Texas records · BELL County · HARKER HEIGHTS

Tawanna Hicks

Licensed Child-Care Home in HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 6, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 3251 VINEYARD TRL, HARKER HEIGHTS, TX 76548 8848
Operation type: Licensed Child-Care Home
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 6, 2022
Operation number: 1734302
Licensed capacity: 12 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	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,697
Citations recorded	7
Record covers	January 25, 2022 – June 3, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	3
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 3, 20263 citations recorded3 of 566 standards cited at this visit

747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsRisk level: Medium

The operational policies were missing parent rights.

Correction verified by the state on June 8, 2026.

747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

After reviewing 5 child files, 3 children were missing health statements.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026.

747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

The operational policies were missing the promotion of outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on June 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 476 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 563 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 475 standards cited at this visit

ReportJuly 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 6, 20231 citation recorded1 of 532 standards cited at this visit

747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the primary caregiver had not completed any of their required 30 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 252 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 250 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 27, 20221 citation recorded1 of 610 standards cited at this visit

747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care HomeRisk level: Medium High

There were 10 children observed in the home. One infant 4 months old, 8 children under three years old and 1 four year old.

Correction verified by the state on May 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 15, 20221 citation recorded1 of 969 standards cited at this visit

747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High

There was not a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher in the home. An extinguisher will be purchased and mounted in the home before children are in care.

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

InspectionFebruary 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 25, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

HRC42.052(d) - AP Illegal Operation - Not RegisteredRisk level: High

During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation was caring for 11 unrelated children in the home without a permit.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 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.