Texas records · WALKER County · HUNTSVILLE

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Licensed Center in HUNTSVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 6, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 3642 STATE HIGHWAY 19, HUNTSVILLE, TX 77320 0464
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 6, 2023
Operation number: 1786356
Licensed capacity: 51 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 05:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	9
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	3
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,780
Citations recorded	6
Findings still pending	1
Record covers	October 2, 2023 – October 29, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	2
Medium High	1
Medium	2
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 29, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 692 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 3, 20251 citation recorded1 of 554 standards cited at this visit

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

There was not documentation in 1 of 4 employee files of the pre-employment affidavit. In 1 of 4 employee files evaluated there was not documentation that the caregiver meets the educational qualifications.

Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionNovember 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 628 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentAugust 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 23, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

Information gathered in the investigation substantiated this minimum standard was not in compliance when a child was pulled/moved across the room by one arm by a staff member a couple of times when a child was exhibiting behavioral issues in the classroom one morning.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentAugust 16, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitledRisk level: Medium Low

Based on information received from DFPS the posted employee list at the operation was not current and there were at least two employees on it that were no longer employed at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportMay 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 639 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentOctober 26, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

745.247 - Franchise Tax DelinquentRisk level: High

The operation's franchise tax status is showing as forfeited on the comptroller's website.

Correction verified by the state on November 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 2, 20232 citations recorded2 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme WeatherRisk level: Medium

The opertional policies did not specify the criteria they will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play.

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

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

1 in 4 children's records evaluated did not have current immunizations for the child.

Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2023. 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.