# Handprints Academy Handprints Academy is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Mesquite, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 150 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 606 Pioneer Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 150 - License/permit: 1159306 - Operator: not published - Phone: (972) 285-6683 - Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=677208 ## Inspection record 17 findings across 25 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-01-06 to 2025-11-25); 13 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2025-09-25 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2025-09-29: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible: Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers. (§746.2426(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2426-a-2)) - 2025-09-25 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-09-29: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2024-12-05 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-12-06: Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional: The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents. (§746.2421(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2421-a)) - 2024-12-05 — Food & nutrition, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-12-17: Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups: Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge. (§746.2419(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2419-6)) - 2024-12-05 — Food & nutrition, High risk, Correction verified 2024-12-17: Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles: Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle. (§746.2419(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2419-3)) - 2024-12-05 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-12-17: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report: The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24, (§746.801(13); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-13)) - 2024-05-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2024-07-08: Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt. (§746.2805(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-1)) - 2024-02-02 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2024-03-12: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual: Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment. (§746.2805; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805)) - 2023-12-12 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-12-19: Storage for Individual Belongings: The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child. (§746.4505; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4505)) - 2023-04-21 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-08-03: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for: The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for. (§746.1205(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-2)) - 2023-04-21 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2023-08-03: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible: During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers. (§746.2426(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2426-a-2)) - 2023-04-21 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-08-03: Adequate Lighting During Naptime: The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime. (§746.2911; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2911)) - 2023-04-21 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-08-03: Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles: The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room. (§746.2419(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2419-3)) - 2022-01-06 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-01-18: Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing: The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on. (§746.4901(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4901-a)) - 2022-01-06 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-01-18: Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment: The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on. (§746.4803; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4803)) - …and 2 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Stepping Stones Dfw, LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1459825) — 0.49 km, capacity 136 - [Childrens Palace Preparatory School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1475222) — 1.3 km, capacity 214 - [Lighthouse Learning Academy LLC - Mesquite](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1537655) — 1.37 km, capacity 129 - [Legacy Kids Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1010688) — 1.65 km, capacity 221 - [Meadow Oaks Academy INC.](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-370040) — 2 km, capacity 454 - [Right at School at Smith Elementary](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1511481) — 2.04 km, capacity 50 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 677208 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=677208 - us_census_geocoder record 606 PIONEER RD|MESQUITE|TX|75149 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1159306 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1159306 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-yhp7-45x4.xmc4 (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1159306 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 04148-0002 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=04148-0002 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-677208 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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