Heavenly Care Child Development Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Dallas / Dallas / 75212
Street address: 1948 Bickers St
Phone: (972) 685-2889
Capacity: 83
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 16, 2005
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.

Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies

State records list 23 cited deficiencies dated October 19, 2023 to November 5, 2025 (3 High, 10 Medium High, 8 Medium, 2 Low risk). Correction status: 5 corrected at inspection, 18 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down (746.2409(c))
Cited November 5, 2025 (correction date recorded: November 5, 2025; correction verified November 24, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: An infant was observed in a crib with the drop gate open.
High risk · Report Situation Placing Children at Risk (746.305(a)(6))
Cited August 31, 2024 (correction date recorded: September 24, 2024; correction verified October 7, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The center did not notify CCR within the required timeframe.
High risk · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation (745.641)
Cited June 18, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 18, 2024; correction verified June 25, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A staff member had access to children in care without a completed background check.
Medium High risk · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner (746.3407(8))
Cited November 5, 2025 (correction date recorded: November 6, 2025; correction verified November 24, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Several trash cans had no lids, leaving trash visible and accessible to children.
Medium High risk · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily (746.4751(a))
Cited November 5, 2025 (correction date recorded: November 6, 2025; correction verified November 24, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The documentation indicated that the center had not been completing weekly and monthly outdoor maintenance checks.
Medium High risk · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment (746.3407)
Cited November 5, 2025 (correction date recorded: November 12, 2025; correction verified November 24, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The diaper changing mat had several visible rips and tears that exposed the material underneath.
Medium High risk · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less (746.4907(a)(1))
Cited June 23, 2025 (correction date recorded: July 11, 2025; correction verified July 1, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The playground's loose-fill surfacing did not meet the required minimum depth.
Medium High risk · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages (746.1205(a)(3))
Cited June 23, 2025 (correction date recorded: June 23, 2025; correction verified July 14, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver could not provide the ages of the children in their care.
Medium High risk · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups (746.2419(6))
Cited December 16, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Two cups in the infant room were missing the required labels.
Medium High risk · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean (746.3407(9))
Cited February 15, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 29, 2024; correction verified March 1, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The building's walls and flooring needed repairs. The same repairs had been needed at the previous inspection, when the department was told they would be made.
Medium High risk · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation (746.1301(a)(1)(A))
Cited October 19, 2023 (correction date recorded: October 26, 2023; correction verified October 31, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Five of the eight staff files reviewed lacked documentation showing that staff had completed orientation.
Medium High risk · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR (746.1301(a)(4)(A))
Cited October 19, 2023 (correction date recorded: October 26, 2023; correction verified October 31, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Only one of the eight staff files reviewed showed current first aid training.
Medium High risk · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing (746.1301(a)(3)(A))
Cited October 19, 2023 (correction date recorded: October 26, 2023; correction verified October 31, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Only one of the eight files reviewed showed current pediatric first aid training with rescue breathing.
Medium risk · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist (746.4751(b))
Cited November 5, 2025 (correction date recorded: November 17, 2025; correction verified November 24, 2025).
What the record describes: The large playground gate was damaged and did not latch securely. Several outdoor toys were broken, and hazardous trash was present.
Medium risk · Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation (746.401(2))
Cited November 5, 2025 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: The most recent licensing inspection report was not posted in a visible area.
Medium risk · Posting Requirements - License (746.401(1))
Cited November 5, 2025 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: The center's license permit was not posted in a visible area.
Medium risk · Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe (746.401(3))
Cited November 5, 2025 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: The licensing notice was not posted in a prominent area.
Medium risk · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days (746.2421(b))
Cited November 5, 2025 (correction date recorded: November 10, 2025; correction verified November 7, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Three infant feeding instructions reviewed had not been updated within the required 30 days.
Medium risk · Required Personnel Records (746.901)
Cited January 13, 2025 (correction date recorded: January 28, 2025; correction verified February 10, 2025); December 16, 2024 (correction date recorded: December 30, 2024; correction verified January 13, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Staff files were not available for review.
Medium risk · Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification (746.901(8))
Cited February 15, 2024 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: Of six employee files reviewed, five were missing a copy of the employee's identification.
Low risk · Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program (746.611(a)(1))
Cited December 16, 2024 (correction date recorded: January 3, 2025; correction verified January 3, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Two children's files lacked the required health statement documentation.
Low risk · Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (746.1105(3))
Cited February 15, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 22, 2024; correction verified March 1, 2024).
What the record describes: All six employee files reviewed were missing notarized affidavits.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 23 cited deficiencies for Heavenly Care Child Development Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 10 Medium High, 8 Medium, 2 Low).

