A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center LLC

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Whitesboro / Cooke / 76273
Street address: 12935 E Us Highway 82
Phone: (903) 267-3330
Capacity: 62
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 25, 2021
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 15 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 8, 2026.

The same records list 8 cited deficiencies dated February 2, 2024 to August 26, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 6 Medium High).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 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 8 cited deficiencies for A Childs Garden Daycare and Learning Center LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 6 Medium High).

Records list 15 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-08.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	6
Medium	0
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

2026-08-26 · 746.3701 · Medium High

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

An ant nest over a foot in length was found against the wall in the operation's front play area.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-09

2026-03-24 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High

Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

During the inspection, it was found that one of the dirvers for the operation had not completed their annual transportation training.

Correction date recorded: 2026-03-31

2026-02-26 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

During the inspection outlets accessible to children in both the two-year old class and three-year old class were not covered by child safety covers. The Director did immediately locate new outlet covers to cover the outlets when the issue was brought to her attention.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (55)

2026-08-26 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-09. Correction verified: 2026-09-21.
An ant nest over a foot in length was found against the wall in the operation's front play area.
2026-03-24 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-31. Correction verified: 2026-03-27.
During the inspection, it was found that one of the dirvers for the operation had not completed their annual transportation training.
2026-02-26 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection outlets accessible to children in both the two-year old class and three-year old class were not covered by child safety covers. The Director did immediately locate new outlet covers to cover the outlets when the issue was brought to her attention.
2026-02-20 · 746.305(a)(1) · Medium High
Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-03-23. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation's back building suffered major damage during a January 2026 winter storm that rendered the building unsafe for human occupation. The operation did not report this until late February of 2026. The operation has now permanently closed the building.
2025-08-08 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-20. Correction verified: 2025-10-28.
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that the director of the operation had knowledge of concerning behavior by a staff person and continued with that person's employment, even going so far as to rehire them after terminating them previously.
2025-08-08 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-20. Correction verified: 2025-10-28.
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that children in care were abused by daycare staff. It was determined that multiple children in care had photos obtained and utilized to create explicit content.
2025-08-08 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-20. Correction verified: 2025-10-28.
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that the owner blatantly disregarded the safety of the children by allowing children to be exposed to an unsafe person.
2024-02-02 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-01. Correction verified: 2024-04-03.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation an found deficient. A child received medical attention by a health care professional when dirt was accidentally thrown into the child's eyes. The operation did not report the incident within the required time-frame.
2023-03-03 · 746.5625(b) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-10. Correction verified: 2023-03-06.
The child safety alarm was not working properly at the time of inspection.
2023-01-23 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: 2023-02-08.
The operation has not reported the total number of employees that left the operation for the previous year.
2022-11-15 · 746.3421(b) · Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-15. Correction verified: 2022-11-29.
A caregiver used a baby wipe to clean an eight-month-olds hands after a diaper change.
2022-11-15 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-15. Correction verified: 2022-11-29.
An employee did not wash their hands after changing a young child's diaper.
2022-09-26 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-07. Correction verified: 2022-10-10.
The operation has not provided CPR and first aid training for two caregivers.
2022-08-24 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-24. Correction verified: 2022-09-08.
A vehicle used to transport children did not contain a fire extinguisher.
2022-08-24 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-09. Correction verified: 2022-09-26.
Two caregivers present and observed caring for infants during inspection did not have current first aid and CPR.
2022-08-24 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-26. Correction verified: 2022-09-06.
A caregiver who transports children did not have the required 2 hour annual trainings.
2022-07-13 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-03. Correction verified: 2022-08-24.
Two caregivers present and observed caring for infants during inspection did not have current first aid and CPR.
2022-07-13 · 746.1301(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-27. Correction verified: 2022-08-11.
Two caregiver records did not have documentation of completed orientation.
2022-07-13 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-27. Correction verified: 2022-08-12.
One child's record was missing the following immunizations: 2 DTAP, 1 HepB, 1 Polio, 2 PCV, and 1 Hib.
2022-07-13 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-13. Correction verified: 2022-08-11.
The operation was recited for not properly following the requirements of the corrective action.
2022-07-13 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-27. Correction verified: 2022-08-11.
The primary infant caregiver that has been employed for over 90 days does not have the required 24 hours of pre-service.
2022-07-13 · 746.2803(4)(D) · Medium
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-13. Correction verified: 2022-08-24.
Based on observations made during inspection and information gathered, a four year old child was observed separated from the group for more than four minutes.
2022-07-01 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-01. Correction verified: 2022-07-13.
The permit holder/director has failed to maintain consistent compliance with the minimum standards.
