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Texas HHSC records list 15 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 23, 2026.
The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated November 17, 2023 to May 7, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 4 Medium High).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 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.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for Handprints Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 4 Medium High).
Records list 15 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-23.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| 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.
2025-05-07 · 746.2419(7) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed an 8 month old infant in crib falling asleep with their halfway full bottle. This was brought to the caregiver attention and corrected while Licensing was present.
Corrected at inspection
2024-04-09 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a full walk through of the building, it was observed two holes in the walls of the cafeteria area.
Correction date recorded: 2024-04-23
2024-04-09 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During an inspection of the operation, it was observed a caregiver yelling at a child when the child would not listen. The child was not hurt and the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
Correction date recorded: 2024-04-09
2025-05-07 · 746.2419(7) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-05-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed an 8 month old infant in crib falling asleep with their halfway full bottle. This was brought to the caregiver attention and corrected while Licensing was present.
2024-04-09 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-09. Correction verified: 2024-04-24.
During an inspection of the operation, it was observed a caregiver yelling at a child when the child would not listen. The child was not hurt and the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
2024-04-09 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-23. Correction verified: 2024-04-24.
During a full walk through of the building, it was observed two holes in the walls of the cafeteria area.
2024-03-13 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-03. Correction verified: 2024-04-24.
During the walk through it was observed the playground lacking enough mulch under the slides and swings.
2023-12-21 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-11. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was seen using a cell phone upon entering a room and staying on the cell phone for a period of time when first taking over care of a class.
2023-12-21 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-11. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation. A caregiver was determined to not provide proper supervision when a group of children wandered into the restroom by themselves for around 9 minutes before the caregiver noticed.
2023-11-17 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-22. Correction verified: 2024-01-02.
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient. A caregiver pull a child's ear as a form of punishment.
2023-09-11 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-30. Correction verified: 2023-11-28.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child's hair.
2023-05-12 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-30. Correction verified: 2023-07-14.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.
2023-04-19 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-19. Correction verified: 2023-06-02.
During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.
2023-04-19 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-19. Correction verified: 2023-06-02.
Annual training records were not made available.
2023-04-19 · 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: 2023-05-19. Correction verified: 2023-06-02.
During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.
2023-04-14 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-14. Correction verified: 2023-04-19.
Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.
2023-04-14 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-08. Correction verified: 2023-05-12.
Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.
2023-04-14 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-15. Correction verified: 2023-05-22.
It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.
2023-04-14 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-08. Correction verified: 2023-05-12.
Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child's on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.
2023-04-14 · 746.5619 · Medium High
Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-23. Correction verified: 2023-07-13.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.
2023-03-28 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-12.
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.
2022-11-23 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-28. Correction verified: 2023-01-10.
During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.
2022-06-28 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-18. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.
2022-06-28 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-18. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.
2022-06-23 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-07. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.
2022-03-28 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-28. Correction verified: 2022-03-31.
Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.
2022-01-31 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-11. Correction verified: 2022-02-23.
Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.
2021-12-07 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-14. Correction verified: 2021-12-13.
The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.
2021-12-07 · 746.2417(1) · Medium
Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-14. Correction verified: 2021-12-13.
The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1367794
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.