
905718456
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Jul 7, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
May 27, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding
Discipline and treatment of children
Critical
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by their arm forcefully.
State verification recorded Jul 7, 2026.
Standard 746.2805(3) · Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jun 23, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026098692
Visit source ID
905718455
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May 26, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
May 23, 2026Self-reported incident
No findings recorded
Mar 24, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded

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Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection

17 recorded visits · 6 available findings.

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Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection

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