The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Alice / Jim Wells / 78332
Street address: 814 Mcmaster Rd
Phone: (361) 396-4255
Capacity: 22
Ages served: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 12, 2026
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 10 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 16, 2026.

The same records list 25 cited deficiencies dated August 1, 2025 to June 18, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 9 Medium High, 13 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 24 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 24 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 25 cited deficiencies for The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 9 Medium High, 13 Medium).

Records list 10 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-16.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	9
Medium	13
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

2026-06-18 · 746.901 · Medium

Required Personnel Records

Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-22

2026-06-18 · 746.2203(a) · Medium

Written Activity Plans

Activity plan for the week was not available for review.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-18

2026-05-14 · 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

Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-18

Full citation history from HHSC (25)

2026-06-18 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-18. Correction verified: 2026-06-25.
Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
2026-06-18 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-22. Correction verified: 2026-06-25.
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
2026-05-14 · 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: 2026-05-18. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
2026-03-27 · 746.2505(4)(C) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-04-24.
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
2026-03-27 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-01. Correction verified: 2026-05-14.
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
2026-03-27 · 746.113(a) · Medium High
Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-31. Correction verified: 2026-04-24.
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
2026-03-27 · 746.2205(a)(4) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-04-24.
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
2026-03-27 · 746.2501(1) · Medium
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-04-24.
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
2026-03-27 · 746.3313(1) · Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-04-24.
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
2026-03-27 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-04-24.
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
2025-11-24 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-19. Correction verified: 2025-12-08.
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
2025-11-24 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-19. Correction verified: 2025-12-08.
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
2025-11-24 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-11-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
2025-11-24 · 746.401(6) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-19. Correction verified: 2025-12-19.
Daily food menu was not available for review.
2025-11-24 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-07. Correction verified: 2026-01-07.
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
2025-11-24 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-07. Correction verified: 2026-01-07.
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
2025-10-01 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-03. Correction verified: 2025-11-06.
Activity plan was not available for review.
2025-10-01 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-02. Correction verified: 2025-10-02.
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
2025-10-01 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-03. Correction verified: 2025-11-06.
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
2025-10-01 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-24. Correction verified: 2025-11-24.
Three employee files were not available for review.
2025-08-01 · 746.4807(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-04. Correction verified: 2025-08-07.
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
2025-08-01 · 746.4603(5) · Medium High
Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-04. Correction verified: 2025-08-07.
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
2025-08-01 · 746.5531 · High
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-04. Correction verified: 2025-08-07.
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
2025-08-01 · 746.4701(c) · Medium High
Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-04. Correction verified: 2025-08-07.
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
2025-08-01 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-04. Correction verified: 2025-08-07.
CPSC form was not available for review.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1509758

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.