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Licensed Center in HICO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 6, 2008

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 211 S WALNUT ST, HICO, TX 76457 6296
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 6, 2008
Operation number: 875860
Licensed capacity: 45 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	18
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,038
Citations recorded	27
Record covers	June 29, 2022 – April 8, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	14
Medium	6

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 485 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportFebruary 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 21, 20251 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High

Two small garbage cans were observed on the playground area without lids and accessible to children. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.

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

ReportOctober 20, 20255 citations recorded5 of 10 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff engaged in personal cell phone use while responsible for supervising children in the classroom,

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by CaregiverRisk level: Medium

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that written activity plans were not being followed.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when caregivers yelled at children.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

The last fire drill documented was observed to have been completed in July 2025.

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

746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that employees used prohibited punishment at the operation when discipling their own children.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 8, 20251 citation recorded1 of 721 standards cited at this visit

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The last gas leak inspection was observed to have been completed in April of 2023. The gas leak test was scheduled during the inspection..

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportSeptember 7, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used poor judgement when speaking to a child using inappropriate language.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 8, 20242 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that corporal punishment and threats of corporal punishment were used. One caregiver was found to use threats of corporal punishment and to have used a fly swatter and their hand to discipline children.

Correction verified by the state on September 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children in care.

Correction verified by the state on September 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 13, 20242 citations recorded2 of 548 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

3 out of the 5 caregivers file selected for review were missing required training topics related to health and safety.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

The operation has not documented a fire drill since January 2024, This was corrected at inspection today when the operation practiced and documented the fire drill.

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

InspectionSeptember 28, 20232 citations recorded2 of 50 standards cited at this visit

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

Personnel that transport children in care did not have current transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accidentRisk level: Medium High

The booster seats located in the transportation van were expired.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 2, 20231 citation recorded1 of 734 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 new employee was clocked in and on the play yard with children in care and other caregivers and the background check is still pending,The caregiver was sent home which brought the operation into compliance.

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 8, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 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

An 11 month-old child was observed sleeping in a crib and a blanket was covering the infant. The blanket was removed during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 24, 20233 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

4 outlets observed without proper covers. This was corrected when the covers were replaced. There were fans within reach of children in 3 classrooms. The fans were removed during the inspection.

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

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, DateRisk level: Medium High

A bottle of Tylenol was in an infant's cubby. There was no authorization form, the medication was expired, and it was for 2?11-year-olds. This was corrected on-site during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the classroom during this inspection. The risk was mitigated because the child was not present, and the medication seal had not been broken, so no Tylenol had been given to this child.

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

746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of IssuanceRisk level: Medium

Providers must update their insurance on their portal annually.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

ReportApril 20, 20231 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

It was determined a caregiver has left their classroom occasionally to open the secondary door.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 8, 20224 citations recorded4 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High

It was determined the prek class were spending outdoor time in the drive-thru covered awning of the church. There was no fence and this a non-licensed space. The children came back inside bringing the operation into compliance.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

A 7 month old child was observed sitting in a stroller in the school age class. The oldest child in this group was 11 years old. The infant was removed from the classroom bringing the operation into compliance.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedRisk level: Medium High

A box fan was being used in the prek class, and it was on top of the short file cabinet. The fan was in reach of the children in care. It was determined the prek classroom was outside in a breeze way, and the caregiver took the child inside the Gym to use the restroom. There were multiple paint containers and a can of lysol on the floor in the restoom. This was corrected when the children came into the main building and had no additional need to use the bathroom in the gym. Verbal TA was provided at he last inspection regarding the fans.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned ActivitiesRisk level: Medium

Children in the school age class were observed playing games on their personal cell phones and IPads. Based on observations, this was not a structured planned activity with a educational purpose. The devices were put up during the inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 29, 20223 citations recorded3 of 441 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium

Of the 5 children records reviewed, complete names, addresses, and phone number of emergency contact and emergency treatment authorizations were missing, one child had no enrollment form.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2022.

746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service TrainingRisk level: Medium High

It was found that various training records were not available. Some employee have not completed the 24 hours in annual training, annual reporting abuse is not in the training records, and one employee that only works summers, had no training hours.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The infant class had 6 children, 2 -11 month olds, 2 -16 month olds, and 2 20 month old. The group had 1 caregiver. The group was out of ratio. This was corrected when one of the children were moved to another room which brought the operation into compliance.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2022.

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.