Childrens Depot

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Pipe Creek / Bandera / 78063
Street address: 133 Deer Forest Dr
Phone: (830) 510-4767
Capacity: 102
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 7, 1997
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 5 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 25, 2026.

The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated January 18, 2024 to September 3, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 1 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

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.

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 Childrens Depot in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 1 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-25.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	1
Medium	3
Medium Low	1
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

2025-09-03 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium

Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

The operational policies were lacking the parent's rights section.

Correction date recorded: 2025-09-08

2025-09-03 · 746.5101(a) · High

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation did not have a fire inspection completed in over 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed on 02/21/2024.

Correction date recorded: 2025-10-01

2025-09-03 · 746.401(2) · Medium

Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

The most recent licensing inspection was not posted. The last one available was from 01/29/2024. This was corrected at inspection when the most recent licensing inspection form was printed and posted.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (27)

2025-09-03 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The most recent licensing inspection was not posted. The last one available was from 01/29/2024. This was corrected at inspection when the most recent licensing inspection form was printed and posted.
2025-09-03 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-01. Correction verified: 2025-09-30.
The operation did not have a fire inspection completed in over 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed on 02/21/2024.
2025-09-03 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-08. Correction verified: 2025-09-18.
The operational policies were lacking the parent's rights section.
2024-01-29 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-05. Correction verified: 2024-02-05.
The playground had piles of leaves in the corner of the playground.
2024-01-29 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-12. Correction verified: 2024-02-12.
Four out of five staff records reviewed were lacking training in emergency preparedness plan, emergency food allergies, building and premise safety and handling and storing of hazardous materials.
2024-01-29 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-19. Correction verified: 2024-02-19.
The annual fire inspection was last conducted in August of 2022 and has not been re-done.
2024-01-18 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-20. Correction verified: 2024-01-19.
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
2023-07-26 · 746.1013(a) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-26. Correction verified: 2023-08-09.
Person in charge was unaware she was in charge.
2023-07-16 · 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: 2023-08-01. Correction verified: 2023-08-09.
The child sought medical attention; however, the operation did not report the injury to licensing.
2023-07-16 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-01. Correction verified: 2023-08-09.
Based on video footage and interviews, a caregiver did not use good judgment when holding a child by wrist and pulled them off the ground.
2023-07-16 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-08. Correction verified: 2023-08-07.
The staff lacked a current face-to-face first aid and CPR card.
2023-07-16 · 746.307(e) · Medium Low
Parental Notification of Infestation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-01. Correction verified: 2023-08-09.
All parents were not notified in writing when multiple children attended the daycare with lice.
2023-07-16 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-01. Correction verified: 2023-08-09.
Based on information gathered via video footage and interviews, a caregiver used prohibited punishments by grabbing and pushing a child.
2023-07-16 · 746.707 · Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-26. Correction verified: 2023-07-27.
The operation did not provide an incident/illness report signed by parent and provider.
2023-05-31 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-07. Correction verified: 2023-06-29.
Caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment.
2023-05-31 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-07. Correction verified: 2023-06-29.
The Director had 20 hours of the required thirty hours of training for the last full year of employment.
2023-05-31 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-14. Correction verified: 2023-06-29.
Staff lacked a current face to face CPR
2023-05-31 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-05-31. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. CI: This was corrected at inspection when a form was completed and posted.
2023-05-31 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-07. Correction verified: 2023-06-26.
One staff personnel record lacked a signed affidavit.
2023-01-26 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One child was observed eating on the bare table. CI:This was corrected when plate was given to the teacher to use.
2023-01-26 · 746.3317(8) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Leftover macaroni from lunch was left uncovered. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the food was thrown away
2023-01-24 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-31. Correction verified: 2023-02-13.
Caregivers showed a lack of judgment by using prohibited punishments and not following meal patterns.
2023-01-24 · 746.2805(8) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-31. Correction verified: 2023-02-13.
Based on interviews a child who screams while throwing a tantrum was placed in the restroom until the screaming had stopped.
2023-01-24 · 746.3301(b) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-31. Correction verified: 2023-02-13.
Based on interviews and observations children are given a cup of milk and are required to drink all of their milk and give the empty cup to a caregiver prior to being offered their lunch.
2023-01-24 · 746.3311(c) · Medium
Nutrition - Children encouraged but not forced to eat
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-31. Correction verified: 2023-02-13.
During lunch, the fruit was observed to be withheld until the majority or all the food on the plate had been consumed by each child. A caregiver was heard during the inspection telling a child to eat their green beans and then she can have her fruit.
2022-07-13 · 746.611(a)(3) · Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-20. Correction verified: 2022-07-18.
One of six children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
2022-07-13 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-10. Correction verified: 2022-08-09.
The last fire inspection available for review was conducted on 01/07/2021.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=146271

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.