# Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Dickinson, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 68 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 351 Fm 646 Rd N, Dickinson, TX 77539 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 68 - License/permit: 1800467 - Operator: not published - Phone: (281) 678-8907 - Website: www.highlandforestdaycare.com - Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1483789 ## Inspection record 16 findings across 18 Texas HHSC inspections (2024-08-16 to 2026-06-24); 6 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2025-10-02 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-11-21: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, five children were left unsupervised when the caregiver stepped out of the classroom to physically remove a child from the classroom to the room next door. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2025-10-02 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2025-11-21: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not used when a caregiver forcefully picked up a child to physically remove them from the classroom. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2025-06-09 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-07-10: Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary: Food observed on counter in kitchen was not stored in a sanitary manner and or discarded after preparation. (§746.3317; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3317)) - 2025-06-09 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-07-10: Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home: Two children's soiled clothes were observed on the floor of the classroom restroom. (§746.3505(g); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3505-g)) - 2025-06-09 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-07-10: Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current: One child was missing current immunization record in file. (§746.613(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-613-b)) - 2025-06-09 — Food & nutrition, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-07-10: Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups: One infant being fed did not have name on bottle. (§746.2419(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2419-6)) - 2024-10-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-10-23: Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening: Operational Policies did not discuss the procedures for vision and hearing screening. (§746.501(a)(12); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-12)) - 2024-10-17 — Supervision & ratios, Low risk, Correction verified 2024-10-23: Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions: Operational Policies did not state where breastfeeding mothers can breastfeed or formula feed their child within the center and other provisions. (§746.501(a)(25); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-25)) - 2024-10-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-10-23: Written Operational Policies - Benefits: Operational Policies did not discuss the benefits of active and outdoor play. (§746.501(a)(18)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-18-a)) - 2024-10-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-10-23: Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website: Operational Policies did not provide the procedures in which parents can access minimum standards online, texas abuse and neglect hotline number and websit, as well as HHSC website. (§746.501(a)(23); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-23)) - 2024-10-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-11-06: Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing: Operational Policies did not discuss the recommended clothing items children while need to wear to participate in indoor and outdoor play. (§746.501(a)(18)(E); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-18-e)) - 2024-10-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-11-06: Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather: Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will determine extreme weather conditions that will cause child to miss or limit outdoor play. (§746.501(a)(18)(F); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-18-f)) - 2024-10-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-11-06: Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity: Operational Policies did not discuss the type of physical activities. (§746.501(a)(18)(C); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-18-c)) - 2024-10-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-11-06: Written Operational Policies - Duration: Operational Policies did not discuss how long children in their care will participate in indoor and outdoor play. (§746.501(a)(18)(B); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-18-b)) - 2024-10-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-10-23: Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights: Parents Rights was not documented in Operational Policies. (§746.501(a)(20); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-20)) - …and 1 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [S&a's Fun Time Learn Time Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1525675) — 1.02 km, capacity 12 - [A Lifetime of Learning Child Care Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1540137) — 1.46 km, capacity 188 - [Kids @ First Nursery and Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1307493) — 2.09 km, capacity 113 - [Learners Land Child Care Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1365138) — 2.58 km, capacity 26 - [Dickinson Isd Gator Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1117951) — 3.96 km, capacity 79 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1483789 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1483789 - us_census_geocoder record 351 FM 646 RD N|DICKINSON|TX|77539 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1800467 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1800467 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1483789 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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