Aww Better Child Care Center

312 VOLNEY ST, La Marque, TX 77568Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

23 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 3, 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
Aww Better Child Care Center
License number
1671224
Location
312 VOLNEY ST, La Marque, TX 77568
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 48.8/100
Inspection record
23 inspections, last inspected December 3, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor48.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety63/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

54

Total Violations

Dec 3, 2025

Last Inspection

184

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (54)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.247Dec 3, 2025

The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.247Dec 3, 2025

The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.247Dec 3, 2025

The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)Aug 26, 2025

During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)Aug 26, 2025

During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)Aug 26, 2025

During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Mar 27, 2025

During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Mar 27, 2025

During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Mar 27, 2025

The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Mar 27, 2025

During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(a)Mar 27, 2025

During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Mar 27, 2025

The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Mar 27, 2025

During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Mar 27, 2025

During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Mar 27, 2025

The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Jan 29, 2025

Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Jan 29, 2025

Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Jan 29, 2025

Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Jan 29, 2025

Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Jan 29, 2025

Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Jan 29, 2025

Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2025

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2025

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2025

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-24

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 6, 2024

There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3905(a)May 6, 2024

There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 6, 2024

There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3905(a)May 6, 2024

There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 6, 2024

There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3905(a)May 6, 2024

There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 21, 2023

The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jul 21, 2023

Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 21, 2023

The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jul 21, 2023

Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Jul 21, 2023

Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Jul 21, 2023

The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-28

SERIOUSSAFETY746.2409(a)(10)Jul 21, 2022

Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jul 21, 2022

A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Jul 21, 2022

The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 21, 2022

One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jul 21, 2022

Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-26

SERIOUSSAFETY746.2409(a)(10)Jul 21, 2022

Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jul 21, 2022

A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Jul 21, 2022

The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 21, 2022

One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jul 21, 2022

Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(d)Jul 21, 2022

The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jul 21, 2022

A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jul 21, 2022

Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-26

SERIOUSSAFETY746.2409(a)(10)Jul 21, 2022

Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jul 21, 2022

One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Jul 28, 2021

A 12 month old infant was sleeping in a swing. Note: A picture was taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Jul 28, 2021

A 12 month old infant was sleeping in a swing. Note: A picture was taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Jul 28, 2021

A 12 month old infant was sleeping in a swing. Note: A picture was taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-28

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aww Better Child Care Center's safety grade?

Aww Better Child Care Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 48.8 out of 100.

How many violations does Aww Better Child Care Center have?

Aww Better Child Care Center has 54 total violations on record, including 42 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Aww Better Child Care Center last inspected?

Aww Better Child Care Center was last inspected on December 3, 2025.

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