Records list 15 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-06.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	10
Medium	8
Medium Low	0
Low	2
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

2025-11-05 · 746.401(1) · Medium

Posting Requirements - License

The center License permit was not posted in a visible area. This was corrected during inspection and was posted.

Corrected at inspection

2025-11-05 · 746.2421(b) · Medium

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Three infant feeding insturction reviewed had not been updated withing the required 30 days.

Correction date recorded: 2025-11-10

2025-11-05 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

The documentation provided indicates that the center has not been completing its weekly and monthly maintenance outdoor checks.

Correction date recorded: 2025-11-06

Full citation history from HHSC (50)

2025-11-05 · 746.401(3) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-11-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection, the "Keeping Children Safe" notice was not posted in a prominent area. This was corrected during the inspection.
2025-11-05 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-11-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The most recent licensing inspection report was not posted in a visible area. This was corrected during the inspection
2025-11-05 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-06. Correction verified: 2025-11-24.
During the inspection, several trash cans without lids were observed, making the trash visible and accessible to children.
2025-11-05 · 746.2409(c) · High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-05. Correction verified: 2025-11-24.
An infant was observed inside cribs with the drop gate open. This was corrected during the inspection.
2025-11-05 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-12. Correction verified: 2025-11-24.
During the inspection, it was noted that the diaper changing mat had several visible rips and tears. These damages exposed the underlying material.
2025-11-05 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-17. Correction verified: 2025-11-24.
During the inspection, it was observed that the large playground gate is damaged and fails to latch securely. Additionally, several outdoor toys were found to be broken, and there was hazardous trash present.
2025-11-05 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-06. Correction verified: 2025-11-24.
The documentation provided indicates that the center has not been completing its weekly and monthly maintenance outdoor checks.
2025-11-05 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-10. Correction verified: 2025-11-07.
Three infant feeding insturction reviewed had not been updated withing the required 30 days.
2025-11-05 · 746.401(1) · Medium
Posting Requirements - License
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-11-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The center License permit was not posted in a visible area. This was corrected during inspection and was posted.
2025-06-23 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-23. Correction verified: 2025-07-14.
During the inspection, staff was unable to provide me with the ages of the children she was caring for.
2025-06-23 · 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: 2025-07-11. Correction verified: 2025-07-01.
During the inspection, it was observed that the playground's loose fill surfacing did not meet the required minimum depth.
2025-01-13 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-28. Correction verified: 2025-02-10.
Staff files were not available to review.
2024-12-16 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-12-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two cups in the infant room were not labeld as required. This was corrected during the inspection.
2024-12-16 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-03. Correction verified: 2025-01-03.
Two child's file did not have the required documentation for the health statement.
2024-12-16 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-30. Correction verified: 2025-01-13.
Staff files were not available to review.
2024-08-31 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-24. Correction verified: 2024-10-07.
The center did not notify CCR within the required timeframe.
2024-06-18 · 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: 2024-06-18. Correction verified: 2024-06-25.
A staff member was observed with director access to children in care without have a completed background check. This was corrected during the inspection the staff member left.
2024-02-15 · 746.1105(3) · Low
Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-22. Correction verified: 2024-03-01.
6 employee files were reviewed and all 6 were missing their notarized Affidavits.
2024-02-15 · 746.901(8) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
6 employee files were reviewed and 5 were missing a copy of their ID.
2024-02-15 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-29. Correction verified: 2024-03-01.
Walls and flooring in the building are in need of repair. The repairs were needed with the last inspection and the department was told it would be done, however, as of today the same repairs have not been made.
2023-10-19 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-26. Correction verified: 2023-10-31.
Only 1 of the 8 staff files evaluated had current first aid training as required.
2023-10-19 · 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-26. Correction verified: 2023-10-31.
