Texas records · NACOGDOCHES County · NACOGDOCHES
Handprints Child Care 15 LLC dba Handprints Academy
Licensed Center in NACOGDOCHES, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 25, 2016
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1118 TANGLEWOOD CIR, NACOGDOCHES, TX 75961 4601
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- October 25, 2016
- Operation number
- 1637934
- Licensed capacity
- 245 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 32 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 26 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,266 |
| Citations recorded | 26 |
| Record covers | November 4, 2021 – September 3, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 11 |
| Medium High | 10 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionSeptember 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 21, 20263 citations recorded3 of 4 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
There was sufficient evidence obtained from a DFPS investigation to conclude that operation staff failed to provide the level of supervision/proximity necessary to ensure a child?s safety as witnesses confirmed that a child was able to exit the classroom and front door of the building, resulting in the child gaining access to the parking lot and briefly leaving the premises prior to being apprehended by operation staff. The child was uninjured as a result of the incident.
Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium
A non-routine situation (e.g., child exiting the classroom and front door of the facility, entering the parking lot and briefly leaving the premises) which placed a child at risk was not recorded on an incident report form as required.
Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
Operation staff failed to report a non-routine situation which placed a child at risk (e.g., child exiting the classroom and front door of the facility, entering the parking lot and briefly leaving the premises) to CCR as required. The child was uninjured.
Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportJuly 14, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 11 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 1, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 24, 20261 citation recorded1 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
There was evidence that corporal punishment was utilized during a disciplinary incident at the facility.
Correction verified by the state on May 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 447 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 20, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 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
A caregiver with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present with children while her background check results were pending. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 27, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605Risk level: High
A 17-year-old was allowed to be routinely present in a volunteer role without having an initial background check submitted as required.
Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionOctober 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJuly 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 825 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentJanuary 24, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 7, 20241 citation recorded1 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
Two children were left on the playground unsupervised for approximately two minutes. The caregiver responsible was terminated.
Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 436 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 15, 20232 citations recorded2 of 816 standards cited at this visit
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High
There was a diaper changing mat that had two tears in the mat. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
There was one infant feeding instruction sheet that was not signed by the parent. The Director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions signed.
Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 13, 20233 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support a caregiver has used corporal punishment on her own child on the premises.
Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- PromptRisk level: Medium High
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence showing caregivers are not prompt with diaper changing due to caregivers and parents regularly finding children with soiled diapers.
Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support caregivers have been heard on multiple occasions yelling at children.
Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportFebruary 1, 20232 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to support children have been left in a classroom or on the playground more that once without supervision.
Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence to suggest there were times the operation has been out of ratio due to the caregiver leaving the room unattended.
Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 31, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 25, 20221 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or InstrumentRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered there is enough evidence that teachers have been using inappropriate discipline with children.
Correction verified by the state on September 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 24, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
There is not enough evidence to support the allegations. There is enough evidence to support that caregivers were not taking children who had bathroom accidents to the bathroom in a timely manner.
Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 17, 20221 citation recorded1 of 622 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Seven out of twenty children's records were missing health statements. The Director is going to correct this by getting the health statments.
Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022.
InspectionMarch 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 24, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 15, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out LogsRisk level: Medium High
The caregviers were not having the parents sign their children in and out. The caregivers were doing this and putting mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa for children who were not even picked up by those people.
Correction verified by the state on February 24, 2022.
ReportFebruary 7, 20223 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of PersonRisk level: Medium High
The caregivers were not recording the identity of people who were picking up children who the caregiver did not know. They were also not verifying if the person was on the child's admission form as an authorized person to pick up the child.
Correction verified by the state on February 24, 2022.
746.4103(a) - Policies for Release of ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have the proper plan in place for the guidelines for the release of children.
Correction verified by the state on February 24, 2022.
746.4103(c) - Policies for Release of Children Instruct Employees of Verification PlanRisk level: Medium High
Caregivers have not been trained on the proper techniques for the release of children.
Correction verified by the state on February 24, 2022.
InspectionDecember 6, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 29, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 12, 20213 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable SubstitutionsRisk level: Medium
The substitutions for what the children ate for lunch and breakfast was not put on the menu. A photo was taken of the menu and their lunch. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by writing down the substitutions.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.Risk level: Medium High
All play areas on the playground need the required amount of loose fill. Photos were taken of this. The Director is working on getting the loose fill and will have the caregivers up supervision until the loose fill is installed.
Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or ExitsRisk level: Medium High
A child's napping on a nap mat was blocking an exit. A photo was taken of this. The Caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the child to a different area of the room.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportNovember 4, 20211 citation recorded1 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
The operation had dead roaches on the floors after an extermination was done and the floors were not cleaned properly. There were also dead roaches found under a diaper changing mat due to not properly cleaning and sanitation.
Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2021.
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