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Texas records · GOLIAD County · GOLIAD

It's A Small World Nursery School

Licensed Center in GOLIAD, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 21, 2013

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
215 S MARKET, GOLIAD, TX 77963
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
May 21, 2013
Operation number
1401726
Licensed capacity
49 children
Ages served
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 record28
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record5
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,598
Citations recorded34
Record coversNovember 16, 2021 – July 9, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High10
Medium High17
Medium7

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 211 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 217 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 17, 20252 citations recorded2 of 417 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High
Two out of four personnel files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.

Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1403(a)(6)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High
Two out of four personnel files evaluated lacked current transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 19, 20252 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3001(1) - Field Trips - Signed PermissionRisk level: Medium High
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, the operation did not obtain signed parent permission for a walking field trip to the park.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General PublicRisk level: Medium High
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, the staff were over child/caregiver ratio by twenty-five children. The youngest child on the field trip to the public park was 19 months old, therefore the child/caregiver ratio is one child to one caregiver. There were three caregivers with 28 children.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 24, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During naptime their were 34 children present in one group and their ages were 18 months-5 years old. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. There were two caregivers present. The group was out of ratio by 4 children. Standards state that the maximum group size for the specified age of 3 is 30 children.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 23, 20251 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child by the arm.

Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 50 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 446 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 16, 20251 citation recorded1 of 410 standards cited at this visit
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High
The operational policies were not complete.

Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 9, 20241 citation recorded1 of 232 standards cited at this visit
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
The Director failed to utilize tools provided by Child Care Regulation for observing staff monthly, resulting in non-compliance at the time of review.

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

InspectionJuly 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 186 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 14, 20241 citation recorded1 of 246 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High
Three caregivers lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 24 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 2, 20245 citations recorded5 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet TrainingRisk level: High
Based on information provided, a caregiver has placed children in time out for having potty accidents.

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

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
Based on information gathered, a caregiver has spanked several children while in care.

Correction verified by the state on March 26, 2024. 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 has hit school age children on the head or in the face with a folder.

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

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
A caregiver has pulled children by their hair, ear, and grabbed them by their cheeks and arm.

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

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High
A caregiver has used an adult size apron to restrict children to chairs by wrapping the apron around the child and around the chair and tying it.

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

InspectionJanuary 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 231 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 4, 20232 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver was left alone with 21 children outside and the specified age was 4 years old. This put the caregiver out of ratio by 3 children.

Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2023. 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
A child was left alone in the gym unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportDecember 1, 20233 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a 16-month-old child was in a space with older children.

Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a 16-month-old child was with a group of children that were 18 months older.

Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In CareRisk level: Medium High
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a 16-month-old child was enrolled at the operation and the operation did not notify Childcare Regulation.

Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 14, 20232 citations recorded2 of 686 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesRisk level: Medium
The operational policies were not available for review during the inspection.

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

746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
The director lacked twenty hours of annual training for the period evaluated.

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

InspectionFebruary 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportDecember 14, 20221 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic childRisk level: Medium High
Based on information gathered, a child was served a food containing peanuts, which the child was allergic to.

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

InspectionDecember 1, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability InsuranceRisk level: Medium
RECITE: The operation lacked documentation of liability insurance in the portal.

Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2022.

InspectionNovember 16, 20222 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability InsuranceRisk level: Medium
RECITE: The operation lacked documentation of liability insurance in the portal.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2022.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
RECITE: There was no loose fill observed under the swings.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2022.

InspectionOctober 25, 20225 citations recorded5 of 542 standards cited at this visit
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability InsuranceRisk level: Medium
The operation lacked documentation of liability insurance in the portal.

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

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium
The building and grounds checklist was last updated August 2022.

Correction verified by the state on November 16, 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
There was no loose fill observed under the swings.

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

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest TimesRisk level: Medium
The children aged two years old to five years old were observed watching hocus pocus during naptime.

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

746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service TrainingRisk level: Medium High
One out of five caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment, the caregiver lacked five hours.

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

InspectionDecember 1, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 19, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 16, 20214 citations recorded4 of 651 standards cited at this visit
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
Swing area was observed to not have sufficient loose-fill.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
I observed 2 electrical cords (lamp and fan) not being affixed to the wall, posing a safety hazard to the children. I also observed a piece of inside play equipment to have a large crack, which could pose a risk to the children.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4601(6) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing SurfaceRisk level: High
I observed 2 pieces of playground equipment not anchored to the ground, exposing the metal rail base.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Caregiver is lacking 8 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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