Howe KinderCare

105 DOYLE ST, Howe, TX 75459Open
NAEYC Accredited
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

58 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

December 17, 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
Howe KinderCare
License number
1795014
Location
105 DOYLE ST, Howe, TX 75459
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 30.0/100
Inspection record
58 inspections, last inspected December 17, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

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

54

Total Violations

Dec 17, 2025

Last Inspection

211

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (54)

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 18, 2025

During an inspection at the operation, a caregiver was observed to be present in a classroom with children while having a pending background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-18

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 18, 2025

During an inspection at the operation, a caregiver was observed to be present in a classroom with children while having a pending background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-18

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 18, 2025

During an inspection at the operation, a caregiver was observed to be present in a classroom with children while having a pending background check.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4305Oct 10, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A group of children were playing outdoors in an area which was not enclosed with a fence. This group included children who were younger than five years old.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(5)Oct 10, 2025

During the inspection, a written activity plan was not posted for the school-aged group of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.1003(2)Oct 10, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A director allowed a group of children, which included children under the age of five, to play outdoors in an unfenced area. Another director was unaware that the group of children played outdoors in the unfenced area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4305Oct 10, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A group of children were playing outdoors in an area which was not enclosed with a fence. This group included children who were younger than five years old.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.1003(2)Oct 10, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A director allowed a group of children, which included children under the age of five, to play outdoors in an unfenced area. Another director was unaware that the group of children played outdoors in the unfenced area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(5)Oct 10, 2025

During the inspection, a written activity plan was not posted for the school-aged group of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4305Oct 10, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A group of children were playing outdoors in an area which was not enclosed with a fence. This group included children who were younger than five years old.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.1003(2)Oct 10, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A director allowed a group of children, which included children under the age of five, to play outdoors in an unfenced area. Another director was unaware that the group of children played outdoors in the unfenced area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(5)Oct 10, 2025

During the inspection, a written activity plan was not posted for the school-aged group of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Aug 28, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not supervise a child who climbed on top of a table and pulled it over and onto the child's foot.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Aug 28, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not supervise a child who climbed on top of a table and pulled it over and onto the child's foot.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Aug 28, 2025

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not supervise a child who climbed on top of a table and pulled it over and onto the child's foot.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Oct 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained through interviews, it has been determined that parents were not notified immediately after two children were left unattended in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it has been determined that two children had been left unattended in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it has been determined that two children had been left unattended in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Oct 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained through interviews, it has been determined that parents were not notified immediately after two children were left unattended in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it has been determined that two children had been left unattended in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Oct 21, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained through interviews, it has been determined that parents were not notified immediately after two children were left unattended in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Aug 23, 2024

The border on a carpet in the toddler room has exposed metal. The infant room has damaged floor tiles.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Aug 23, 2024

The border on a carpet in the toddler room has exposed metal. The infant room has damaged floor tiles.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Aug 23, 2024

The border on a carpet in the toddler room has exposed metal. The infant room has damaged floor tiles.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Aug 20, 2024

A caregiver's vape pen was on the floor and a child was able to access it.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 20, 2024

Documentation was obtained providing information that multiple rooms were out of ratio on multiple days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Aug 20, 2024

A caregiver's vape pen was on the floor and a child was able to access it.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 20, 2024

Documentation was obtained providing information that multiple rooms were out of ratio on multiple days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Aug 20, 2024

A caregiver's vape pen was on the floor and a child was able to access it.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 20, 2024

Documentation was obtained providing information that multiple rooms were out of ratio on multiple days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(5)Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver routinely did not interact positively with a group of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(3)Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, the director placed a caregiver in an age group that did not align with the caregiver's skills or abilities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver pushed a child when the child was not following the caregiver's directions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver has yelled at children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during an investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver has used harsh and profane language in the presence of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(3)Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, the director placed a caregiver in an age group that did not align with the caregiver's skills or abilities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver pushed a child when the child was not following the caregiver's directions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(3)Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, the director placed a caregiver in an age group that did not align with the caregiver's skills or abilities.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during an investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver has used harsh and profane language in the presence of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver has yelled at children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(5)Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver routinely did not interact positively with a group of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(6)Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during an investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver has used harsh and profane language in the presence of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver has yelled at children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(5)Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver routinely did not interact positively with a group of children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Aug 14, 2024

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver pushed a child when the child was not following the caregiver's directions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jul 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child up from their arms, causing the child to become injured.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jul 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child up from their arms, causing the child to become injured.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Jul 2, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child up from their arms, causing the child to become injured.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 13, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver left a child unsupervised outside for at least twenty minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 13, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver left a child unsupervised outside for at least twenty minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 13, 2024

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver left a child unsupervised outside for at least twenty minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)May 22, 2024

The insulation in the front room of the school age area is in need of repair.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)May 22, 2024

The insulation in the front room of the school age area is in need of repair.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)May 22, 2024

The insulation in the front room of the school age area is in need of repair.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-27

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howe KinderCare's safety grade?

Howe KinderCare 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 Howe KinderCare have?

Howe KinderCare has 54 total violations on record, including 48 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Howe KinderCare last inspected?

Howe KinderCare was last inspected on December 17, 2025.

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