No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Small Blessings Child Care Center
1717 Pioneer Ave, Wharton
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 87
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 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
- Mar 12, 2010
- Phone
- 9794882818
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.
3High risk
4Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
11Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
Jul 9, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
Jun 11, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jun 10, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to prove that children were using active play equipment designed by the manufacturer to be used by older children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-02.
Apr 13, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Mar 23, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Mar 12, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
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: An infant was left unsupervised when a caregiver walks out of the room for 2 minutes. Additionally, caregivers are unaware of an infant?s on-going activities when an infant gained access to the sleep only area without intervention by caregivers. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-07. - Critical Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to prove that an infant was in a swing for more than 15 minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-07. - Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector's note: Caregivers were seen using cell phones for personal reasons while supervising infants. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-07. - Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Inspector's note: One infant was allowed to sleep in a restrictive device. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-07.
Jul 1, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jun 23, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Inspector's note: The operation has not had an annual fire inspection done in the last 12 months. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-07.
Sep 3, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Inspector's note: 2 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file at the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-09. - Non-critical Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Inspector's note: Two rooms did not have posted activity plans. This was corrected when they were found and posted. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Oct 9, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
Inspector's note: One child did not have a immunization record on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-13.
May 3, 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.