15 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2021.
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The operation's fire inspection expired on 01/27/2026. According to documentation presented during this inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 01/27/2025.
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired: Two of the handles of a seated play structure are broken off leaving sharp edges that are a hazardous to children at play.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Franchise Tax Delinquent: The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.
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Unlock in the report| Aug 26, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Assessment | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 24, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 6, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 5 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
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| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | §746.5101(a) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The operation's fire inspection expired on 01/27/2026. According to documentation presented during this inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 01/27/2025. |
| Aug 4, 2026 | §746.4751(c) Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired: Two of the handles of a seated play structure are broken off leaving sharp edges that are a hazardous to children at play. |
| Dec 3, 2025 | §745.247 Other | High risk | Corrected | Franchise Tax Delinquent: The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily. |
| Aug 26, 2025 | §746.2401(7) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised: During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | §746.201(1) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Policies Comply with Rules: The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | §746.1315(a) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.: During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | §746.1003(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance: During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | §746.2805(1) Facilities & equipment | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | §746.1201(4) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | §746.303(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-low risk | Corrected | Report Number of Employees: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required. |
| May 6, 2024 | §746.1601 Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately. |
| May 6, 2024 | §746.3905(a) Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles: There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection. |
| Jul 21, 2023 | §746.2419(6) Food & nutrition | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups: Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled. |
| Jul 21, 2023 | §746.5101(a) Fire safety & emergency drills | High risk | Corrected | Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022. |
| Jul 21, 2022 | §746.603(a)(4) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Children's Records - Immunizations: One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations. |
| Jul 21, 2022 | §746.3407 Facilities & equipment | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection. |
| Jul 21, 2022 | §746.4907(d) Facilities & equipment | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained: The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show. |
| Jul 21, 2022 | §746.2409(a)(10) Facilities & equipment | Medium risk | Corrected | Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant: Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection. |
| Jul 21, 2022 | §746.1309(e) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Documented Annual Training- Required Content: Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following: |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasa Kids Academy Texas City, 77591 | Child care center | — | 85 | No records | — | 0.8 km |
| Babies 2 T.o.t.s La Marque, 77568 | Child care center | — | 23 | No records | — | 1.4 km |
| Vickie's Hidden Treasures Texas City, 77591 | Child care center | — | 105 | No records | — | 2.3 km |
| Building Blocks Academy La Marque, 77568 | Child care center | — | 197 | No records | — | 2.8 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 1302405 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 312 VOLNEY ST|LA MARQUE|TX|7… | location Census Geocoder Exact match: 312 VOLNEY ST, LA MARQUE, TX, 77568 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 1671224 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Jul 1, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| tx_twc_ccs_facilities TX | row-ns72_ihz2_7wje | monthlyamtpaid, accrdstatus, prekstandard, headstart | Historical | Jun 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| tx_tda_cacfp_centers TX | 02110-1072 | mealpreparationmethod, foodservicevendorname, enrolled_by_eligibility | Verified | — | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905823228 | Verified | Aug 25, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905823227 | Verified | Aug 4, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905823226 | Verified | Dec 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905823225 | Verified | Sep 2, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905823224 | Verified | Aug 26, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers, tx_twc_ccs_facilities, tx_tda_cacfp_centers. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.