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Childcare center · Snyder, TX
Caterpillar Corner
A licensed child care center in Snyder, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 2700 COLLEGE AVE, Snyder, TX 79549
County: Scurry County
Phone: (325) 573-5416
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 85 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1496969
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 15, 2013
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 1496969 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 20 inspections
- 6 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 25 citations from these visits (risk level: High 10, Medium High 12, 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 11, 2022 to September 29, 2026, newest first: 42 visits and 41 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.
September 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 17, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
April 1, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
November 19, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
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)
A caregiver in the infant room did not wash their hands or the infants hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands and the infants hands bringing the operation into compliance.
746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A potty chair in the 2 year old room was not sanitized after use and still contained urine. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chair was removed from the room brining the operation into compliance.
July 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 29, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2025 · Correction verified: May 8, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Personnel did not have the required health and safety trainigs.
April 9, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 1, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 3, 2025 · Correction verified: April 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The grass was overgrown in the playground area.
March 28, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 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: April 17, 2025 · Correction verified: April 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a toddler was left alone outside for a 2-minute duration in the enclosed playground.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 17, 2025 · Correction verified: April 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that the parents were not notified for approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes of their child being left alone outside unsupervised.
March 25, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2025 · Correction verified: March 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One personnel file for a current employee was missing proof of orientation. One former employee file was missing proof of orientation.
March 18, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.301(8) - Notification of Planned Closure
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 18, 2025 · Correction verified: March 25, 2025 · 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.
January 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 5, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 4, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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: December 17, 2024 · Correction verified: December 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that two young children in care were unsupervised by the caregivers for less than a 25 second duration. This was self-reported by the operation and confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.
November 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 25, 2024 · Investigation · 5 citations
746.2409(a)(8) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Drop gates, if present fasten securely and cannot be opened by a child
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2024 · Correction verified: December 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver left the side drop gate down on a crib and walked away from the crib while the infant was awake. This was confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.
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: December 16, 2024 · Correction verified: December 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver supervising infants in care and counted in child/caregiver ratio was on their personal cell phone. This was confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2024 · Correction verified: December 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an infant in care walked out of the infant classroom and into the operation's hallway unsupervised. The infant in care was left in the hallway unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes. This was confirmed reviewing surveillance footage.
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2024 · Correction verified: December 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an 11-month-old child in care was asleep in the crib with a tight-fitting bib secured around the infant's neck. There was also a pacifier clip and string that was observed around the infant's neck while the infant was sleeping.
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2024 · Correction verified: December 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver placed an infant in care on their stomach to sleep. Numerous infants were observed sleeping on their stomachs in their cribs. This was confirmed through reviewing surveillance footage.
November 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 5, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 5, 2024 · Correction verified: November 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was left alone with 8 children in care, ages 13 months-20 months with a specified age group of 12-17 months and a 1:5 ratio. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when another caregiver arrived from lunch, placing the operation back into compliance.
746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 20, 2024 · Correction verified: November 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A volunteer caring for infants and counted in child/caregiver ratio did not have the required 8 hours of Pre-Service Training.
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: November 25, 2024 · Correction verified: November 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a prospective caregiver with a "pending" background status had access to children in care without an eligibility notification, placing children in care at risk of harm.
November 5, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 1, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
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: November 15, 2024 · Correction verified: November 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the unannounced investigation inspection files were audited. One caregiver working in the classroom did not have the required annual training.
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: November 1, 2024 · Correction verified: November 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the unannounced investigation inspection there were two individuals present in the operation without eligible background checks. This was immediately corrected when both individuals left the operation.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2024 · Correction verified: November 5, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two volunteers did not have a file of the required paperwork. One caregiver and one operational employee did not have proof of CPR First Aid to review.
October 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 20, 2024 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 11, 2024 · Correction verified: October 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver, director, or designee failed to check the outdoor playground area for hazards prior to children in care having access.
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: October 11, 2024 · Correction verified: October 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation through surveillance footage that multiple caregivers failed to adequately supervise young children in care while they were on their cell phone. The lack of supervision subsequently led to a child in care consuming a mushroom while on the playground.
746.3701(6) - Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 11, 2024 · Correction verified: October 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation toxic mushrooms were located on the playground where young children in care play. The young children in care had access to the toxic mushrooms.
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: October 11, 2024 · Correction verified: October 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation when reviewing surveillance footage that multiple caregivers were on their cell phones while supervising young children in care on the playground.
September 6, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 20, 2024 · Correction verified: September 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 of the 8 immunziation records audited did not have a current immunization record on file.
January 29, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 5, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 2, 2023 · Correction verified: November 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver failed to interact positively with two children in care by using excessive force.
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: November 2, 2023 · Correction verified: November 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three young children in care were left unsupervised by a caregiver for a duration of approximately 3 minutes.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 2, 2023 · Correction verified: November 7, 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.
August 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 16, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
May 4, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 18, 2023 · Correction verified: May 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant feeding instructions was current for 1 out of 8 infants in care enrolled.
February 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 3, 2023 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2023 · Correction verified: February 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection one of the infant classrooms was missing a smoke detector. The annual fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2023 · Correction verified: February 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual fire inspection was not available for review. The last annual fire inspection available was for 6/22/2021.
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2023 · Correction verified: March 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was determined that the operation's transportation bus did not have an electronic safety alarm system.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2023 · Correction verified: February 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the unannounced inspection multiple holes in the ground were observed on the playground presenting a tripping hazard for the children in care.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2023 · Correction verified: February 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection 3 of the 4 personnel records surveyed did not have the required health and safety trainings.
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: February 3, 2023 · Correction verified: February 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that 2 caregivers were watching children in care with pending background checks. The caregivers were allowed unsupervised access to the children in care. This was immediately corrected by removing the caregivers from the classroom, placing the operation back into compliance.
January 26, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2023 · Correction verified: February 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver administered the wrong dosage of medication to a child in care, making a medication error.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2023 · Correction verified: February 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver did not have current medication training when dispensing medication to a child in care.
April 5, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 16, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 7, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the unannounced follow-up inspection a water hose was observed laying on the ground on the playground presenting a tripping hazard. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the water hose from the playground area.
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the unannounced follow-up inspection safety straps were missing from the high chair table in an infant classroom. The chairs that had safety straps were not fastened. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by fastening the safety straps and removing children in care from the high chair table, placing the operation back into compliance.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 7, 2022 · Correction verified: February 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the unannounced follow-up inspection the infant caregiver stepped out of the classroom placing the classroom out of compliance with a 1:11 ratio with 12-17 months olds.
January 11, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 1, 2022 · Correction verified: February 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that five children in care were not properly supervised by the caregiver. Five of the children in care exited the gate from the playground and walked into the street towards the stop sign on Avenue R for an undetermined period of time.
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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.