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Childcare Center|213 3RD STREET, Vanderbilt, TX 77991|(361) 308-6873

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 1728784
Expires: June 24, 2026
Licensed Capacity: 12 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

16 records

January 6, 2026routine#862300508
3 violations found (1 high, 2 medium severity).
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium
Recite: The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.
747.901(5)Corrected 2026-01-09
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
High
Recite: Three animals in the home did not have current vaccinations.
747.3703(a)Corrected 2026-01-16
Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
Medium
Recite: The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.
745.651(2)(B)Corrected 2026-01-07
December 12, 2025routine#862300507
5 violations found (2 high, 3 medium severity).
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium
The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.
747.901(5)Corrected 2025-12-15
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
High
Children's diapers were being changed on the floor where they play.
747.3303(b)Corrected 2025-12-12
Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
Medium
The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.
745.651(2)(B)Corrected 2025-12-15
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
An infant did not have feeding instructions available.
747.2321(a)Corrected 2025-12-15
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
High
Three animals in the home did not have current vaccinations.
747.3703(a)Corrected 2026-01-05
April 29, 2025routine#862300506
1 violation found (1 low severity).
Required Health Statement
Low
One out of three children's records evaluated lacked a health statement on file.
747.611(a)Corrected 2025-05-09
November 20, 2024routine#862300505
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 21, 2024routine#862300504
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
May 13, 2024routine#862300503
5 violations found (5 high severity).
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
High
A child was placed in a chair (with straps fastened) for discipline.
747.2705(10)Corrected 2024-05-13
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
High
A 3 month old was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
747.2326(a)(2)Corrected 2024-05-13
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
High
The gate on the outdoor wooden fence is broken and not attached to the fence. There are several nails protruding from the outdoor wooden fence.
747.3501Corrected 2024-06-10
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
High
One out of four children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.
747.605(6)Corrected 2024-05-15
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
High
An infant was observed in a bouncer and safety straps were not used. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.
747.2307Corrected 2024-05-13
June 12, 2023routine#862300502
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
High
One child with a known food allergy, lacked a food allergy plan on file.
747.3619Corrected 2023-06-19
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
High
Three out of four children's files evaluated lacked a special needs statement on file.
747.605(13)Corrected 2023-06-19
December 14, 2022routine#862300501
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
High
The vehicle used for transporting children registration expired October 2022.
747.5403(c)Corrected 2023-01-09
May 18, 2022routine#862300500
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 26, 2022routine#862300499
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
March 3, 2022routine#862300498
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
January 31, 2022routine#862300497
1 violation found (1 medium severity).
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
One infant feeding instruction has not been completed.
747.2321(a)Corrected 2022-02-01
December 3, 2021routine#862300496
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
High
Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.
747.1303(6)(A)Corrected 2021-12-08
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
High
Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.
747.3935(a)Corrected 2021-12-08
November 23, 2021routine#862300495
9 violations found (6 high, 3 medium severity).
Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Medium
Recite: The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.
747.501(11)Corrected 2021-11-29
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
High
Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.
747.501(6)Corrected 2021-11-29
Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
High
Recite: The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
747.1305(c)Corrected 2021-11-29
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
High
Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.
747.3935(a)Corrected 2021-11-29
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
High
Recite: The vehicle used for transporting children was not available to be evaluated during the inspection.
747.5403(c)Corrected 2021-11-29
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
High
Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.
747.1303(6)(A)Corrected 2021-11-29
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium
Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.
747.501(8)Corrected 2021-11-29
Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
Medium
Recite: The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.
747.501(10)Corrected 2021-11-29
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
High
The newly added fence has screws exposed along the bottom board, posing a hazard. No wax warmers were observed within the children's reach. The grass on the playground has been mowed. No broken glass was observed. Electrical wires have been cut and are now out of the reach of the children.
747.3501Corrected 2021-11-29
November 10, 2021routine#862300494
11 violations found (7 high, 4 medium severity).
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
High
The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.
747.501(6)Corrected 2021-11-12
First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
Medium
The first aid kit lacked cotton balls.
747.3803(a)Corrected 2021-11-12
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium
The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.
747.501(8)Corrected 2021-11-12
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
High
I observed two operating wax warmers within the children's reach. I observed the grass on the playground exceeded 6 inches in most areas. Broken glass was observed on the playground. Electrical wires were exposed on the electric post on the playground and were within the children's reach.
747.3501Corrected 2021-11-12
Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
Medium
The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.
747.501(10)Corrected 2021-11-12
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
High
I observed the vehicle used for transporting children to have an expired inspection sticker.
747.5403(c)Corrected 2021-11-17
Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
High
The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
747.1305(c)Corrected 2021-11-17
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
High
The Director lacked current transportation training.
747.1303(6)(A)Corrected 2021-11-17
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
High
I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.
747.3935(a)Corrected 2021-11-12
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
High
I observed an opening approximately 5 feet on the right side of the backyard, which would allow children to escape.
747.4105Corrected 2021-11-24
Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Medium
The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.
747.501(11)Corrected 2021-11-12
September 27, 2021complaint#862384889
1 violation found (1 high severity).
AP Illegal Operation - Not Listed
High
Based on information gathered, the operation is caring for children without the required permit.
HRC42.052(c)Corrected 2021-10-18

Availability

12 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750 – $1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950 – $1,400

Toddler$850 – $1,250

Preschool$750 – $1,100

School-age$450 – $750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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