Caring Hand Learning Center
Licensed Center · Harker Heights, Bell County, TX · Operation No. 1637846
Caring Hand Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued April 17, 2017. In the state's 60-month public window it has 26 inspections on record with 31 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 17, 2017
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
265 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
260 Commercial Dr, Harker Heights, TX 76548-2398
The 60-month record
26
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
31
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 15 · Medium High 7 · Medium 9 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Inspection | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Report | 3 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Inspection | 7 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| May 26, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 17, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| May 9, 2023 | Report | 2 |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 3, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Report | 2 |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Report | 1 |
| May 6, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Report | 0 |
Deficiency records
August 10, 2026 Standard § 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 10, 2026
August 10, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children were missing health statements from a healthcare professional.
Corrected: August 24, 2026
August 10, 2026 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 10, 2026
August 10, 2026 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
During an inspection, it was observed a caregiver left a classroom, leaving the children unattended, to grab something from another room.
Corrected: August 10, 2026
August 10, 2026 Standard § 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 10, 2026
August 10, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
During an inspection, 4 caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
Corrected: August 10, 2026
August 10, 2026 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 17, 2026
August 22, 2025 Standard § 746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.
Corrected: September 10, 2025
July 1, 2025 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation a child in care was observed to have been left alone on the playground for about 10 minutes.
Corrected: August 6, 2025
July 1, 2025 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined operation staff did not notify CCR about a child left alone on the playground.
Corrected: August 6, 2025
July 1, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 6, 2025
November 26, 2024 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.
Corrected: December 2, 2024
November 26, 2024 Standard § 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.
Corrected: December 6, 2024
November 7, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.
Corrected: November 29, 2024
November 7, 2024 Standard § 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024 Standard § 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was observed allowing a child to go to the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver then left the classroom leaving the children unsupervised.
Corrected: November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024 Standard § 746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 15, 2024
November 7, 2024 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.
Corrected: November 22, 2024
November 7, 2024 Standard § 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.
Corrected: November 15, 2024
May 9, 2023 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
An incident placing a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation as required.
Corrected: June 2, 2023
May 9, 2023 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 2, 2023
January 20, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom.
Corrected: January 20, 2023
November 15, 2022 Standard § 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 22, 2022
June 10, 2022 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was found that one caregiver did not have current transportation training and is frequently transporting children in the operation van.
Corrected: June 17, 2022
June 9, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
It was found during the investigation that one child was present at the operation without enrollment information.
Corrected: July 8, 2022
June 9, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
It was found during this investigation, that one child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
Corrected: July 8, 2022
June 8, 2022 Standard § 746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 7, 2022
December 1, 2021 Standard § 746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 1, 2021
November 16, 2021 Standard § 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
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 17, 2021
November 16, 2021 Standard § 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the vans used to transport were not equipped with working electronic child safety alarms.
Corrected: November 23, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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