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Licensed Center in YOAKUM, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 13, 2012

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
124 E GONZALES ST, YOAKUM, TX 77995 3304
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
August 13, 2012
Operation number
1354110
Licensed capacity
89 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record4
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,787
Citations recorded28
Record coversFebruary 8, 2022 – July 21, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High9
Medium High12
Medium6
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 21, 20261 citation recorded1 of 851 standards cited at this visit
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low
2 out of 8 employee files lacked the pre employment affidavit.

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

InspectionAugust 26, 20251 citation recorded1 of 419 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in June 2024.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 322 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 522 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 24, 20241 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.

Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 16, 20244 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm and it was not reported to Child Care Regulation.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was grabbed roughly by a caregiver, and it was not reported to the parents timely.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane LanguageRisk level: High
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 8, 20247 citations recorded7 of 419 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statementRisk level: Medium
One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.

Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatmentRisk level: Medium
Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.

Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High
One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.

Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.

Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsRisk level: High
One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 15, 20231 citation recorded1 of 301 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
Two Classrooms had cleaning supplies out in reach to children and one classroom had one electrical outlet not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection.

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

InspectionJanuary 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportDecember 12, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and DatedRisk level: Medium High
The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.

Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 17, 20224 citations recorded4 of 497 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
The last documented fire drill was February 2022.

Correction verified by the state on August 24, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 monthsRisk level: Medium High
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.

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

746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation TrainingRisk level: Medium High
The director lacked current transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 7, 20226 citations recorded6 of 427 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2209 - Posting of Activity PlanRisk level: Medium
One classroom was observed not having the current activity plan posted in the Toddler Classroom.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2022.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
Two children's records reviewed did not have the completed designated contact information on the admisison form at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with ParentRisk level: Medium High
Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.

Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 11, 20222 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed for the year.

Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 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.