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Childcare center · Mesquite, TX
Handprints Academy
A licensed child care center in Mesquite, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 606 PIONEER RD, Mesquite, TX 75149
County: Dallas County
Phone: (972) 285-6683
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 150 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1159306
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 14, 2010
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.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 14 inspections
- 5 investigations
- 9 citations from these visits (risk level: High 5, Medium High 1, Medium 3)
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 January 6, 2022 to November 10, 2026, newest first: 26 visits and 17 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 10, 2026 · Inspection · Findings pending
November 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 29, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 25, 2025 · Inspection · 2 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: September 25, 2025 · Correction verified: September 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.
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: September 25, 2025 · Correction verified: September 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.
September 23, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
December 17, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 5, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2024 · Correction verified: December 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 19, 2024 · Correction verified: December 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2024 · Correction verified: December 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2024 · Correction verified: December 6, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents.
July 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 14, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
July 8, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 15, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 21, 2024 · Correction verified: July 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt.
March 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 6, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 2, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 26, 2024 · Correction verified: March 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment.
January 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 10, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 9, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
December 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 12, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2023 · Correction verified: December 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child.
August 31, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
August 30, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 29, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
August 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 21, 2023 · Investigation · 4 citations
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: July 24, 2023 · Correction verified: August 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers.
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2023 · Correction verified: August 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2023 · Correction verified: August 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2023 · Correction verified: August 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room.
January 5, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
January 6, 2022 · Inspection · 4 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: January 20, 2022 · Correction verified: January 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on.
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 20, 2022 · Correction verified: January 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no emergency authorization forms available in the operations vehicles for 29 children that were being transported.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 20, 2022 · Correction verified: January 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director and one caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation training. Three additional caregivers that transport children did not have the required amount of transportation training per standard.
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 20, 2022 · Correction verified: January 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on.
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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.