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Texas records · GALVESTON County · DICKINSON

Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center

Licensed Center in DICKINSON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 19, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
351 FM 646 RD N, DICKINSON, TX 77539 7226
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
December 19, 2024
Operation number
1800467
Licensed capacity
68 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record5
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,881
Citations recorded16
Record coversAugust 16, 2024 – June 24, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High2
Medium High4
Medium9
Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 605 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 2, 20252 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not used when a caregiver forcefully picked up a child to physically remove them from the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2025. 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
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, five children were left unsupervised when the caregiver stepped out of the classroom to physically remove a child from the classroom to the room next door.

Correction verified by the state on November 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 9, 20254 citations recorded4 of 674 standards cited at this visit
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryRisk level: Medium High
Food observed on counter in kitchen was not stored in a sanitary manner and or discarded after preparation.

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

746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent homeRisk level: Medium High
Two children's soiled clothes were observed on the floor of the classroom restroom.

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

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
One child was missing current immunization record in file.

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

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
One infant being fed did not have name on bottle.

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

InspectionApril 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 109 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 554 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 17, 202410 citations recorded10 of 658 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme WeatherRisk level: Medium
Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will determine extreme weather conditions that will cause child to miss or limit outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2024.

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesRisk level: Medium
Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will support children with special needs in there care based on inclusive service requirements.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2024.

746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - DurationRisk level: Medium
Operational Policies did not discuss how long children in their care will participate in indoor and outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2024.

746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding ProvisionsRisk level: Low
Operational Policies did not state where breastfeeding mothers can breastfeed or formula feed their child within the center and other provisions.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2024.

746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - BenefitsRisk level: Medium
Operational Policies did not discuss the benefits of active and outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2024.

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsRisk level: Medium
Parents Rights was not documented in Operational Policies.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2024.

746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing ScreeningRisk level: Medium
Operational Policies did not discuss the procedures for vision and hearing screening.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2024.

746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium
Operational Policies did not discuss the type of physical activities.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2024.

746.501(a)(18)(E) - Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and FootingRisk level: Medium
Operational Policies did not discuss the recommended clothing items children while need to wear to participate in indoor and outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2024.

746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC websiteRisk level: Medium
Operational Policies did not provide the procedures in which parents can access minimum standards online, texas abuse and neglect hotline number and websit, as well as HHSC website.

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

InspectionAugust 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,253 standards cited at this visit

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.