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Licensed Center · Texas

Caring Hand Learning Center

260 Commercial Dr, Harker Heights

Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
265
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
05:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Accredited,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips,Night Care
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Apr 17, 2017
Phone
2546907730

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

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.

16High risk
9Medium-high risk
9Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
0Low risk
27Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: During the follow up inspection, there were 2 caregivers with 37 children on the playground, exceeding maxium group size. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-28.
Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: During the follow up inspection, there were 2 caregivers with 37 children on the playground, exceeding maxium group size. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-28.
Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 18, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 18, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 14, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 10, 2026 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: Two children were missing health statements from a healthcare professional. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-18.
  • Critical Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
    Inspector's note: During a monitoring inspection, a 6-month-old infant was observed to be asleep on the floor. This was corrected when the caregiver picked the infant up and put them in their crib. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-10.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: During an inspection, it was observed a caregiver left a classroom, leaving the children unattended, to grab something from another room. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-10.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: After reviewing staff files, 6 staff were missing the 2985 affidavit, 4 were missing copy of photo identification, 5 were missing education verification, and 3 were missing a signed statement of overview for operation policies and personnel policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-18.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: During an inspection, 4 caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-10.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
    Inspector's note: During an inspection, a child was observed placed in a stroller, strapped in, as a way of guidance so they would not run off. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child from the stroller. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-10.
Aug 6, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: During an investigation inspection, two classrooms were observed to be out of ratio. This was corrected when another went into each room. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-10.
Oct 30, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 29, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 17, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 17, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
    Inspector's note: During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-10.
Jul 1, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation a child in care was observed to have been left alone on the playground for about 10 minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-06.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation operation staff were found to provide a parent of a child in care inaccurate information regarding an incident that occurred with their child. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-06.
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation, it was determined operation staff did not notify CCR about a child left alone on the playground. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-06.
Feb 19, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 13, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 12, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 26, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
    Inspector's note: Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-06.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: 1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-12-02.
Nov 14, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection
7 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-29.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: 1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-22.
  • Non-critical Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
    Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed in the classroom with 6 children bringing the classroom out of ratio by 1. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-07.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
    Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed allowing a child to go to the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver then left the classroom leaving the children unsupervised. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-07.
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - License
    Inspector's note: The parent board was missing the written activity plans for each age group, a list of the current employees, the emergency evacuation plan, and the most recent licensing inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-15.
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: Two caregivers were observed on personal cell phones while caring for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put the device away. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-07.
  • Critical Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
    Inspector's note: The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-15.
Nov 13, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 20, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 15, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 26, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 17, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 9, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: It was found that one child gained access to the operation's outdoor playground by a propped open door. The child was found to be left unsupervised for about 2-3 minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-02.
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: An incident placing a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation as required. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-02.
Feb 22, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 21, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 11, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 3, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 20, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
    Inspector's note: One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-01-20.
Jan 17, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

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.