Aww Better Child Care Center
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
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)
The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31
The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31
The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-31
During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26
During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26
During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-28
Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-28
Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-21
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-28
Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29
One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28
Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-26
Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29
One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28
Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-26
The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-29
A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-26
Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28
A 12 month old infant was sleeping in a swing. Note: A picture was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-28
A 12 month old infant was sleeping in a swing. Note: A picture was taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-28
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.