Helping Hands Child Care

Licensed Center in ALTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 15, 2013

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 305 N GLASSCOCK BLVD, ALTON, TX 78573 5903
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 15, 2013
Operation number: 1477026
Licensed capacity: 43 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	7
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,799
Citations recorded	18
Record covers	August 23, 2022 – June 8, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	11
Medium	6

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 21, 20267 citations recorded7 of 690 standards cited at this visit

746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and DatesRisk level: Medium

The activity plan posted in the pre-k room was not current. The date on the activity plan was for the week of 5/11-15/2026. Note:This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the current activity plan was posted.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium

There were no time sheets available for review for both directors.

Correction verified by the state on June 8, 2026.

746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained SafelyRisk level: Medium High

The transportation vehicle's passengers side door did not open from the outside only from the inside of the vehicle.

Correction verified by the state on June 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored FoodRisk level: Medium High

A bowl with fruit was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. Note: This was addressed during inspection and the fruit was removed from the bowl and stored in a sealed plastic bag.

Correction verified by the state on June 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 3 of 4 children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required information was obtained for each child and placed in the transportation vehicle binder.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

Two caregivers were caring for 7 children of varying ages including infants in a toddler room during the naptime. The children combined were five toddler children and two infants. There was more than 18 month difference between the youngest child and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 7 months of age and the oldest child was 34 months of age.

Correction verified by the state on June 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

A soiled diaper was observed in an uncovered trash can in a children restroom. This posed a hazard as the soiled diaper was accessible to children in care.

Correction verified by the state on June 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 2, 20252 citations recorded2 of 300 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

3 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

A can of lysol disinfectant spray and plastic trash bags were observed under a sink in the toddler room. This posed a safety hazard as the door to the cabinet did not have a safety latch and items were accessivle to children. A small wasp nest and wasps were observed in the toddler playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the disinfectant spray, and plastic bags were removed from under the sink and stored in an area out of children's reach. The wasp nest was also removed during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 26, 20243 citations recorded3 of 573 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Last Health / Sanitation inspection was conducted on 05/04/2023.

Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2024.

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of AgeRisk level: Medium

Four children under 4 years old did not have cot/mat to sleep on.

Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High

Operation has a caterpillar Climb-N-Crawl structure in the toddler's playground, the structure is installed directly onto artificial grass turf.

Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 1, 20232 citations recorded2 of 681 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High

Six staff training records were reviewed. One staff member last completed transportation on 12/2020.

Correction verified by the state on August 3, 2023.

746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level CareRisk level: Medium High

Report for fire inspection conducted 12/30/2022 was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2023.

InspectionAugust 23, 20224 citations recorded4 of 547 standards cited at this visit

746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: Medium High

Four non-walking infants under the age of 12 were present and there are only three napping play-yards at operation.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2022.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2022.

746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection ReportRisk level: Medium

Most recent sanitation report was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 24, 2022.

746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

Napping play-yards have 1-4 in gaps between mat and play-yard edge.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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