5 of the 8 staff files reviewed did not have documented proof of having completed orientation. Proof of orientation was received for new staff and is now in compliance.
2023-10-19 · 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: 2023-10-26. Correction verified: 2023-10-31.
Only 1 of the 8 files evaluated had current Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing as required
2023-10-04 · 746.4003(b) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-19.
There were items in the first aid kit inside the centers van that were expired
2023-10-04 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
1 infant crib that was currently being used for an infant in care was observed to have loose sheets that were not tight/snug fitting as required.
2023-10-04 · 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-11. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
5 of the 8 staff files reviewed did not have documented proof of having completed orientation.
2023-10-04 · 746.2207(c)(1) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A school aged child was observed watching a television program that was not related to a planned activity that meets educational goals.
2023-10-04 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
Electrical outlets in classrooms with children younger than 5 were observed to not have child proof covers on them.
2023-10-04 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
No documentation of monthly smoke detector tests were available to view during the inspection.
2023-10-04 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-11. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
The fire extinguisher in the kitchen does not have a documented inspection since 2020.
2023-10-04 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-11. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
8 children files were reviewed and 1 did not have the required immunization records or an exemption
2023-10-04 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
No documented monthly inspection of active play equipment or space was available to view. Broken toys, debris, and toys with missing parts were present during inspection and asked to be removed.
2023-10-04 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
Low hanging powerlines were observed in the area where children play and where one of the emergency exits are located.
2023-10-04 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
The emergency diagram was missing from 3 of the classrooms as required.
2023-10-04 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
No monthly carbon monoxide testing could be verified during the inspection.
2023-10-04 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Toys used by children while playing outside were observed to have rough sharp edges. Staff were requested to remove the itmes during the time of the inspection.
2023-10-04 · 746.5207(a)(3) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
The emergency evacuation diagrams posted in the center do not show the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child - care center safely.
2023-10-04 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
No monthly fire extinguisher inspection was available to review for compliance.
2023-10-04 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-11. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
5 of the 8 staff files reviewed did not have documented proof of having completed pre-service training or how they did not require it.
2023-10-04 · 746.5531 · High
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
The center did not have a carbon monoxide detector as required.
2023-10-04 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-19.
The operation did not have a complete first aid kit on the premises as required.
2023-10-04 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
There were 3 infants present who were not on table food and did not have written feeding instructions.
2023-10-04 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-18. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
A play structure that requires loose fill did not have the required amount in the use zone. The structure is greater than 5 feet and requires a minimum of 9 inches of loose fill.
2023-10-04 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-11. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
When reviewing the directors file, only 21 of the 30 required annual training hours were available to review.
2023-10-04 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
A caregiver used to transport children did not have the required transportation training available to review when requested.
2023-10-04 · 746.5617(a)(1) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was not a current list of children being transported ready to review during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection
2023-10-04 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-11. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
One of the toddler rooms did not have a written activity plan as required
2023-10-04 · 746.4309 · Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-17.
The 2 exits outside of the play area were locked with both locks and chains and neither of the staff members had the key to unlock them in the event of an emergency.
2022-02-16 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-25. Correction verified: 2022-03-07.
There were no infant daily reports accessible for review.
2022-02-16 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-25. Correction verified: 2022-03-07.
The infants did not have feeding instructions 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=271504

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