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Texas records · SCURRY County · SNYDER

Caterpillar Corner

Licensed Center in SNYDER, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 15, 2013

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
2700 COLLEGE AVE, SNYDER, TX 79549 3336
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
February 15, 2013
Operation number
1496969
Licensed capacity
85 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record31
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record10
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits7,206
Citations recorded41
Record coversJanuary 11, 2022 – September 29, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High18
Medium High16
Medium7

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 1, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 577 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 19, 20252 citations recorded2 of 279 standards cited at this visit
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash their hands or the infants hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands and the infants hands bringing the operation into compliance.

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

746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-ChairsRisk level: Medium High
A potty chair in the 2 year old room was not sanitized after use and still contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chair was removed from the room brining the operation into compliance.

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

InspectionJuly 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 437 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 424 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 29, 20251 citation recorded1 of 659 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
Personnel did not have the required health and safety trainigs.

Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 1, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The grass was overgrown in the playground area.

Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 28, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a toddler was left alone outside for a 2-minute duration in the enclosed playground.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that the parents were not notified for approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes of their child being left alone outside unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 25, 20251 citation recorded1 of 437 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High
One personnel file for a current employee was missing proof of orientation. One former employee file was missing proof of orientation.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentMarch 18, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.301(8) - Notification of Planned ClosureRisk level: Medium
An attempt was made to conduct an unannounced monitoring/Plan of Action inspection. The operation was closed. The permit holder/director failed to notify CCR of the closure for the week of Spring Break.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 583 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 4, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that two young children in care were unsupervised by the caregivers for less than a 25 second duration. This was self-reported by the operation and confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 25, 20245 citations recorded5 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the InfantRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver placed an infant in care on their stomach to sleep. Numerous infants were observed sleeping on their stomachs in their cribs. This was confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safetyRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an infant in care walked out of the infant classroom and into the operation's hallway unsupervised. The infant in care was left in the hallway unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes. This was confirmed reviewing surveillance footage.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver supervising infants in care and counted in child/caregiver ratio was on their personal cell phone. This was confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an 11-month-old child in care was asleep in the crib with a tight-fitting bib secured around the infant's neck. There was also a pacifier clip and string that was observed around the infant's neck while the infant was sleeping.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(8) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Drop gates, if present fasten securely and cannot be opened by a childRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver left the side drop gate down on a crib and walked away from the crib while the infant was awake. This was confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 5, 20243 citations recorded3 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver was left alone with 8 children in care, ages 13 months-20 months with a specified age group of 12-17 months and a 1:5 ratio. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when another caregiver arrived from lunch, placing the operation back into compliance.

Correction verified by the state on November 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a prospective caregiver with a "pending" background status had access to children in care without an eligibility notification, placing children in care at risk of harm.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service trainingRisk level: Medium High
A volunteer caring for infants and counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have the required 8 hours of Pre-Service Training.

Correction verified by the state on November 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 1, 20243 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium
Two volunteers did not have a file of the required paperwork. One caregiver and one operational employee did not have proof of CPR First Aid to review.

Correction verified by the state on November 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
During the unannounced investigation inspection there were two individuals present in the operation without eligible background checks. This was immediately corrected when both individuals left the operation.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingRisk level: Medium High
During the unannounced investigation inspection files were audited. One caregiver working in the classroom did not have the required annual training.

Correction verified by the state on November 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 20, 20244 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect DailyRisk level: Medium High
The caregiver, director, or designee failed to check the outdoor playground area for hazards prior to children in care having access.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation through surveillance footage that multiple caregivers failed to adequately supervise young children in care while they were on their cell phone. The lack of supervision subsequently led to a child in care consuming a mushroom while on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation when reviewing surveillance footage that multiple caregivers were on their cell phones while supervising young children in care on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(6) - Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation toxic mushrooms were located on the playground where young children in care play. The young children in care had access to the toxic mushrooms.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 6, 20241 citation recorded1 of 404 standards cited at this visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
2 of the 8 immunziation records audited did not have a current immunization record on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 401 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 5, 2023Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with childrenRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver failed to interact positively with two children in care by using excessive force.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
The operation staff failed to report an incident within the required time frame. The incident occurred on 9/26/23. The incident was not reported to Child Care Regulation until 10/5/23.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
Three young children in care were left unsupervised by a caregiver for a duration of approximately 3 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,140 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 4, 20231 citation recorded1 of 699 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Infant feeding instructions was current for 1 out of 8 infants in care enrolled.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 3, 20236 citations recorded6 of 540 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
During the unannounced inspection multiple holes in the ground were observed on the playground presenting a tripping hazard for the children in care.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection SystemRisk level: High
During the inspection one of the infant classrooms was missing a smoke detector. The annual fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
It was determined that 2 caregivers were watching children in care with pending background checks. The caregivers were allowed unsupervised access to the children in care. This was immediately corrected by removing the caregivers from the classroom, placing the operation back into compliance.

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
During the inspection 3 of the 4 personnel records surveyed did not have the required health and safety trainings.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The annual fire inspection was not available for review. The last annual fire inspection available was for 6/22/2021.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High
During the inspection it was determined that the operation's transportation bus did not have an electronic safety alarm system.

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 26, 2023Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label DirectionsRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver administered the wrong dosage of medication to a child in care, making a medication error.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver did not have current medication training when dispensing medication to a child in care.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 556 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 7, 20223 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the unannounced follow-up inspection the infant caregiver stepped out of the classroom placing the classroom out of compliance with a 1:11 ratio with 12-17 months olds.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
During the unannounced follow-up inspection safety straps were missing from the high chair table in an infant classroom. The chairs that had safety straps were not fastened. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by fastening the safety straps and removing children in care from the high chair table, placing the operation back into compliance.

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

746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's ReachRisk level: Medium High
During the unannounced follow-up inspection a water hose was observed laying on the ground on the playground presenting a tripping hazard. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the water hose from the playground area.

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

ReportJanuary 11, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that five children in care were not properly supervised by the caregiver. Five of the children in care exited the gate from the playground and walked into the street towards the stop sign on Avenue R for an undetermined period of time.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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