2026-02-19 · 746.901(11) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two employee files still lacked orientation.
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-06
In His Hands Day Care
Licensed Center
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Canyon / Randall / 79015
- Street address
- 1818 4th Ave
- Phone
- (806) 655-5437
- Capacity
- 190
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 07:15 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- December 20, 1999
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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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 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated February 19, 2026.
The same records list 10 cited deficiencies dated March 20, 2024 to February 19, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 4 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 10 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 10 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 10 cited deficiencies for In His Hands Day Care in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 4 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-02-19.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 4 |
| 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
2026-02-03 · 746.4805(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
The side access did not have adequate 6 feet use zone and children were observed using the equipment.
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-03
2026-02-03 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature and parent signature.
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-20
Full citation history from HHSC (12)
2026-02-19 · 746.901(11) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-06. Correction verified: 2026-03-12.
Two employee files still lacked orientation.
2026-02-03 · 746.901(11) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-19.
Three employee files lacked orientation.
2026-02-03 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-20. Correction verified: 2026-02-19.
A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature and parent signature.
2026-02-03 · 746.4805(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-03. Correction verified: 2026-02-19.
The side access did not have adequate 6 feet use zone and children were observed using the equipment.
2025-02-27 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-17. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was thumping children on their hands as a means to stop unwanted behavior for discipline.
2025-02-27 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-17. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver disciplined a child inappropriately. The child was asked to put down a handful of rocks and then the caregiver grabbed the child by the arm in an attempt to get the child to release the rocks.
2024-03-20 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-29. Correction verified: 2024-03-25.
Five infants in the infant classroom were past due on infant feeding instructions requiring to be updated in the last 30 days that are consuming formula or breastmilk.
2024-03-20 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-20. Correction verified: 2024-04-02.
One slide on the younger children playground has screws that pose a hazard to children in care. Two screws have broken from the plastic and poses a pinch hazard, and one screw protrudes up and is a pinch hazard. Additionally, the older children playground has a metal post protruding from the ground and is a trip hazard. This was corrected at inspection with the slide removed and the metal post was pulled up and removed.
2024-03-20 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-20. Correction verified: 2024-04-02.
One classroom with a specified age group of 12-17 month old infants required two staff members in the classroom with the 8 children in care but only had one staff member observed in the classroom upon entry of the room at inspections. The caregiver that left the classroom to utilize the restroom, promptly returned and the classroom was back in ratio during nap time.
2024-03-20 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-02.
Two medications required for known food allergies is expired and is in need of replacing.
2023-04-19 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-19. Correction verified: 2023-05-03.
One classroom with infants and toddlers was observed during snack time and the children were no secured with the buckle in the multiple occupancy table that has buckles.
2023-04-19 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-05. Correction verified: 2023-05-03.
Climbing equipment on the playground that requires six inches of loose fill within the use zone had various areas that had hard and compacted dirt and there was not sufficient 6 inches of loose fill.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=161294
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.