Follow My Heart
Licensed Child-Care Home · Vanderbilt, Jackson County, TX · Operation No. 1728784
Follow My Heart holds a Full Permit issued June 24, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 16 inspections on record with 42 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
June 24, 2022
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
213 3rd Street, Vanderbilt, TX 77991
The 60-month record
16
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
42
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 24 · Medium 11 · Medium Low 2 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 28, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Inspection | 5 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 21, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | Inspection | 5 |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 18, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 31, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Inspection | 9 |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Inspection | 11 |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Report | 1 |
Deficiency records
May 28, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation allowed a person with an inactive BGC to be present at the operation.
Corrected: June 11, 2026
January 6, 2026 Standard § 747.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.
Corrected: January 9, 2026
January 6, 2026 Standard § 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: Three animals in the home did not have current vaccinations.
Corrected: January 16, 2026
January 6, 2026 Standard § 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.
Corrected: January 7, 2026
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
An infant did not have feeding instructions available.
Corrected: December 15, 2025
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.
Corrected: December 15, 2025
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Children's diapers were being changed on the floor where they play.
Corrected: December 12, 2025
December 12, 2025 Standard § 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three animals in the home did not have current vaccinations.
Corrected: January 5, 2026
December 12, 2025 Standard § 745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.
Corrected: December 15, 2025
April 29, 2025 Standard § 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
Low Verbatim from the agency record
One out of three children's records evaluated lacked a health statement on file.
Corrected: May 9, 2025
May 13, 2024 Standard § 747.2326(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
A 3 month old was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
Corrected: May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024 Standard § 747.2705(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
A child was placed in a chair (with straps fastened) for discipline.
Corrected: May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The gate on the outdoor wooden fence is broken and not attached to the fence. There are several nails protruding from the outdoor wooden fence.
Corrected: June 10, 2024
May 13, 2024 Standard § 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One out of four children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.
Corrected: May 15, 2024
May 13, 2024 Standard § 747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was observed in a bouncer and safety straps were not used. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.
Corrected: May 13, 2024
June 12, 2023 Standard § 747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One child with a known food allergy, lacked a food allergy plan on file.
Corrected: June 19, 2023
June 12, 2023 Standard § 747.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of four children's files evaluated lacked a special needs statement on file.
Corrected: June 19, 2023
December 14, 2022 Standard § 747.5403(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The vehicle used for transporting children registration expired October 2022.
Corrected: January 9, 2023
January 31, 2022 Standard § 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One infant feeding instruction has not been completed.
Corrected: February 1, 2022
December 3, 2021 Standard § 747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.
Corrected: December 8, 2021
December 3, 2021 Standard § 747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.
Corrected: December 8, 2021
November 23, 2021 Standard § 747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 23, 2021 Standard § 747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 23, 2021 Standard § 747.5403(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: The vehicle used for transporting children was not available to be evaluated during the inspection.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 23, 2021 Standard § 747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 23, 2021 Standard § 747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 23, 2021 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The newly added fence has screws exposed along the bottom board, posing a hazard. No wax warmers were observed within the children's reach. The grass on the playground has been mowed. No broken glass was observed. Electrical wires have been cut and are now out of the reach of the children.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 23, 2021 Standard § 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 23, 2021 Standard § 747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 23, 2021 Standard § 747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.
Corrected: November 12, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.5403(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
I observed the vehicle used for transporting children to have an expired inspection sticker.
Corrected: November 17, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.
Corrected: November 12, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
I observed an opening approximately 5 feet on the right side of the backyard, which would allow children to escape.
Corrected: November 24, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.
Corrected: November 12, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kit lacked cotton balls.
Corrected: November 12, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
I observed two operating wax warmers within the children's reach. I observed the grass on the playground exceeded 6 inches in most areas. Broken glass was observed on the playground. Electrical wires were exposed on the electric post on the playground and were within the children's reach.
Corrected: November 12, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
Corrected: November 17, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.
Corrected: November 12, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The Director lacked current transportation training.
Corrected: November 17, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.
Corrected: November 12, 2021
September 27, 2021 Standard § HRC42.052(c) - AP Illegal Operation - Not Listed
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information gathered, the operation is caring for children without the required permit.
Corrected: October 18, 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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