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Licensed Center · Texas

Handprints Academy

606 Pioneer Rd, Mesquite

Last inspected Nov 25, 2025 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
150
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,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Dec 14, 2010
Phone
9722856683

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.

9High risk
4Medium-high risk
4Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
17Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Nov 25, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 25, 2025 · Inspection
2 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: A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-25.
  • 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: Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-25.
Sep 23, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 17, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 5, 2024 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
    Inspector's note: Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-05.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
    Inspector's note: The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24, Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-12-19.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-12-12.
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
    Inspector's note: Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-05.
Jul 16, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 14, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 8, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 15, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
    Inspector's note: Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-21.
Mar 12, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 6, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 2, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
    Inspector's note: Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-26.
Jan 23, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 10, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 9, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 12, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Storage for Individual Belongings
    Inspector's note: The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-15.
Aug 31, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 30, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 29, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 3, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 21, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-24.
  • 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: During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-24.
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
    Inspector's note: The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-24.
  • Critical Adequate Lighting During Naptime
    Inspector's note: The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-24.
Jan 5, 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.