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Texas records · WISE County · DECATUR

Wise Owls Learning Center

Licensed Center in DECATUR, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 9, 2015

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
805 S COLLEGE AVE, DECATUR, TX 76234 2302
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
February 9, 2015
Operation number
1533122
Licensed capacity
68 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 record17
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record11
Assessments on record2
Standards evaluated across those visits3,160
Citations recorded22
Record coversMarch 2, 2022 – July 17, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High4
Medium High12
Medium5
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 7, 20261 citation recorded1 of 616 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The operation was observed to have multiple ceiling tiles with stains and needing replacement. Multiple vents where observed to have dust covering the vents. Lights where observed to be missing covers as well as those that had covers where seen with visible dust.

Correction verified by the state on May 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 1, 20261 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingRisk level: Medium High
6 employee files were reviewed. 3 employees did not have proper first aid and CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 7, 20253 citations recorded3 of 663 standards cited at this visit
746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium
Two children that are no longer in care had medication present. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the medications from the box and contacted family to return.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Two children are missing their Health Statements.

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2025.

746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and DatedRisk level: Medium High
One child was missing parent's authorization to administer medication.

Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2025.

InspectionJanuary 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 27, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
During the walkthrough inspection areas were observed to be dirty or unsanitary that could attract pests. Thorough cleaning and sanitizing is required to ensure a healthy environment for children.

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2025.

InspectionNovember 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 5, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 17, 20242 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in SpaceRisk level: Medium
The operation did not notify CCR of a reduction in space.

Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by CaregiverRisk level: Medium
The operation was not following the written activity plan by not going outside.

Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 11, 20241 citation recorded1 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire InspectionRisk level: High
The fire inspection was conducted on 6/20/2024 and was failed. Corrections have not been made at this point.

Correction verified by the state on July 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 18, 20248 citations recorded8 of 612 standards cited at this visit
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
I observed children not wash hands after using the restroom/after a diaper change in 3 classrooms.

Correction verified by the state on July 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
I observed an excess of trash on the floor of the transportation bus.

Correction verified by the state on July 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing GlovesRisk level: Medium High
I observed a caregiver not wash their hands after removing gloves following a diaper change.

Correction verified by the state on July 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High
I observed a play yard to have lose fitted sheets.

Correction verified by the state on July 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High
A gas inspection was not available for review at the time of my inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver had unsupervised access to children prior to completing first aid training.

Correction verified by the state on July 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
A current fire inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
I observed the pea gravel to be at approximately 1-2 inches under the rocking equipment.

Correction verified by the state on July 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 643 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
AssessmentJanuary 24, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
Center did not report the number of employees who left in 2022

The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 4, 20234 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement. The caregiver did not inform other caregivers on the playground about using the restroom, leaving her group of children unattended.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was not appropriately supervised as the child was able to leave the operation unnoticed. The child was found outside of the operation by a person not associated to Wise Owls Learning Center.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
The operation did not report this incident to childcare regulation within the required 48-hour period.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium
The operation did not provide the parents with a copy of the incident report.

Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2023.

InspectionSeptember 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 582 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentMarch 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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.