Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center

351 FM 646 RD N, Dickinson, TX 77539Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

30 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

December 29, 2025

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
Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center
License number
1800467
Location
351 FM 646 RD N, Dickinson, TX 77539
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 9.8/100
Inspection record
30 inspections, last inspected December 29, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor9.8 / 100
Health0/100
Safety33/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

48

Total Violations

Dec 29, 2025

Last Inspection

68

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (48)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Oct 2, 2025

Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not used when a caregiver forcefully picked up a child to physically remove them from the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 2, 2025

Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, five children were left unsupervised when the caregiver stepped out of the classroom to physically remove a child from the classroom to the room next door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 2, 2025

Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, five children were left unsupervised when the caregiver stepped out of the classroom to physically remove a child from the classroom to the room next door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Oct 2, 2025

Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not used when a caregiver forcefully picked up a child to physically remove them from the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 2, 2025

Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, five children were left unsupervised when the caregiver stepped out of the classroom to physically remove a child from the classroom to the room next door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Oct 2, 2025

Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not used when a caregiver forcefully picked up a child to physically remove them from the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317Jun 9, 2025

Food observed on counter in kitchen was not stored in a sanitary manner and or discarded after preparation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Jun 9, 2025

One child was missing current immunization record in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(g)Jun 9, 2025

Two children's soiled clothes were observed on the floor of the classroom restroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jun 9, 2025

One infant being fed did not have name on bottle.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jun 9, 2025

One infant being fed did not have name on bottle.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Jun 9, 2025

One child was missing current immunization record in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317Jun 9, 2025

Food observed on counter in kitchen was not stored in a sanitary manner and or discarded after preparation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.613(b)Jun 9, 2025

One child was missing current immunization record in file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(g)Jun 9, 2025

Two children's soiled clothes were observed on the floor of the classroom restroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jun 9, 2025

One infant being fed did not have name on bottle.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317Jun 9, 2025

Food observed on counter in kitchen was not stored in a sanitary manner and or discarded after preparation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(g)Jun 9, 2025

Two children's soiled clothes were observed on the floor of the classroom restroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(B)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss how long children in their care will participate in indoor and outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(E)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss the recommended clothing items children while need to wear to participate in indoor and outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(30)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will support children with special needs in there care based on inclusive service requirements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(12)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss the procedures for vision and hearing screening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(C)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss the type of physical activities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Oct 17, 2024

Parents Rights was not documented in Operational Policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

MINORSTAFFING746.501(a)(25)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not state where breastfeeding mothers can breastfeed or formula feed their child within the center and other provisions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will determine extreme weather conditions that will cause child to miss or limit outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(A)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss the benefits of active and outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(23)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not provide the procedures in which parents can access minimum standards online, texas abuse and neglect hotline number and websit, as well as HHSC website.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(C)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss the type of physical activities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will determine extreme weather conditions that will cause child to miss or limit outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(12)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss the procedures for vision and hearing screening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(B)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss how long children in their care will participate in indoor and outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(E)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss the recommended clothing items children while need to wear to participate in indoor and outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(A)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss the benefits of active and outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Oct 17, 2024

Parents Rights was not documented in Operational Policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(23)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not provide the procedures in which parents can access minimum standards online, texas abuse and neglect hotline number and websit, as well as HHSC website.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(30)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will support children with special needs in there care based on inclusive service requirements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

MINORSTAFFING746.501(a)(25)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not state where breastfeeding mothers can breastfeed or formula feed their child within the center and other provisions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(23)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not provide the procedures in which parents can access minimum standards online, texas abuse and neglect hotline number and websit, as well as HHSC website.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Oct 17, 2024

Parents Rights was not documented in Operational Policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(A)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss the benefits of active and outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(E)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss the recommended clothing items children while need to wear to participate in indoor and outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(B)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss how long children in their care will participate in indoor and outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(12)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss the procedures for vision and hearing screening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will determine extreme weather conditions that will cause child to miss or limit outdoor play.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(C)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss the type of physical activities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(30)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will support children with special needs in there care based on inclusive service requirements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

MINORSTAFFING746.501(a)(25)Oct 17, 2024

Operational Policies did not state where breastfeeding mothers can breastfeed or formula feed their child within the center and other provisions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-24

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center's safety grade?

Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 9.8 out of 100.

How many violations does Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center have?

Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center has 48 total violations on record, including 18 critical, 27 serious, and 3 minor.

When was Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center last inspected?

Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center was last inspected on December 29, 2025.

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