12 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2025.
Required Personnel Records: Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
Written Activity Plans: Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement: Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| May 14, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
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Unlock in the report| Mar 27, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 7 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 6 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 4 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 5 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | §746.901 Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Required Personnel Records: Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985. |
| Jun 18, 2026 | §746.2203(a) Records, permits & program | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Activity Plans: Activity plan for the week was not available for review. |
| May 14, 2026 | §746.611(a)(3) Records, permits & program | Medium risk | Corrected | Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement: Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent. |
| Mar 27, 2026 | §746.2505(4)(C) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups: Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups. |
| Mar 27, 2026 | §746.1301(a)(2)(A) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training: Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training. |
| Mar 27, 2026 | §746.3313(1) Safety hazards | Medium risk | Corrected | Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions: Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo. |
| Mar 27, 2026 | §746.2205(a)(4) Facilities & equipment | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods: Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom. |
| Mar 27, 2026 | §746.3407 Sanitation & hygiene | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change. |
| Mar 27, 2026 | §746.2501(1) Food & nutrition | Medium risk | Corrected | Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained: Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule. |
| Mar 27, 2026 | §746.113(a) Records, permits & program | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed: Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards. |
| Nov 24, 2025 | §746.5319 Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Smoke Detectors Testing: Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation. |
| Nov 24, 2025 | §746.3415(4) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child: Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing. |
| Nov 24, 2025 | §746.1315(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR: Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin. |
| Nov 24, 2025 | §746.901 Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Required Personnel Records: Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912. |
| Nov 24, 2025 | §746.5205(1) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation. |
| Nov 24, 2025 | §746.401(6) Food & nutrition | Medium risk | Corrected | Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center: Daily food menu was not available for review. |
| Oct 1, 2025 | §746.603(a)(2) Safety hazards | Medium risk | Corrected | Children's Records - Admission Information: Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form. |
| Oct 1, 2025 | §746.901 Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Required Personnel Records: Three employee files were not available for review. |
| Oct 1, 2025 | §746.2203(a) Records, permits & program | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Activity Plans: Activity plan was not available for review. |
| Oct 1, 2025 | §746.613(a) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Required Immunizations: Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records. |
| Aug 1, 2025 | §746.4807(a) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear: To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet. |
| Aug 1, 2025 | §746.4701(c) Facilities & equipment | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure: There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse. |
| Aug 1, 2025 | §746.5531 Fire safety & emergency drills | High risk | Corrected | Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System: Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector. |
| Aug 1, 2025 | §746.4135(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Children's Products- Annual Certification: CPSC form was not available for review. |
| Aug 1, 2025 | §746.4603(5) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings: Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Miracles Christian Daycare Alice, 78332 | Child care center | — | 44 | No records | — | 1.9 km |
| Mrs. Sharon's Daycare Alice, 78332 | Child care center | — | 34 | No records | — | 2.3 km |
| Alfredo Arriola Sr Cdc Alice, 78332 | Child care center | — | 60 | No records | — | 2.4 km |
| Arco Iris Child Development Center Alice, 78332 | Child care center | — | 40 | No records | — | 3.3 km |
| Cplc Mshs Alice Alice, 78332 | Child care center | — | 75 | No records | — | 3.5 km |
| Stonegate Angel Care Alice, 78332 | Child care center | — | 107 | No records | — | 3.5 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 1509758 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 814 MCMASTER RD|ALICE|TX|783… | location Census Geocoder Exact match: 814 MCMASTER RD, ALICE, TX, 78332 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 1819087 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Aug 14, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905891168 | Verified | Jul 16, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905891167 | Verified | Jun 18, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905891166 | Verified | May 14, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905891165 | Verified | Apr 24, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905891164 | Verified | Mar 27, 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.