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Childcare center · Alice, TX
The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC
A licensed child care center in Alice, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 814 MCMASTER RD, Alice, TX 78332
County: Jim Wells County
Phone: (361) 396-4255
Licensed to serve: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 22 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1819087
Permit: Full Permit, issued August 12, 2026
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1819087 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 10 inspections
- 25 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 9, Medium 13)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from August 1, 2025 to July 16, 2026, newest first: 10 visits and 25 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
July 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 18, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 22, 2026 · Correction verified: June 25, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 18, 2026 · Correction verified: June 25, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
May 14, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 18, 2026 · Correction verified: June 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
April 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 27, 2026 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 31, 2026 · Correction verified: April 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2026 · Correction verified: April 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2026 · Correction verified: April 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2026 · Correction verified: April 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2026 · Correction verified: April 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2026 · Correction verified: April 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2026 · Correction verified: May 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
January 7, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
November 24, 2025 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 19, 2025 · Correction verified: December 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Daily food menu was not available for review.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 7, 2026 · Correction verified: January 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 7, 2026 · Correction verified: January 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 19, 2025 · Correction verified: December 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 19, 2025 · Correction verified: December 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
October 1, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2025 · Correction verified: November 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2025 · Correction verified: October 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 24, 2025 · Correction verified: November 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three employee files were not available for review.
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2025 · Correction verified: November 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Activity plan was not available for review.
August 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 1, 2025 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2025 · Correction verified: August 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
CPSC form was not available for review.
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2025 · Correction verified: August 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2025 · Correction verified: August 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2025 · Correction verified: August 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2025 · Correction verified: August 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.