Texas records · MORRIS County · DAINGERFIELD

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Licensed Center in DAINGERFIELD, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 9, 2018

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 603 WARD ST, DAINGERFIELD, TX 75638 1552
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 9, 2018
Operation number: 1668634
Licensed capacity: 94 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 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	4,262
Citations recorded	10
Record covers	December 20, 2021 – July 30, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	3
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 744 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 530 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 21, 20252 citations recorded2 of 1,041 standards cited at this visit

746.2431(1) - Infant Daily Report - Times SleptRisk level: Medium

The daily schedule being shared with the parent does not include the following information: times slept, infant's mood, and summary of activities.

Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2025.

746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable DiseasesRisk level: Medium

The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: hearing and vision screening requirements and information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.

Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2025.

InspectionJanuary 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportNovember 5, 20244 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet TrainingRisk level: High

This standard was reviewed as part of a DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was observed on video forcefully pushing a child's head onto a nap cot as a method of discipline. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.

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

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

This standard was reviewed as part of an DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control when the caregiver forcefully pushed a child's head down on a nap cot which resulted in an injury to the child. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.

Correction verified by the state on January 3, 2025. 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

This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a staff member used their cell phone while supervising children. This staff member is no longer employed by the operation.

Correction verified by the state on December 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver physically abused a child while in care. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.

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

InspectionSeptember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 17, 20242 citations recorded2 of 498 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium

A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.

Correction verified by the state on July 26, 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

An infant was observed wearing an amber necklace. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the necklace from the infants neck.

Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,019 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 216 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 23, 20222 citations recorded2 of 192 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedRisk level: Medium High

It was observed that an air condition unit was lacking a barrier preventing children from having access on the school age playground.

Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2022.

746.4509(a)(2) - Lofts -Handrails on Stairs and StepsRisk level: Medium High

It was observed that two sets of steps leading into the school building were lacking handrails.

Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2022.

InspectionDecember 22, 2021No citation recorded at this visit

ReportDecember 20, 2021Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 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.