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Excel Pre-School

501 S Marshall St, Henderson

Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · Map

1 deficiency cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
75
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Accredited,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Dec 4, 2009
Phone
9036572007

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.

8High risk
12Medium-high risk
10Medium risk
5Medium-low risk
2Low risk
18Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current employee list printed and posted during the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the list was printed off and posted. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected during the inspection.
Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current employee list printed and posted during the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the list was printed off and posted. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected during the 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 14, 2026 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
    Inspector's note: The operation did not update/provide proof of coverage by their anniversary date. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-28.
Jul 9, 2026 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
    Inspector's note: The operation did not update/provide proof of coverage by their anniversary date. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-14.
Jul 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 29, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 27, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
    Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when the director stated another individual was responsible for the daily running of the facility. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-17.
  • Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
    Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that infants were sleeping in restrictive devices on multiple occasions for extended times. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-17.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that caregivers were not following the written feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-17.
  • Critical Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
    Inspector's note: This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that a parent was not receiving a daily report. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-17.
May 12, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 29, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
    Inspector's note: The most recent inspection report from December 2025 was not posted at the operation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-01-29.
Dec 30, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
    Inspector's note: The most recent inspection report from May 2025 was not posted at the operation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-30.
  • Critical Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
    Inspector's note: During the inspection bottle of fabric softener and laundry detergent were present in a room with children and within reach. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-30.
Jun 9, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
    Inspector's note: This standard was found to be out of compliance through a DFPS investigation. The operation stated they did not have a record of who picked up the child Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-11.
May 27, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 13, 2025 · Inspection
4 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 the insepction a child was found to be by themselves in a room with the lights off. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-13.
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: An individual with a pending background check was in a classroom watching children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-15.
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: During the insepction a child was observed playing with a container of Gain Fabric Sheets marked keep out of reach Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-13.
  • Critical AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
    Inspector's note: During the inspection a person with a Conditional background check was not following the conditions set on their background check. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-15.
May 9, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
    Inspector's note: This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation, when a caregiver stated they had at one point did not inform a parent or the office of a less serious injury to their child. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-03.
Oct 1, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: During the inspection an individual that did not have an eligible background check was present inside a classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-03.
Jul 25, 2024 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and had not been updated in more than 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-01.
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: Exposed dry wall and peeling paint were observed during the walk through. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-30.
  • Non-critical Update Admission Information - Procedure
    Inspector's note: During review the 8 children's records seen had not been updated since 2022. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-08-15.
  • Non-critical Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
    Inspector's note: During the walkthrough the activity plan was seen posted, the plan did not list the dates the plan covered. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-29.
  • Critical Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
    Inspector's note: During my inspection I observed infants sitting in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes. The children were not eating or being transported. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-25.
Jun 21, 2024 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
    Inspector's note: This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. The operation has not updated or provided liability insurance information by the required date. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-25.
Dec 7, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 30, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: The fire drill documentation was observed and discussed at the operation. The average exit time was seen to be 4 minutes during the fire drills. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-13.
May 24, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 10, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
    Inspector's note: During the inspection a sign in and sign out log was viewed however there were not parent or employee initials or signature. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-10.
  • Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
    Inspector's note: During the inspection a smoke detector was heard beeping for low battery. The monthly test log was then observed after and found ot not have been complete since January. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-10.
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
    Inspector's note: A current employee list was not available upon request. This was corrected at the inspection when the staff made a current employees list. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected during the inspection.
Apr 14, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
    Inspector's note: During the inspection the sign in and sign out log was viewed. The log does not have a time of the children's arrival or time of the children's departure. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-14.
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
    Inspector's note: During the inspection I observed the infant caregivers using the handwashing sink to clean bottles, and the cleaning sink to wash their hands. The caregivers then switched back to using the handwashing sink for handwashing and vice versa. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-14.
Jan 20, 2023 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Report Number of Employees
    Inspector's note: Your operation did not complete the employees who left survey for 2022 in the required timeframe. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-01-23.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.