Howe KinderCare

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Howe / Grayson / 75459
Street address: 105 Doyle St
Phone: (903) 532-9663
Capacity: 188
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: May 31, 2024
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 26 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 12, 2026.

The same records list 27 cited deficiencies dated May 22, 2024 to July 9, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 14 High, 11 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 27 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 27 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 27 cited deficiencies for Howe KinderCare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (14 High, 11 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 26 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-12.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	14
Medium High	11
Medium	2
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

2026-07-09 · 746.2805(3) · High

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

A caregiver was moving infant children at the operation by one arm.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-07

2026-07-09 · 746.1201(1) · High

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

A caregiver at the operation cursed in the presence of children in care.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-07

2026-07-09 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

Caregivers at the operation were found to use their personal phones while caring for children.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-07

Full citation history from HHSC (27)

2026-07-09 · 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: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-12.
Caregivers at the operation were found to use their personal phones while caring for children.
2026-07-09 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-12.
A caregiver at the operation cursed in the presence of children in care.
2026-07-09 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-12.
A caregiver was moving infant children at the operation by one arm.
2026-06-12 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-12. Correction verified: 2026-06-12.
A caregiver with an inactive status on their background check was in a classroom. During the inspection, the caregiver left the operation.
2026-05-07 · 746.1305(b) · Medium High
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-04. Correction verified: 2026-06-12.
Two new caregivers did not have any documentation of completed pre-service training.
2026-05-07 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-04. Correction verified: 2026-06-12.
The loose fill around the main play structure was measured at between 1 to 5 inches in different spots in the strcutures use zone. This structure requires 6 inches of loose fill.
2026-05-07 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-04. Correction verified: 2026-06-12.
A log bridge on a play structure had a log not secured to the bridge with exposed screws. Addtionally, netting installed on this bridge was ripped in several places.
2026-05-07 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-04. Correction verified: 2026-06-12.
An unlocked fuse box was accessbile to 4 and and 5 year old children in the pre-kindergarten classroom.
2026-05-07 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-04. Correction verified: 2026-06-12.
During the annual inspection, the operation did not have a current annual fire inspection on file at the operation.
2025-11-18 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-18. Correction verified: 2025-11-19.
During an inspection at the operation, a caregiver was observed to be present in a classroom with children while having a pending background check.
2025-10-10 · 746.4305 · Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-05. Correction verified: 2025-11-18.
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A group of children were playing outdoors in an area which was not enclosed with a fence. This group included children who were younger than five years old.
2025-10-10 · 746.401(5) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-05. Correction verified: 2025-11-18.
During the inspection, a written activity plan was not posted for the school-aged group of children.
2025-10-10 · 746.1003(2) · Medium
Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-05. Correction verified: 2025-11-18.
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A director allowed a group of children, which included children under the age of five, to play outdoors in an unfenced area. Another director was unaware that the group of children played outdoors in the unfenced area.
2025-08-28 · 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: 2025-09-26. Correction verified: 2025-10-09.
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not supervise a child who climbed on top of a table and pulled it over and onto the child's foot.
2024-10-21 · 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: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-13.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it has been determined that two children had been left unattended in a classroom.
2024-10-21 · 746.307(b)(4) · High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-01. Correction verified: 2024-11-13.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained through interviews, it has been determined that parents were not notified immediately after two children were left unattended in a classroom.
2024-08-23 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-26. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
The border on a carpet in the toddler room has exposed metal. The infant room has damaged floor tiles.
2024-08-20 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
A caregiver's vape pen was on the floor and a child was able to access it.
2024-08-20 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
Documentation was obtained providing information that multiple rooms were out of ratio on multiple days.
2024-08-14 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-26. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver has yelled at children in care.
2024-08-14 · 746.1003(3) · High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-26. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, the director placed a caregiver in an age group that did not align with the caregiver's skills or abilities.
2024-08-14 · 746.1203(5) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-26. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver routinely did not interact positively with a group of children.
2024-08-14 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-26. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver pushed a child when the child was not following the caregiver's directions.
2024-08-14 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-26. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver has used harsh and profane language in the presence of children.
2024-07-02 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-30. Correction verified: 2024-07-31.
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child up from their arms, causing the child to become injured.
2024-06-13 · 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: 2024-06-14. Correction verified: 2024-06-26.
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver left a child unsupervised outside for at least twenty minutes.
2024-05-22 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-27. Correction verified: 2024-05-28.
The insulation in the front room of the school age area is in need of repair.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1475365

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.