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Texas records · GRAYSON County · HOWE

Howe KinderCare

Licensed Center in HOWE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 31, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
105 DOYLE ST, HOWE, TX 75459
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
May 31, 2024
Operation number
1795014
Licensed capacity
188 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 record26
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record12
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,332
Citations recorded27
Record coversMay 22, 2024 – August 12, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High14
Medium High11
Medium2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 9, 2026Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
A caregiver was moving infant children at the operation by one arm.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2026. 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
Caregivers at the operation were found to use their personal phones while caring for children.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
A caregiver at the operation cursed in the presence of children in care.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 12, 20261 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
A caregiver with an inactive status on their background check was in a classroom. During the inspection, the caregiver left the operation.

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 7, 20265 citations recorded5 of 637 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
The loose fill around the main play structure was measured at between 1 to 5 inches in different spots in the strcutures use zone. This structure requires 6 inches of loose fill.

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
During the annual inspection, the operation did not have a current annual fire inspection on file at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High
A log bridge on a play structure had a log not secured to the bridge with exposed screws. Addtionally, netting installed on this bridge was ripped in several places.

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 MonthsRisk level: Medium High
Two new caregivers did not have any documentation of completed pre-service training.

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
An unlocked fuse box was accessbile to 4 and and 5 year old children in the pre-kindergarten classroom.

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportDecember 16, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 18, 20251 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
During an inspection at the operation, a caregiver was observed to be present in a classroom with children while having a pending background check.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 10, 20253 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A group of children were playing outdoors in an area which was not enclosed with a fence. This group included children who were younger than five years old.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care centerRisk level: Medium
During the inspection, a written activity plan was not posted for the school-aged group of children.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with StandardsRisk level: Medium
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A director allowed a group of children, which included children under the age of five, to play outdoors in an unfenced area. Another director was unaware that the group of children played outdoors in the unfenced area.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 28, 20251 citation recorded1 of 6 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
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not supervise a child who climbed on top of a table and pulled it over and onto the child's foot.

Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 640 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 97 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 639 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 21, 2024Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained through interviews, it has been determined that parents were not notified immediately after two children were left unattended in a classroom.

Correction verified by the state on November 13, 2024. 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
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it has been determined that two children had been left unattended in a classroom.

Correction verified by the state on November 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 23, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
The border on a carpet in the toddler room has exposed metal. The infant room has damaged floor tiles.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 20, 2024Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Documentation was obtained providing information that multiple rooms were out of ratio on multiple days.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver's vape pen was on the floor and a child was able to access it.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 14, 20245 citations recorded5 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with childrenRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver routinely did not interact positively with a group of children.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane LanguageRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver has used harsh and profane language in the presence of children.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee AssignmentsRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, the director placed a caregiver in an age group that did not align with the caregiver's skills or abilities.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver pushed a child when the child was not following the caregiver's directions.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver has yelled at children in care.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 2, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child up from their arms, causing the child to become injured.

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

InspectionJuly 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 13, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 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
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver left a child unsupervised outside for at least twenty minutes.

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

InspectionMay 22, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
The insulation in the front room of the school age area is in need of repair.

Correction verified by the state on May 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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