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Texas HHSC records list 5 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 8, 2026.
The same records list 12 cited deficiencies dated June 26, 2024 to May 21, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 7 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 9 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 9 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 12 cited deficiencies for Helping Hands Child Care in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 7 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-08.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 7 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-05-21 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Two caregivers were caring for 7 children of varying ages including infants in a toddler room during the naptime. The children combined were five toddler children and two infants. There was more than 18 month difference between the youngest child and oldest child in the group.…
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-21
2026-05-21 · 746.3317(8) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
A bowl with fruit was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. Note: This was addressed during inspection and the fruit was removed from the bowl and stored in a sealed plastic bag.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-21
2026-05-21 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The transportation vehicle's passengers side door did not open from the outside only from the inside of the vehicle.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-26
2026-05-21 · 746.3505(f) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-21. Correction verified: 2026-06-08.
A soiled diaper was observed in an uncovered trash can in a children restroom. This posed a hazard as the soiled diaper was accessible to children in care.
2026-05-21 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-01. Correction verified: 2026-06-08.
There were no time sheets available for review for both directors.
2026-05-21 · 746.2205(a)(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The activity plan posted in the pre-k room was not current. The date on the activity plan was for the week of 5/11-15/2026. Note:This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the current activity plan was posted.
2026-05-21 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 3 of 4 children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required information was obtained for each child and placed in the transportation vehicle binder.
2026-05-21 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-26. Correction verified: 2026-06-08.
The transportation vehicle's passengers side door did not open from the outside only from the inside of the vehicle.
2026-05-21 · 746.3317(8) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-21. Correction verified: 2026-06-08.
A bowl with fruit was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. Note: This was addressed during inspection and the fruit was removed from the bowl and stored in a sealed plastic bag.
2026-05-21 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-21. Correction verified: 2026-06-08.
Two caregivers were caring for 7 children of varying ages including infants in a toddler room during the naptime. The children combined were five toddler children and two infants. There was more than 18 month difference between the youngest child and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 7 months of age and the oldest child was 34 months of age.
2025-06-02 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-06-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A can of lysol disinfectant spray and plastic trash bags were observed under a sink in the toddler room. This posed a safety hazard as the door to the cabinet did not have a safety latch and items were accessivle to children. A small wasp nest and wasps were observed in the toddler playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the disinfectant spray, and plastic bags were removed from under the sink and stored in an area out of children's reach. The wasp nest was also removed during inspection.
2025-06-02 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-13. Correction verified: 2025-06-04.
3 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.
2024-06-26 · 746.4503(a) · Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-06-27.
Four children under 4 years old did not have cot/mat to sleep on.
2024-06-26 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-10. Correction verified: 2024-06-27.
Last Health / Sanitation inspection was conducted on 05/04/2023.
2024-06-26 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-10. Correction verified: 2024-07-22.
Operation has a caterpillar Climb-N-Crawl structure in the toddler's playground, the structure is installed directly onto artificial grass turf.
2023-08-01 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-08. Correction verified: 2023-08-03.
Six staff training records were reviewed. One staff member last completed transportation on 12/2020.
2023-08-01 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-08. Correction verified: 2023-08-01.
Report for fire inspection conducted 12/30/2022 was not available for review at the time of inspection.
2022-08-23 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-30. Correction verified: 2022-09-01.
One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
2022-08-23 · 746.2411(2)(B) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-30. Correction verified: 2022-08-29.
Napping play-yards have 1-4 in gaps between mat and play-yard edge.
2022-08-23 · 746.2405(2) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-24. Correction verified: 2022-08-29.
Four non-walking infants under the age of 12 were present and there are only three napping play-yards at operation.
2022-08-23 · 746.801(12) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-30. Correction verified: 2022-08-24.
Most recent sanitation report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
2021-10-13 · 746.5207(a)(3) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-14. Correction verified: 2021-10-14.
The Emergency Evacuation & Relocation diagram in the operation did not have the designated location to meet outside.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1064609
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.