2026-07-21 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Children in care have been subjected to having their hands tightly squeezed as a form of discipline by a caregiver.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-06
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Texas HHSC records list 19 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 10, 2026.
The same records list 9 cited deficiencies dated January 23, 2024 to July 21, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 9 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 9 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 9 cited deficiencies for Timber Forest KinderCare in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 4 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 19 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-10.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 1 |
| 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.
2026-07-21 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Children in care have been subjected to having their hands tightly squeezed as a form of discipline by a caregiver.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-06
2025-10-06 · 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
A child left the classroom and walked to lobby area without any adult supervision. Children walked out the classroom and walked over to the director's office without permission.
Correction date recorded: 2025-11-05
2025-09-23 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operations did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction date recorded: 2025-10-10
2026-07-21 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-06. Correction verified: 2026-08-10.
Children in care have been subjected to having their hands tightly squeezed as a form of discipline by a caregiver.
2025-10-06 · 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: 2025-11-05. Correction verified: 2025-11-18.
A child left the classroom and walked to lobby area without any adult supervision. Children walked out the classroom and walked over to the director's office without permission.
2025-09-23 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-03. Correction verified: 2025-09-29.
Eight children's files were reviewed. Two children's files did not have health statements.
2025-09-23 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-10. Correction verified: 2025-09-29.
The operations did not have a current fire inspection.
2024-06-18 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-08. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
Based on the information obtained through the DFPS Investigation, there is evidence to show that a caregiver did not demonstrate self-control or good judgement when they put a child?s shoes in the trash can.
2024-06-18 · 746.3301(h) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-08. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
Based on the information obtained through the DFPS Investigation, there is sufficient evidence to show that candy has been provided to a child to keep them calm while in time out.
2024-06-18 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-08. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
Based on the information obtained through the DFPS Investigation, there is sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child to move them.
2024-06-18 · 746.2803(4) · Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-08. Correction verified: 2024-08-23.
Based on the information obtained through the DFPS Investigation, there is sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver threatened to put a child into a cubby.
2024-01-23 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-06. Correction verified: 2024-02-15.
Four children did not have an emergency contact address on their enrollment form.
2023-01-25 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-03. Correction verified: 2023-01-25.
Three out of ten staff records reviewed complete CPR training online (National CPR).
2022-08-12 · 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: 2022-08-12. Correction verified: 2022-08-26.
During the walk through one trainee was counted in ratio with a pending background check. Note: Trainee left the building.
2022-08-10 · 746.307(c) · Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: 2022-09-26.
The parent was not notified of the child's ant bite at pick up.
2022-03-01 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-15. Correction verified: 2022-03-11.
Last fire inspection conducted was dated for 2/25/2021. Current fire inspection could not be observed.
2021-11-30 · 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: 2021-11-30. Correction verified: 2021-12-01.
A caregiver was observed in the Toddler classroom without an active background. Corrected at inspection: caregiver was asked to leave.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=95726
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.