2022-07-01 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-01. Correction verified: 2022-07-13.
Caregiver in the Infant A class served a child sitting at the table a snack on the bare table.
2022-07-01 · 746.2403(6) · Medium High
Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-01. Correction verified: 2022-07-13.
A classroom with a specified age group of 12-17 months, is being used as a passageway to the outside area.
2022-07-01 · 746.2101(a) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-01. Correction verified: 2022-07-13.
During inspection, an infant classroom was observed using wading pools during water activities. There were seven infants observed, with the youngest being ten months old, and three caregivers present.
2022-06-09 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-15. Correction verified: 2022-07-01.
The permit holder/director has failed to maintain consistent compliance with the minimum standards.
2022-06-09 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-09. Correction verified: 2022-07-01.
Based on external documentation reviewed and information gathered during inspection, the director has not been maintaining attendance.
2022-06-09 · 745.8641 · High
Requirements during evaluation or probation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-15. Correction verified: 2022-08-11.
During corrective action evaluation, the operation has not met transition log requirements or observation requirements as set by CCR Inspector and Supervisor.
2022-06-07 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-30. Correction verified: 2022-07-01.
Based on information gathered during the investigation, the operation's staff and director have been taking children through an unlicensed space, into the director's office for separation when "acting out." The space presents a number of hazards to the children. There is broken tile through the entrance to the space and building materials.
2022-06-07 · 746.2803(4)(D) · Medium
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-30. Correction verified: 2022-07-01.
Based on information gathered during the investigation, the director/permit holder has been separating children from the group for more than one minute per age.
2022-04-19 · 746.1305(b) · Medium High
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-20. Correction verified: 2022-04-20.
One caregiver supervising children in the infant room does not have documentation of pre-service trainings completed
2022-04-19 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-26. Correction verified: 2022-05-04.
Two children at the operation do not have updated immunization records on file.
2022-04-19 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-19. Correction verified: 2022-05-04.
An child in the Infant B classrooms was observed in one restrictive device for more than 20 minutes.
2022-04-19 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-19. Correction verified: 2022-05-04.
Infant A and Toddler classroom's were both observed to have infants in seats without using the safety straps.
2022-04-19 · 746.603(a)(6) · Low
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-03. Correction verified: 2022-05-03.
One child at the operation does not have hearing and vision results on file.
2022-03-25 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-08. Correction verified: 2022-04-07.
The operation has three children records that do not have signed statements of policies received on file.
2022-03-25 · 746.603(a)(6) · Low
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-11. Correction verified: 2022-04-06.
One children does not have hearing and vision results on file.
2022-03-25 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-11. Correction verified: 2022-04-07.
One caregiver is missing the following required topics: Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
2022-02-25 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-01. Correction verified: 2022-03-16.
Two infant feeding plans have not be signed and updated as required.
2022-02-14 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-24. Correction verified: 2022-02-25.
An 18 month old child in the Three's classroom does not have admission information on file at the operation.
2022-02-14 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-14. Correction verified: 2022-02-25.
A caregiver in the Two's class was observed not washing their hands following diapering. A caregiver in the Pre-K classroom was observed not washing their hands prior to handing food.
2022-02-14 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-14. Correction verified: 2022-02-25.
The operation was observed using a YouTube video with visual aid during nap time in a multiple classroom space.
2022-01-28 · 746.301(2) · Medium
Notification of Change in Space
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-28. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
The operation did not notify regulations of changes to the infant room.
2022-01-28 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-11. Correction verified: 2022-02-01.
The one has one child has been enrolled at the operation over one year without a health statement. Another child's admission packet health statement section was completed.
2022-01-28 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-28. Correction verified: 2022-02-14.
Infants and Toddlers were observed being placed at a table to eat snack, without hand washing.
2022-01-06 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-13.
Two infant's written feeding plan have not been signed and updated by a parent/guardian.
2022-01-06 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-06. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
The Infant II/ Toddler classroom had a specified age group of 12-17 months with six children in care and one caregiver.
2021-12-21 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-21. Correction verified: 2022-01-06.
One infant's written feeding plan has not been signed by a parent/guardian.
2021-12-21 · 746.1203(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-21. Correction verified: 2022-01-06.
Caregiver in the mixed group classroom did not know how many children were in care, after transitioning from the restroom.
2021-11-16 · 746.2409(a)(9) · High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
The operation has one crib that does not have documentation showing manufacturer type.
2021-11-16 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-03. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.
Promotion of Physical Activity, section has not been added to the operational polices.
2021-11-16 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-15.
Three children records do not have immunization records on file.
2021-11-16 · 746.5617(a)(1) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-16. Correction verified: 2021-12-21.
The operation has not been carrying a list of children being transported.
2021-11-16 · 746.2417(1) · Medium
Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-16. Correction verified: 2021-12-21.
Based on information gathered during inspection and external documentation reviewed, the operations infants have not been allowed time for outdoor play.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1354703

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.