15 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2022.
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: There prek classroom has improved, but remains cluttered and disorganized with toys and art supplies stacked on top of each other that could fall on a child's head. This area is accessible to children. There is an outdoor space that contains areas of overgrown grass with numerous stickers/burrs and ant beds that is currently not used by children due to it's condition.
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner: There are trash cans in the classrooms accessible to the children with trash inside and without a lid, making it accessible to children. There are rodent droppings under a kitchen sink cabinet and on the floor next to the sink in the dining area.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: There classroom is cluttered and disorganized with stacks of papers, toys, and blankets. This area is accessible to children. There is an outdoor space that contains areas of overgrown grass with numerous stickers/burrs and ant beds that is currently not used by children due to it's condition.
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Unlock in the report| Jun 9, 2026 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| May 4, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 5 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Assessment | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| May 29, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 17, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | §746.3701 Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: There prek classroom has improved, but remains cluttered and disorganized with toys and art supplies stacked on top of each other that could fall on a child's head. This area is accessible to children. There is an outdoor space that contains areas of overgrown grass with numerous stickers/burrs and ant beds that is currently not used by children due to it's condition. |
| Jun 12, 2026 | §746.3407(8) Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner: There are trash cans in the classrooms accessible to the children with trash inside and without a lid, making it accessible to children. There are rodent droppings under a kitchen sink cabinet and on the floor next to the sink in the dining area. |
| Jun 12, 2026 | §746.3701 Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: There classroom is cluttered and disorganized with stacks of papers, toys, and blankets. This area is accessible to children. There is an outdoor space that contains areas of overgrown grass with numerous stickers/burrs and ant beds that is currently not used by children due to it's condition. |
| Jun 9, 2026 | §746.3407(8) Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner: There are rodent dropping found under the sink in the kitchen and 2 droppings found on the floor by the sink in the dining area. |
| Jun 9, 2026 | §746.2805 Facilities & equipment | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual: During the investigation, information obtained through interviews indicated that a caregiver would yell at children in a manner that was intimidating or humiliating to the child. |
| Jun 5, 2026 | §746.3415(4) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child: A caregiver changed a diaper and did not wash hands afterwards. The caregiver was prompted and then went to wash her hands. |
| Jun 5, 2026 | §746.3701(1) Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered: There was an electrical outlet in the infant room that did not have a plug cover. |
| Jun 5, 2026 | §745.641 Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A caregiver was present at the operation caring for children in the toddler classroom with children aged 23 months to 3 years old without an approved, eligible background check. The caregiver immediately left the operation. |
| Jun 2, 2026 | §746.3407(8) Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner: There is a trash can in the outside area accessible to the children with trash inside and without a lid, making it accessible to children. There are rodent droppings under a sink inside the cabinet in the kitchen. |
| May 4, 2026 | §746.5205(1) Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: There has not been any drills conducted since 3/13/2025 for Sheltering/severe weather, 5/29/25 for fire drills, and 5/29/25 for CO Alarm detector, smoke detector, and Fire Extinguisher test. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection to bring this standard into compliance. |
| May 4, 2026 | §746.5205(4) Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium risk | Corrected | Documentation of Drills: There is no documentation that any drills conducted since 3/13/2025 for Sheltering/severe weather, 5/29/25 for fire drills, and 5/29/25 for CO Alarm detector, smoke detector, and Fire Extinguisher test.This standard was corrected at inspection by conducting and documenting drills. |
| May 4, 2026 | §746.5101(a) Fire safety & emergency drills | High risk | Corrected | Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: There is not an up to date annual fire inspection. |
| May 4, 2026 | §746.613(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current: A child's immunization record had not been updated. |
| May 4, 2026 | §746.1105(3) Staff qualifications & clearances | Low risk | Corrected | Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985): During an employee file audit, this document was missing from an employee file. |
| Jan 20, 2026 | §746.303(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-low risk | Corrected | Report Number of Employees: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required. |
| May 29, 2025 | §746.3819 Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: There is a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy that did not have an emergency action plan. |
| May 29, 2025 | §746.5205(1) Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: The last documented fire drill occurred on 3-13-25. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by completing a fire drill. The exit time was 33 seconds. |
| Jun 24, 2024 | §746.3701 Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: There was a mop bucket with water inside the girls bathrooms. The children were also served hotdogs that were not cut up appropriately. This was corrected during the inspection. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran School Vernon, 76384 | Child care center | — | 80 | No records | — | 0.9 km |
| Sonshine Place Preschool Vernon, 76384 | Child care center | — | 45 | No records | — | 1.1 km |
| Mcbrides Daycare Vernon, 76384 | Child care center | — | 45 | No records | — | 1.1 km |
| Ark and Olive Academy Vernon, 76384 | Child care center | — | 47 | No records | — | 1.8 km |
| Wilbarger County Early Head Start Cdc Vernon, 76384 | Child care center | — | 12 | No records | — | 1.9 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 331292 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 3700 KELLY ST|VERNON|TX|7638… | location Census Geocoder Exact match: 3700 KELLY ST, VERNON, TX, 76384 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 882571 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Jun 29, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| tx_twc_ccs_facilities TX | row-ghsy-usag.89ch | monthlyamtpaid, accrdstatus, prekstandard, headstart | Historical | Jun 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| tx_tda_cacfp_centers TX | 02328-4368 | mealpreparationmethod, foodservicevendorname, enrolled_by_eligibility | Verified | — | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905782959 | Verified | Sep 28, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905782958 | Verified | Aug 6, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905782957 | Verified | Jul 9, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905782956 | Verified | Jun 12, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905917319 | Verified | Jun 9, 2026 | 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.