Endless Discoveries Hico Learning Center

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: A caregiver stated that they had ten children in care when they had twelve children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had twelve children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-09.

• Critical Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-24.
• 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: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left unattended in a classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-24.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Posting of Activity Plan
  Inspector's note: Two of the 4 classrooms dd not have a posted activity plan during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-24.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plans
  Inspector's note: One of four classrooms did not have a written activity plan available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-24.

• Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: Garbage was observed to be accessible to children in one classroom during the inspection. A lid was placed on the bin during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Posting of Activity Plan
  Inspector's note: Four of the four classrooms did not have a written activity plan posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-08.
• Non-critical Location of Handwashing Sink
  Inspector's note: One bathroom inside of a classroom was observed to be lacking handwashing soap and papertowels. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-08.
• 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: There were 2 Pre K aged children observed unsupervised in a bathroom during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-08.
• Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Accessible to Children
  Inspector's note: The toy shelves in one Pre K aged classroom were observed to be turned towards the wall making the toys and materials inaccessible to the children. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-08.

• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Inspector's note: There was one 21 month old child present in the infant classroom with a 2 month old, resulting in a 19 month age diffrence. The older child was moved to the toddler classroom for the remainder of the day. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-27.

• 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: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left outside unattended. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-27.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Inspector's note: The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted on 9/26/24. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-29.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: Two of four infants enrolled did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-02.
• Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Inspector's note: It was observed that one caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-02.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  Inspector's note: The handwashing sink in the infant classroom was observed to be used as a rinse or bottle washing sink. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-02.
• Critical Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  Inspector's note: It was observed that an infant's hands were not washed after a diaper change. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-02.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Inspector's note: Two of four staff files reviewed were lacking the required affidavit for employment. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-07-29.
• Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Inspector's note: The last documented fire drill was observed to have been complete in March 2024. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
  Inspector's note: The written activity plans includes outdoor play however the children have not been participating in outdoor play due to the lack of maintenance of the playground. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-10.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
  Inspector's note: The most recent inspection was not posted at the operation. The operation still had an old inspection form dated 9/28/23 from previous ownership. This was corrected at inspection when the Director printed and posted the most recent inspection form. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: Upon arrival at the operation a caregiver was left alone in a classroom with 16 children who have a specified age group of 3 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver was added to the room, bringing the room back into ratio. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-08.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The grass on the outdoor playground is not being maintained. The grass was observed overgrown and tall in need of mowing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-10.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.