No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Aww Better Child Care Center
312 Volney St, La Marque
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 184
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Weekend Care,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2018
- Phone
- 4099330748
Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: The operation's fire inspection expired on 01/27/2026. According to documentation presented during this inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 01/27/2025. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-18. - Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Inspector's note: Two of the handles of a seated play structure are broken off leaving sharp edges that are a hazardous to children at play. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-04.
- Critical Franchise Tax Delinquent
Inspector's note: The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-12-31.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Inspector's note: During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-26.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Policies Comply with Rules
Inspector's note: The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-10. - Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Inspector's note: During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-30. - Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Inspector's note: During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-10.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-17. - Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Report Number of Employees
Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-01-24.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-06. - Critical Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
Inspector's note: There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Inspector's note: Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-21. - Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-28.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.