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Childcare center · Wichita Falls, TX
Tadpole Childrens Academy
A licensed child care center in Wichita Falls, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 921 SCOTT AVE, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
County: Wichita County
Phone: (940) 723-9977
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 227 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1475806
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 29, 2013
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
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
- 28 inspections
- 5 investigations
- 14 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 7, 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 November 2, 2021 to September 29, 2026, newest first: 47 visits and 28 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
August 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 21, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 18, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 21, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 7, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a monitoring inspection completed this date there were infants found to be sleeping with their bottles.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a monitoring inspection, a child was found to be using a tablet during nap/rest time.
March 25, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
December 16, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 17, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 22, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 20, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 30, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
May 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 16, 2025 · Investigation · 4 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 8, 2025 · Correction verified: August 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS Investigation, it was found that a 1yo child was left unsupervised on the playground area.
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2025 · Correction verified: August 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that multiple caregivers were not aware of which children they were individually responsible for while outside in the playground area.
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2025 · Correction verified: August 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that there were infants on the playground at the same time as older (Pre-K age) children which were more than 18 months older than the youngest child.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2025 · Correction verified: August 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
November 15, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 9, 2024 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 7, 2024 · Correction verified: October 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation, it was discovered that a new employee without valid CPR/First Aid certification was allowed to be left alone unsupervised with children in care.
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: September 7, 2024 · Correction verified: October 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During this investigation, screenshots of a group text among 10 caregivers were reviewed. These images showed active texting sent between caregivers while they were supervising children in care in various rooms.
July 18, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 14, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 6, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 2, 2024 · Correction verified: August 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child in care was found to have obtained an injury and the parent was not notified.
June 6, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
May 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 14, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 30, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
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: April 30, 2024 · Correction verified: May 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During this inspection, I again observed an infant teacher to be using their phone for personal use instead of activily supervising children in their care. Upon review of the video footage of the room, another infant teacher was also on her phone for personal use prior to my entry into the room.
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 30, 2024 · Correction verified: May 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During this inspection, there were two staff member laying on the floor in the infant room. One staff member appeared to be asleep and was woke up by another staff member. Upon review of the video footage of the room, that infant teacher could be observed on camera appearing to fall asleep from 1:26pm to when I walked into the room around 1:47pm.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 30, 2024 · Correction verified: May 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a secondary walkthrough of an infant room, a caregiver was observed to not wash an infant's hands following a diaper change.
April 17, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
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: April 17, 2024 · Correction verified: April 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During this inspection, I observed an infant teacher to be using their phone for personal use instead of activily supervising children in their care.
April 4, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection of a 18-24 month group of children, screentime was being used on a tablet attached to the wall. This was corrected at inspection when it was turned off.
December 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 21, 2023 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 21, 2023 · Correction verified: December 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The incident report was not signed by the parent.
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 21, 2023 · Correction verified: December 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle owned and operated by the operation.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 21, 2023 · Correction verified: December 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a child in care was neglectfully supervised.
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 21, 2023 · Correction verified: December 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined during the investigation that the vehicle used to transport the children in care did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.
August 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 10, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
June 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 13, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
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: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determine during the course of the investigation that a caregiver did use their phones for personal use while working in the classroom with children.
October 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 12, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
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: October 12, 2022 · Correction verified: October 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A room with 7 children, ages 12-18 months, was observed to have one caregiver supervising children in a reduced ratio classroom. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2022 · Correction verified: October 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was lacking a current fire inspection.
June 30, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
May 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 4, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
April 5, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 22, 2022 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 22, 2022 · Correction verified: April 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was in a bouncer for a period of at least 30 minutes or more. This was stated by the caregiver in the infant room. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the infant from the restrictive device.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 31, 2022 · Correction verified: March 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child with a doctors note stating that the child was allergic to citrus/oranges did not have an allergy emergency plan on file.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 22, 2022 · Correction verified: April 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During lunch time there were 4 infants in the kidney bean shaped toddler table that were not buckled in.
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 31, 2022 · Correction verified: April 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Several of the infant playyards contained matresses that were not designed by the manufactuer, causing the mattress to not fit snugly in the playyard. This was corrected at inspection when the mattresses were removed from the playyards. One infant crib had a loose fitted sheet causing the sheet to bunch up on the mattress. This was corrected at inspection when the sheet was changed to a snug fitted sheet.
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 31, 2022 · Correction verified: April 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
All classrooms in the operation were lacking posted activity plans.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 22, 2022 · Correction verified: April 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A crib that an infant under the 12 months of age was resting in contained a large toy for the infants entertainment. This was corrected at inspection when a cargiver removed toy from the crib.
February 10, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 8, 2022 · Correction verified: March 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle owned and operated by the operation.
November 2, 2021 · Investigation · No citations
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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.