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Childcare center · Alton, TX
Helping Hands Child Care
A licensed child care center in Alton, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 305 N GLASSCOCK BLVD, Alton, TX 78573
County: Hidalgo County
Phone: (956) 583-0668
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 43 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1477026
Permit: Full Permit, issued August 15, 2013
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 5 inspections
- 12 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 7, Medium 4)
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 23, 2022 to June 8, 2026, newest first: 7 visits and 18 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.
June 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 21, 2026 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 3 of 4 children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required information was obtained for each child and placed in the transportation vehicle binder.
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 1, 2026 · Correction verified: June 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were no time sheets available for review for both directors.
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The activity plan posted in the pre-k room was not current. The date on the activity plan was for the week of 5/11-15/2026. Note:This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the current activity plan was posted.
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2026 · Correction verified: June 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A soiled diaper was observed in an uncovered trash can in a children restroom. This posed a hazard as the soiled diaper was accessible to children in care.
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2026 · Correction verified: June 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The transportation vehicle's passengers side door did not open from the outside only from the inside of the vehicle.
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2026 · Correction verified: June 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A bowl with fruit was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. Note: This was addressed during inspection and the fruit was removed from the bowl and stored in a sealed plastic bag.
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2026 · Correction verified: June 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers were caring for 7 children of varying ages including infants in a toddler room during the naptime. The children combined were five toddler children and two infants. There was more than 18 month difference between the youngest child and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 7 months of age and the oldest child was 34 months of age.
June 2, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
3 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A can of lysol disinfectant spray and plastic trash bags were observed under a sink in the toddler room. This posed a safety hazard as the door to the cabinet did not have a safety latch and items were accessivle to children. A small wasp nest and wasps were observed in the toddler playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the disinfectant spray, and plastic bags were removed from under the sink and stored in an area out of children's reach. The wasp nest was also removed during inspection.
July 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 26, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 10, 2024 · Correction verified: July 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation has a caterpillar Climb-N-Crawl structure in the toddler's playground, the structure is installed directly onto artificial grass turf.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 10, 2024 · Correction verified: June 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Last Health / Sanitation inspection was conducted on 05/04/2023.
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2024 · Correction verified: June 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four children under 4 years old did not have cot/mat to sleep on.
August 1, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2023 · Correction verified: August 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Report for fire inspection conducted 12/30/2022 was not available for review at the time of inspection.
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2023 · Correction verified: August 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six staff training records were reviewed. One staff member last completed transportation on 12/2020.
August 23, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 30, 2022 · Correction verified: September 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 30, 2022 · Correction verified: August 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Most recent sanitation report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 24, 2022 · Correction verified: August 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four non-walking infants under the age of 12 were present and there are only three napping play-yards at operation.
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 30, 2022 · Correction verified: August 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Napping play-yards have 1-4 in gaps between mat and play-yard edge.
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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.