Caring Hand Learning Center

260 COMMERCIAL DR, Harker Heights, TX 76548Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

43 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 30, 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 3, 2026

Provider
Caring Hand Learning Center
License number
1637846
Location
260 COMMERCIAL DR, Harker Heights, TX 76548
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 30.0/100
Inspection record
43 inspections, last inspected October 30, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor30.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

78

Total Violations

Oct 30, 2025

Last Inspection

265

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (78)

CRITICALSAFETY746.4601(7)Aug 22, 2025

During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.4601(7)Aug 22, 2025

During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.4601(7)Aug 22, 2025

During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jul 1, 2025

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined operation staff did not notify CCR about a child left alone on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jul 1, 2025

During a DFPS investigation operation staff were found to provide a parent of a child in care inaccurate information regarding an incident that occurred with their child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jul 1, 2025

During a DFPS investigation a child in care was observed to have been left alone on the playground for about 10 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jul 1, 2025

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined operation staff did not notify CCR about a child left alone on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jul 1, 2025

During a DFPS investigation operation staff were found to provide a parent of a child in care inaccurate information regarding an incident that occurred with their child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jul 1, 2025

During a DFPS investigation a child in care was observed to have been left alone on the playground for about 10 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jul 1, 2025

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined operation staff did not notify CCR about a child left alone on the playground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jul 1, 2025

During a DFPS investigation operation staff were found to provide a parent of a child in care inaccurate information regarding an incident that occurred with their child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jul 1, 2025

During a DFPS investigation a child in care was observed to have been left alone on the playground for about 10 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 26, 2024

1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5603(c)Nov 26, 2024

Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5603(c)Nov 26, 2024

Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 26, 2024

1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5603(c)Nov 26, 2024

Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 26, 2024

1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 7, 2024

1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 7, 2024

There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5603(c)Nov 7, 2024

The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 7, 2024

1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(1)Nov 7, 2024

The parent board was missing the written activity plans for each age group, a list of the current employees, the emergency evacuation plan, and the most recent licensing inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 7, 2024

There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1507(1)Nov 7, 2024

A caregiver was observed in the classroom with 6 children bringing the classroom out of ratio by 1. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(5)Nov 7, 2024

A caregiver was observed allowing a child to go to the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver then left the classroom leaving the children unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5603(c)Nov 7, 2024

The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Nov 7, 2024

Two caregivers were observed on personal cell phones while caring for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put the device away.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1507(1)Nov 7, 2024

A caregiver was observed in the classroom with 6 children bringing the classroom out of ratio by 1. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(5)Nov 7, 2024

A caregiver was observed allowing a child to go to the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver then left the classroom leaving the children unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5603(c)Nov 7, 2024

The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Nov 7, 2024

Two caregivers were observed on personal cell phones while caring for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put the device away.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 7, 2024

1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(1)Nov 7, 2024

The parent board was missing the written activity plans for each age group, a list of the current employees, the emergency evacuation plan, and the most recent licensing inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 7, 2024

There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1507(1)Nov 7, 2024

A caregiver was observed in the classroom with 6 children bringing the classroom out of ratio by 1. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(5)Nov 7, 2024

A caregiver was observed allowing a child to go to the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver then left the classroom leaving the children unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(1)Nov 7, 2024

The parent board was missing the written activity plans for each age group, a list of the current employees, the emergency evacuation plan, and the most recent licensing inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Nov 7, 2024

Two caregivers were observed on personal cell phones while caring for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put the device away.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 9, 2023

It was found that one child gained access to the operation's outdoor playground by a propped open door. The child was found to be left unsupervised for about 2-3 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)May 9, 2023

An incident placing a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)May 9, 2023

An incident placing a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 9, 2023

It was found that one child gained access to the operation's outdoor playground by a propped open door. The child was found to be left unsupervised for about 2-3 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 9, 2023

It was found that one child gained access to the operation's outdoor playground by a propped open door. The child was found to be left unsupervised for about 2-3 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)May 9, 2023

An incident placing a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jan 20, 2023

One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jan 20, 2023

One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Jan 20, 2023

One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Nov 15, 2022

One plastic playground structure was observed to be in disrepair and cracks were covered with tape. The director stated that the equipment would be removed and children would not use the equipment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Nov 15, 2022

