2026-05-07 · 747.5107(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher in the home was not currently serviced. The last service date on the fir extinguisher tag is January 2018.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-15
Handprints Playschool
Licensed Child-Care Home
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Mission / Hidalgo / 78573
- Capacity
- 12
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- January 8, 1993
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.
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Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 3 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated May 7, 2026.
The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated May 28, 2024 to May 7, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
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Summary of the record
This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.
Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for Handprints Playschool in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Records list 3 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-07.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 0 |
| Medium High | 3 |
| 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.
Recent citations in the summary window
2026-05-07 · 747.801(7) · Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
There was no safety documentation available for reivew for emergency drills, fire extinguishers checks, smoke detectors checks, and carbon monoxide checks. The emergency practices form avaiaoble for review was for emergency drills conducted in April 2025.
Correction date recorded: 2026-05-14
2025-05-09 · 747.1313(a) · Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The director and assistant caregiver had expired training in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking; and Pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The expiration date on the training certificates available for review was 4/18/2025.
Correction date recorded: 2025-05-16
Full citation history from HHSC (15)
2026-05-07 · 747.801(7) · Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-14. Correction verified: 2026-05-08.
There was no safety documentation available for reivew for emergency drills, fire extinguishers checks, smoke detectors checks, and carbon monoxide checks. The emergency practices form avaiaoble for review was for emergency drills conducted in April 2025.
2026-05-07 · 747.5107(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-15. Correction verified: 2026-05-08.
The fire extinguisher in the home was not currently serviced. The last service date on the fir extinguisher tag is January 2018.
2025-05-09 · 747.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-19. Correction verified: 2025-06-05.
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's health statement.
2025-05-09 · 747.501(9) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-05-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operational policies reviewed did not include information on Parent Rights. NOTE: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a copy of Prent Rights Form 2987 was shared and added to the operational policies.
2025-05-09 · 747.1313(a) · Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-06-04.
The director and assistant caregiver had expired training in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking; and Pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The expiration date on the training certificates available for review was 4/18/2025.
2024-05-28 · 747.3203 · Medium High
Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-05-28. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During inspection, animal droppings were observed in the playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed the droppings.
2024-05-28 · 747.2102(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-02. Correction verified: 2024-06-04.
Written lesson plans for the week were not available for review at the time of inspection.
2023-06-01 · 747.501(8) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-12. Correction verified: 2023-06-13.
Operational policies were reviewed, the following information is missing: Physical and Outdoor Activity Policy
2023-06-01 · 747.3619 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-12. Correction verified: 2023-06-13.
Four children's records reviewed, one file is missing food allergy plan.
2023-06-01 · 747.1309(d) · Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-15. Correction verified: 2023-06-15.
Two staff records were reviewed and are missing 7-8 hours of annual training, including the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Building and Physical Premises Safety Communicable Disease
2022-07-21 · 747.5113 · High
Installation of Smoke Detectors
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-07-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Smoke Detector at the operation was not working. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider replaced the batteries and tested the smoke detector.
2022-07-21 · 747.3703(b) · Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-04. Correction verified: 2022-08-09.
Health statement for lamb at the operation is missing.
2022-07-21 · 747.3203 · Medium High
Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-04. Correction verified: 2022-08-09.
Inside the operation: toys and children's items are disorganized, there is a fan and chipping paint in the infant area.
2022-07-21 · 747.5331 · High
Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-25. Correction verified: 2022-07-25.
Operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
2022-07-21 · 747.3501 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-04. Correction verified: 2022-08-09.
Out in the playground: grass is overgrown, animal feces were observed and there are household items and garbage accessible to children including exercise weight equipment, a shovel, empty boxes and buckets.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=126636
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.