Caring Hand Learning Center
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
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)
During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-10
During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-10
During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-10
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06
Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06
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
Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-06
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
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
There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
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
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
There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
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
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
The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
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
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
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
The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15
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
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
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
There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-29
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
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
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
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
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
An incident placing a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02
An incident placing a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02
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
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
An incident placing a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02
One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
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
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
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
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
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
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
It was found during this investigation, that one child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08
It was found during this investigation, that one child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08
It was found during the investigation that one child was present at the operation without enrollment information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08
It was found during this investigation, that one child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08
It was found during the investigation that one child was present at the operation without enrollment information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08
It was found during the investigation that one child was present at the operation without enrollment information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-08
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.