8 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2022.
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm.
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver threw away food before children were done eating, forced a child to use the bathroom, and yanked a mat from underneath a child during nap time. Specific incidents include discarding a child's food for talking too much, forcing bathroom use against their will, and disrupting naps by pulling away mats, causing children to fall. These actions were confirmed by multiple interviews with caregivers who observed these inappropriate disciplinary measures.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. Multiple testimonies indicated the caregiver used verbally harsh and abusive language. Witnesses reported the caregiver used derogatory and demeaning language, creating an emotionally harmful environment.
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Unlock in the report| Aug 21, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 28, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 8, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 7, 2025 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 4 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | §746.2805(1) Records, permits & program | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is not found compliant. A child made an outcry to a parent that a caregiver pinched them which poses a risk to bodily harm. |
| Feb 21, 2024 | §746.2805(2) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver threw away food before children were done eating, forced a child to use the bathroom, and yanked a mat from underneath a child during nap time. Specific incidents include discarding a child's food for talking too much, forcing bathroom use against their will, and disrupting naps by pulling away mats, causing children to fall. These actions were confirmed by multiple interviews with caregivers who observed these inappropriate disciplinary measures. |
| Feb 21, 2024 | §746.2805(6) Records, permits & program | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. Multiple testimonies indicated the caregiver used verbally harsh and abusive language. Witnesses reported the caregiver used derogatory and demeaning language, creating an emotionally harmful environment. |
| Feb 21, 2024 | §746.2805(1) Records, permits & program | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's actions were aggressive and included grabbing and verbal threats. Witnesses reported the caregiver yanked a child's jacket, pulled a child by the wrist, and used threats to control behavior. Multiple interviews with caregivers confirmed these actions, indicating a pattern of aggressive behavior. |
| Sep 7, 2023 | §746.603(a)(3) Safety hazards | Medium risk | Corrected | Children's Records - Health Statement: A child that has been enrolled since 2020 does not have a health statement completed by a health care professional. |
| Mar 1, 2023 | §746.2805(3) Other | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver pulled a child by their wrist across a table. |
| Mar 1, 2023 | §746.2803(4)(C) Other | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior: As a result of an investigation it was determined that this standard is deficient. A caregiver did not use appropriate redirection with a child when the child moved into an area behind the table where they were not supposed to be. |
| Sep 15, 2022 | §746.901(8) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification: While reviewing employee records, I observed that one employee was missing a copy of their photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection. |
| Sep 15, 2022 | §746.1315(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR: While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of CPR training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card. |
| Sep 15, 2022 | §746.901(4) Supervision & ratios | Medium-low risk | Corrected | Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit: I observed while reviewing personnel records that three operation employees were missing the signed employee affidavit form their employee files. |
| Sep 15, 2022 | §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.: While evaluating employee files, I observed that one employee did not have a current copy of first aid training in their file. The director stated the employee has completed the training but has not yet received the card. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Goddard School of Melissa Tx Melissa, 75454 | Child care center | — | 230 | No records | — | 0.6 km |
| Arrow Academy Melissa, 75454 | Child care center | — | 153 | No records | — | 0.8 km |
| N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa Melissa, 75454 | Child care center | — | 206 | No records | — | 1.1 km |
| Childrens Lighthouse of Trinity Falls Mckinney, 75071 | Child care center | — | 248 | No records | — | 4.5 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 1332779 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 3233 W FANNIN RD|MELISSA|TX|… | location Census Geocoder Non_Exact match: 3233 FANNIN RD, MELISSA, TX, 75454 | Corroborated | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 1692445 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Oct 2, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905832639 | Verified | Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905832638 | Verified | Oct 27, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905832637 | Verified | Sep 25, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905935287 | Verified | Sep 22, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905832636 | Verified | Aug 21, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.