The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC

814 MCMASTER RD, Alice, TX 78332Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 27, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC
License number
1819087
Location
814 MCMASTER RD, Alice, TX 78332
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 8.5/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected March 27, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor8.5 / 100
Health10/100
Safety10/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

60

Total Violations

Mar 27, 2026

Last Inspection

22

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (60)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(6)Nov 24, 2025

Daily food menu was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 24, 2025

Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Nov 24, 2025

Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Nov 24, 2025

Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Nov 24, 2025

Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-07

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Nov 24, 2025

Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Nov 24, 2025

Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 24, 2025

Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Nov 24, 2025

Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(6)Nov 24, 2025

Daily food menu was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Nov 24, 2025

Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 24, 2025

Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Nov 24, 2025

Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(6)Nov 24, 2025

Daily food menu was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Nov 24, 2025

Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Nov 24, 2025

Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Nov 24, 2025

Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Nov 24, 2025

Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 24, 2025

Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(6)Nov 24, 2025

Daily food menu was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Nov 24, 2025

Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Nov 24, 2025

Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Nov 24, 2025

Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Nov 24, 2025

Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Oct 1, 2025

Three employee files were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Oct 1, 2025

Activity plan was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Oct 1, 2025

Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Oct 1, 2025

Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Oct 1, 2025

Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Oct 1, 2025

Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Oct 1, 2025

Three employee files were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Oct 1, 2025

Activity plan was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Oct 1, 2025

Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Oct 1, 2025

Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Oct 1, 2025

Three employee files were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Oct 1, 2025

Activity plan was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(a)Oct 1, 2025

Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Oct 1, 2025

Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Oct 1, 2025

Three employee files were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2203(a)Oct 1, 2025

Activity plan was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Aug 1, 2025

Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4701(c)Aug 1, 2025

There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4603(5)Aug 1, 2025

Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4807(a)Aug 1, 2025

To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Aug 1, 2025

CPSC form was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Aug 1, 2025

Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4701(c)Aug 1, 2025

There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Aug 1, 2025

CPSC form was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4807(a)Aug 1, 2025

To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4701(c)Aug 1, 2025

There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Aug 1, 2025

Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4603(5)Aug 1, 2025

Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Aug 1, 2025

CPSC form was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4807(a)Aug 1, 2025

To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4701(c)Aug 1, 2025

There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5531Aug 1, 2025

Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Aug 1, 2025

CPSC form was not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4603(5)Aug 1, 2025

Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4603(5)Aug 1, 2025

Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4807(a)Aug 1, 2025

To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC's safety grade?

The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 8.5 out of 100.

How many violations does The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC have?

The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC has 60 total violations on record, including 36 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC last inspected?

The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC was last inspected on March 27, 2026.

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