- 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.
Licensed Center · Texas
Excel Pre-School
501 S Marshall St, Henderson
Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · Map
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.
Inspection history
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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: 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.