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Caring Hand Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Harker Heights, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 260 COMMERCIAL DR, Harker Heights, TX 76548
County: Bell County
Phone: (254) 690-7730
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 265 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1637846
Permit: Full Permit, issued April 17, 2017
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 1637846 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 18 inspections
- 9 investigations
- 29 citations from these visits (risk level: High 14, Medium High 8, Medium 6, Medium Low 1)
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 November 16, 2021 to November 6, 2026, newest first: 49 visits and 40 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.
November 6, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 27, 2026 · Inspection · Findings pending
October 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 10, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2026 · Correction verified: October 27, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation inspection, a caregiver was observed out of ratio. They had 6 kids with a specified age group of 12-17 months which only allows them to have 5 children. This was corrected when another caregiver stepped into the room.
October 8, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
October 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 11, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 28, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 28, 2026 · Correction verified: September 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the follow up inspection, there were 2 caregivers with 37 children on the playground, exceeding maxium group size.
August 18, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2026 · Correction verified: August 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver stepped out of the classroom, leaving the classroom out of ratio.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2026 · Correction verified: August 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three caregivers were observed walking out of their classroom, leaving their group of children unsupervised.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2026 · Correction verified: August 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not know how many children they had in their classroom.
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2026 · Correction verified: September 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed to be in a classroom by them self, not following the conditions placed on their background check. This was corrected when the caregiver was put in a room with another eligible caregiver.
August 14, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
August 10, 2026 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 10, 2026 · Correction verified: August 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an inspection, it was observed a caregiver left a classroom, leaving the children unattended, to grab something from another room.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 10, 2026 · Correction verified: August 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an inspection, 4 caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children were missing health statements from a healthcare professional.
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 10, 2026 · Correction verified: August 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a monitoring inspection, a 6-month-old infant was observed to be asleep on the floor. This was corrected when the caregiver picked the infant up and put them in their crib.
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 10, 2026 · Correction verified: August 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a monitoring inspection, a 6-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child from the device and place them in their crib.
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 10, 2026 · Correction verified: August 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an inspection, a child was observed placed in a stroller, strapped in, as a way of guidance so they would not run off. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child from the stroller.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
After reviewing staff files, 6 staff were missing the 2985 affidavit, 4 were missing copy of photo identification, 5 were missing education verification, and 3 were missing a signed statement of overview for operation policies and personnel policies.
August 6, 2026 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 10, 2026 · Correction verified: August 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an investigation inspection, two classrooms were observed to be out of ratio. This was corrected when another went into each room.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 4, 2026 · Correction verified: September 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an investigation, there was evidence to suggest a caregiver was present at the operation before receiving an eligible background check.
746.307(e) - Parental Notification of Infestation
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: September 4, 2026 · Correction verified: September 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show there was not a written notice to parents when there was a lice outbreak.
October 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 29, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
October 17, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
September 17, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 22, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 10, 2025 · Correction verified: September 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.
July 1, 2025 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 6, 2025 · Correction verified: August 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS investigation operation staff were found to provide a parent of a child in care inaccurate information regarding an incident that occurred with their child.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 6, 2025 · Correction verified: August 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined operation staff did not notify CCR about a child left alone on the playground.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 6, 2025 · Correction verified: August 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS investigation a child in care was observed to have been left alone on the playground for about 10 minutes.
February 19, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
January 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 12, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
November 26, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2024 · Correction verified: December 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 2, 2024 · Correction verified: November 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
November 14, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 7, 2024 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2024 · Correction verified: November 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed in the classroom with 6 children bringing the classroom out of ratio by 1. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2024 · Correction verified: November 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The parent board was missing the written activity plans for each age group, a list of the current employees, the emergency evacuation plan, and the most recent licensing inspection.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 29, 2024 · Correction verified: December 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2024 · Correction verified: November 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers were observed on personal cell phones while caring for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put the device away.
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2024 · Correction verified: December 6, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2024 · Correction verified: November 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed allowing a child to go to the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver then left the classroom leaving the children unsupervised.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 22, 2024 · Correction verified: December 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
November 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 15, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
May 26, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 17, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
May 9, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 2, 2023 · Correction verified: June 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 2, 2023 · Correction verified: June 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that one child gained access to the operation's outdoor playground by a propped open door. The child was found to be left unsupervised for about 2-3 minutes.
February 22, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 21, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
February 11, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
February 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
January 20, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 20, 2023 · Correction verified: February 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom.
January 17, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
November 15, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 22, 2022 · Correction verified: November 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One plastic playground structure was observed to be in disrepair and cracks were covered with tape. The director stated that the equipment would be removed and children would not use the equipment.
November 10, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
July 20, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 10, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2022 · Correction verified: June 17, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that one caregiver did not have current transportation training and is frequently transporting children in the operation van.
June 9, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found during the investigation that one child was present at the operation without enrollment information.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found during this investigation, that one child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
June 8, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver, responsible for transporting children, was unable to provide a current driver's license and there was not one on file. The caregiver will not transport children until a valid driver's license is obtained.
May 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 25, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
December 9, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
December 1, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 1, 2021 · Correction verified: December 8, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that there were 37 children in a combined nap room with an average age of 3 years old. Nap ratio was over by 7 children.
November 16, 2021 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 23, 2021 · Correction verified: December 1, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the vans used to transport were not equipped with working electronic child safety alarms.
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 17, 2021 · Correction verified: December 1, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation was reducing number of caregivers during naptime for children that were under 18 months old. There was a combined nap room with children ranging from 13 months to 2 years old in a 1 caregiver to 16 children ratio.
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- 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.