Texas records · GALVESTON County · LA MARQUE
Aww Better Child Care Center
Licensed Center in LA MARQUE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 9, 2018
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 312 VOLNEY ST, LA MARQUE, TX 77568 3130
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- August 9, 2018
- Operation number
- 1671224
- Licensed capacity
- 184 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- YES
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 14 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 8 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,872 |
| Citations recorded | 19 |
| Record covers | December 7, 2021 – August 25, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 8 |
| Medium High | 7 |
| Medium | 3 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
The operation's fire inspection expired on 01/27/2026. According to documentation presented during this inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 01/27/2025.
Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two of the handles of a seated play structure are broken off leaving sharp edges that are a hazardous to children at play.
Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.
Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2026.
During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.
Correction verified by the state on September 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review.
Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025.
Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145.
Correction verified by the state on April 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver.
Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg.
Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 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 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately.
Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.
Correction verified by the state on August 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.
Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:
Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2022.
Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.
Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.
Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.