One plastic playground structure was observed to be in disrepair and cracks were covered with tape. The director stated that the equipment would be removed and children would not use the equipment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Nov 15, 2022

One plastic playground structure was observed to be in disrepair and cracks were covered with tape. The director stated that the equipment would be removed and children would not use the equipment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jun 10, 2022

It was found that one caregiver did not have current transportation training and is frequently transporting children in the operation van.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jun 10, 2022

It was found that one caregiver did not have current transportation training and is frequently transporting children in the operation van.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jun 10, 2022

It was found that one caregiver did not have current transportation training and is frequently transporting children in the operation van.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 9, 2022

It was found during this investigation, that one child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 9, 2022

It was found during this investigation, that one child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Jun 9, 2022

It was found during the investigation that one child was present at the operation without enrollment information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Jun 9, 2022

It was found during this investigation, that one child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Jun 9, 2022

It was found during the investigation that one child was present at the operation without enrollment information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Jun 9, 2022

It was found during the investigation that one child was present at the operation without enrollment information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(9)Jun 8, 2022

One caregiver, responsible for transporting children, was unable to provide a current driver's license and there was not one on file. The caregiver will not transport children until a valid driver's license is obtained.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(9)Jun 8, 2022

One caregiver, responsible for transporting children, was unable to provide a current driver's license and there was not one on file. The caregiver will not transport children until a valid driver's license is obtained.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(9)Jun 8, 2022

One caregiver, responsible for transporting children, was unable to provide a current driver's license and there was not one on file. The caregiver will not transport children until a valid driver's license is obtained.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(b)Dec 1, 2021

During the follow-up inspection it was observed that there were 37 children in a combined nap room with an average age of 3 years old. Nap ratio was over by 7 children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(b)Dec 1, 2021

During the follow-up inspection it was observed that there were 37 children in a combined nap room with an average age of 3 years old. Nap ratio was over by 7 children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-01

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(b)Dec 1, 2021

During the follow-up inspection it was observed that there were 37 children in a combined nap room with an average age of 3 years old. Nap ratio was over by 7 children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Nov 16, 2021

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation was reducing number of caregivers during naptime for children that were under 18 months old. There was a combined nap room with children ranging from 13 months to 2 years old in a 1 caregiver to 16 children ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Nov 16, 2021

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation was reducing number of caregivers during naptime for children that were under 18 months old. There was a combined nap room with children ranging from 13 months to 2 years old in a 1 caregiver to 16 children ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Nov 16, 2021

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the vans used to transport were not equipped with working electronic child safety alarms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Nov 16, 2021

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the vans used to transport were not equipped with working electronic child safety alarms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Nov 16, 2021

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation was reducing number of caregivers during naptime for children that were under 18 months old. There was a combined nap room with children ranging from 13 months to 2 years old in a 1 caregiver to 16 children ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(b)Nov 16, 2021

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the vans used to transport were not equipped with working electronic child safety alarms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 18, 2021

During the inspection one caregiver was in the care of 14 ages 10 months to 2 years old. This was corrected during the inspection by two caregivers arriving and splitting the classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 18, 2021

During the inspection one caregiver was in the care of 14 ages 10 months to 2 years old. This was corrected during the inspection by two caregivers arriving and splitting the classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 18, 2021

During the inspection one caregiver was in the care of 14 ages 10 months to 2 years old. This was corrected during the inspection by two caregivers arriving and splitting the classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Aug 17, 2021

Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation it was determined that the van driver did not verify which children on the route were being dropped off at the correct school location before leaving the premises. This was corrected by the driver going back to drop off location and routing the children in care to the correct school.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Aug 17, 2021

Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation it was determined that the van driver did not verify which children on the route were being dropped off at the correct school location before leaving the premises. This was corrected by the driver going back to drop off location and routing the children in care to the correct school.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Aug 17, 2021

Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation it was determined that the van driver did not verify which children on the route were being dropped off at the correct school location before leaving the premises. This was corrected by the driver going back to drop off location and routing the children in care to the correct school.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-18

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caring Hand Learning Center's safety grade?

Caring Hand Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Caring Hand Learning Center have?

Caring Hand Learning Center has 78 total violations on record, including 57 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Caring Hand Learning Center last inspected?

Caring Hand Learning Center was last inspected on October 30, 2025.

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