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Licensed Center · Texas

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305 E Rusk St, Rockwall

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
63
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jun 18, 1996
Phone
9727720011

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.

0High risk
11Medium-high risk
4Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
1Low risk
10Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

May 8, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 10, 2026 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: Playground hazard: Children were observed playing on a tree that appeared to damaged from severe weather. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-29.
  • Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
    Inspector's note: One staff member did not have the required notorized affidavit. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-04-17.
  • Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
    Inspector's note: Two booster seats used to transport children were expired. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-24.
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
    Inspector's note: The younger playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing (pea gravel). Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-29.
Dec 4, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: 1 child observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions signed by parent. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-05.
  • Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
    Inspector's note: The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-05.
Nov 18, 2025 · Inspection
8 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
    Inspector's note: The wheels on the Merry go cycle were broken and needed to be repaired. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-02.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
    Inspector's note: The operation does not have an updated fire inspection on file. The Director called the fire marshal and scheduled for Tuesday11-25-2025 and will provide documentation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-02.
  • Non-critical Documentation of Drills
    Inspector's note: The director did not provide documentation for sheltering or lockdown drills. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-02.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: All infants observed in the infant classroom during the inspection did not have updated infant feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-02.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have a building and ground checklist available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-02.
  • Critical Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
    Inspector's note: The operation does not have a current gas inspection availble for review for CCR. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-02.
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
    Inspector's note: Bottle were missing labels and the Director corrected it by writing the child's name on their bottles Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
    Inspector's note: The loose-fill located on the playground measured less than one inch. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-02.
Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 12, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 3, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 30, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 11, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
    Inspector's note: One van used to transport children in care did not have the required first aid kit. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-17.
  • Critical Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
    Inspector's note: Playground hazards: broken plastic slide; wooden storage shed with splinted wood (children observed putting hands in wooden shed). Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-31.
Jan 18, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 22, 2023 · Inspection
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.