Texas records · VAN ZANDT County · BEN WHEELER

Hope's Little Preschool

Licensed Center in BEN WHEELER, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 30, 2013

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1802 FM 314, BEN WHEELER, TX 75754 4479
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 30, 2013
Operation number: 1515023
Licensed capacity: 70 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,869
Citations recorded	9
Record covers	November 12, 2021 – April 30, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	2
Medium	4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 344 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 23, 20251 citation recorded1 of 934 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

The operation allowed a person to be present at the operation giving direct care to children before receiving notice from CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.

Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 13, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. Operation staff heard a caregiver yelling at an infant on the playground.

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 339 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 913 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 16, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High

At the investigation inspection, a 5 week old infant had a sleep sack in the crib covering the legs and was being used as a blanket. The caregiver removed the sleep sack from the crib at the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportDecember 13, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 30, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour DailyRisk level: Medium

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined the children are given screen time in the morning and afternoon that exceeds the 1-hour time limit per day allowed.

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

InspectionOctober 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 19, 20224 citations recorded4 of 319 standards cited at this visit

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

1 out 5 children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record included in the child's file.

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2022.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

At the inspection, the infant playground is needing to be mowed. The grass is growing above the edges of the play equipment.

Correction verified by the state on October 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

At the inspection, the emergency practice form was reviewed to not have been updated since March 30, 2022.

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable IllnessRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not self report to Child Care Regulation when two staff tested positive for Covid in July of 2022.

Correction verified by the state on September 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 12, 20211 citation recorded1 of 7 standards cited at this visit

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium

3 out of 3 employee training records were not available at the time of the inspection. The director and two staff training records were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2021.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.