In His Hands Day Care

1818 4TH AVE, Canyon, TX 79015Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

30 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 19, 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 1, 2026

Provider
In His Hands Day Care
License number
543684
Location
1818 4TH AVE, Canyon, TX 79015
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 24.6/100
Inspection record
30 inspections, last inspected February 19, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor24.6 / 100
Health18/100
Safety63/100
Staffing3/100
Compliance0/100

35

Total Violations

Feb 19, 2026

Last Inspection

190

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (35)

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(11)Feb 19, 2026

Two employee files still lacked orientation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(11)Feb 19, 2026

Two employee files still lacked orientation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Feb 3, 2026

A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature and parent signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-20

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(11)Feb 3, 2026

Three employee files lacked orientation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4805(a)Feb 3, 2026

The side access did not have adequate 6 feet use zone and children were observed using the equipment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-03

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Feb 3, 2026

A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature and parent signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4805(a)Feb 3, 2026

The side access did not have adequate 6 feet use zone and children were observed using the equipment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(11)Feb 3, 2026

Three employee files lacked orientation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(11)Feb 3, 2026

Three employee files lacked orientation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-13

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Feb 3, 2026

A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature and parent signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4805(a)Feb 3, 2026

The side access did not have adequate 6 feet use zone and children were observed using the equipment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Feb 27, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Feb 27, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Feb 27, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Feb 27, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Feb 27, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Feb 27, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Mar 20, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-20

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Mar 20, 2024

Two medications required for known food allergies is expired and is in need of replacing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 20, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Mar 20, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Mar 20, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-20

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Mar 20, 2024

Two medications required for known food allergies is expired and is in need of replacing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 20, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Mar 20, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Mar 20, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29

SERIOUSHEALTH746.3809Mar 20, 2024

Two medications required for known food allergies is expired and is in need of replacing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Mar 20, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Mar 20, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-29

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Apr 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Apr 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Apr 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Apr 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Apr 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-05

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Apr 19, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-19

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is In His Hands Day Care's safety grade?

In His Hands Day Care has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 24.6 out of 100.

How many violations does In His Hands Day Care have?

In His Hands Day Care has 35 total violations on record, including 21 critical, 14 serious, and 0 minor.

When was In His Hands Day Care last inspected?

In His Hands Day Care was last inspected on February 19, 2026.

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