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Texas records · BELL County · TEMPLE

Little Hands and Footprints 2

Licensed Center in TEMPLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 8, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
117 S 25TH ST, TEMPLE, TX 76504 4130
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
January 8, 2024
Operation number
1760710
Licensed capacity
33 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 record28
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record4
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits7,682
Citations recorded41
Record coversJanuary 18, 2023 – August 19, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High9
Medium High23
Medium8
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 515 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 8, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
During an inspection I observed a baby sleeping in a bassinet type bed on top of a baby lounger pillow, wearing a bib and having a pacifier string/clip attached to the baby's clothes. The pillow was removed along with the bib and picifier clip. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.

Correction verified by the state on June 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 14, 20263 citations recorded3 of 703 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
Observed an infant that did not have written feeding instructions.

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
There were two children files who were missing health statements.

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Observed 6 children files and 3 were missing immunization record or needed an updated immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 18, 20265 citations recorded5 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
Observed piles of equipment on the playground that could fall on the children. There were chairs and other equipment stacked up.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4505 - Storage for Individual BelongingsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have individual places to put their belongings. The operation did purchase hooks to hang the childrens items.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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
Observed a caregiver with children in care go to the kitchen to make breakfast, leaving the children without a caregiver in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in CribRisk level: Medium High
Observed 2 pack and plays with loose fitting sheets.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2026. 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
Observed a slide on the playground that did not have any loose fill. This was corrected when the slide was taken off the playground.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 16, 20262 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic childRisk level: Medium High
The operation provided food to a child who was allergic to the food that was provided. The child no longer attends the operation.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have the food allergy form for a child in care who had food allergies. The operation did have a list of food allergies for the child but did not have a signed allergy form from a health care professional letting the operation know what steps to take if the child was to have an allergic reaction. This has been corrected as the child no longer attends the operation.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 23, 20251 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
Observeed two caregivers in a classroom with 7 children, one caregiver was asleep on the floor and the other was on their phone. This was corrected when the caregiver woke up and the other got off of their phone.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 20, 20255 citations recorded5 of 562 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
Observed two caregivers on one playground with 2 children on their phones. The other 6 children were on a different playground. This was corrected when the phones were put away and the caregivers put all children in one playground.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
No one at the operation had a current first aid or CPR. Their training had expired in 9/2025.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Observed training records, two caregivers were missing the following trainings, Caregiver 1- Child growth and Development, Discipline and Guidance, Age appropriate corriculumm, Teacher child interaction, Emergency preparedness, Communicable, Administering medication, Food allergies, physical building premisis safety, hazardous. Caregiver 2 Teacher interactions, emergency preparedness, communiccable disease, adminstering medication, food allergies, physical and building premises safety and hazardous materials.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low
Observed one caregiver that did not have a pre employment affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium
Observed two caregivers files without proof of education.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 23, 20243 citations recorded3 of 805 standards cited at this visit
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High
Observed a caregvier rinsing cups in the handwashing sink. I spoke to the director regarding not rinsing the cups in the same sink that she washes hands in.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverRisk level: Medium High
Observed a television sitting on a shelf, I spoke to the caregiver about having the television mounted to the wall. The television was removed from the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on December 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
Observed a 5 month old infant sleeping in a restrictive device (bouncy seat). This was corrected when the caregiver placed the infant in the pack and play.

Correction verified by the state on December 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 463 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 592 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 29, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 602 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 3, 20234 citations recorded4 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver was observed alone in the room with 16 children with the specified age of 2 years old. The ratio for the specified age range of 2 years old is 11. A caregiver was observed alone in a room with 6 infants ages 0-11 months when the 2nd caregiver left the room to answer the door.

Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection, the diaper changing mat was observed with food particles on it.

Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High
During the monitoring inspection, the play yards were observed and did not have a tight fitted sheet on them.

Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High
During the follow up inspection, broken toys were observed on the playground area where the children had previously been playing.

Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2023.

InspectionSeptember 20, 20235 citations recorded5 of 705 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
While reviewing records, two of the five children files did not contain a health statement.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection, trash was observed on the playground area.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High
Two of the caregivers did not have orientation training.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2023. 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
5 of the caregivers did not have active CPR or first aid training.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on FileRisk level: High
An infant was observed swaddled in a blanket while being held by a caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 30, 20232 citations recorded2 of 237 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
During the inspection, the infants were observed in a room without a caregiver present.

Correction verified by the state on July 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
The infants were over ratio by one infant. There were five infants ages 4 months to 8 months old present and one caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on July 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 9 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 4, 20232 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
During the follow up inspection, a 13 month old was combined in a room with children who were 4 years old.

Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee RequiredRisk level: Medium High
During the follow up inspection, there was only one caregiver observed in the building as the children were napping.

Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 2, 20233 citations recorded3 of 1,017 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
One of the children's records reviewed did not contain immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
During the monitoring inspection it was found that fire drills were not being conducted monthly.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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
During the monitoring inspection, an infant was observed in a room napping without an adult being physically present in the room.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 29, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 23, 20232 citations recorded2 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
During the investigation inspection there was only one caregiver in the building during nap time.

Correction verified by the state on March 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the monitoring investigation there was an infant combined in ratio with older children during nap time.

Correction verified by the state on March 29, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 234 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 18, 20233 citations recorded3 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
During a walk-through of one of the outdoor playground areas, piles and bags of leaves were observed.

Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
During a walk-through of one of the outdoor playground areas, yard equipment was observed that included a rake, a shovel, and broom. All items were removed from the playground area when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High
During a walk-through of one of the outdoor playgrounds, garbage was observed to be accessible to children. The garbage was removed when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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