No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Caring Hand Learning Center
260 Commercial Dr, Harker Heights
Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · Map
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.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
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.