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Licensed Center · Texas

In His Hands Day Care

1818 4Th Ave, Canyon

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · Map

1 deficiency cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
190
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:15 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
Part Time Care,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Dec 20, 1999
Phone
8066555437

Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

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.

2High risk
5Medium-high risk
5Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
11Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Feb 19, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
    Inspector's note: Two employee files still lacked orientation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-06.
Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
    Inspector's note: The side access did not have adequate 6 feet use zone and children were observed using the equipment. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-03.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
    Inspector's note: Three employee files lacked orientation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-13.
  • Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    Inspector's note: A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature and parent signature. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-20.
Apr 28, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 27, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
    Inspector's note: Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver disciplined a child inappropriately. The child was asked to put down a handful of rocks and then the caregiver grabbed the child by the arm in an attempt to get the child to release the rocks. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-17.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
    Inspector's note: Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was thumping children on their hands as a means to stop unwanted behavior for discipline. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-17.
Apr 2, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 20, 2024 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: One slide on the younger children playground has screws that pose a hazard to children in care. Two screws have broken from the plastic and poses a pinch hazard, and one screw protrudes up and is a pinch hazard. Additionally, the older children playground has a metal post protruding from the ground and is a trip hazard. This was corrected at inspection with the slide removed and the metal post was pulled up and removed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-20.
  • Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
    Inspector's note: Two medications required for known food allergies is expired and is in need of replacing. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-29.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: Five infants in the infant classroom were past due on infant feeding instructions requiring to be updated in the last 30 days that are consuming formula or breastmilk. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-29.
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: One classroom with a specified age group of 12-17 month old infants required two staff members in the classroom with the 8 children in care but only had one staff member observed in the classroom upon entry of the room at inspections. The caregiver that left the classroom to utilize the restroom, promptly returned and the classroom was back in ratio during nap time. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-20.
May 3, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 19, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
    Inspector's note: Climbing equipment on the playground that requires six inches of loose fill within the use zone had various areas that had hard and compacted dirt and there was not sufficient 6 inches of loose fill. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-05.
  • Non-critical Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
    Inspector's note: One classroom with infants and toddlers was observed during snack time and the children were no secured with the buckle in the multiple occupancy table that has buckles. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-19.
Apr 12, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
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.