Handprints Academy

606 PIONEER RD, Mesquite, TX 75149Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

62 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 25, 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
Handprints Academy
License number
1159306
Location
606 PIONEER RD, Mesquite, TX 75149
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 5.5/100
Inspection record
62 inspections, last inspected November 25, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor5.5 / 100
Health10/100
Safety0/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

100

Total Violations

Nov 25, 2025

Last Inspection

150

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (100)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Sep 25, 2025

Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 25, 2025

A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 25, 2025

A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Sep 25, 2025

Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Sep 25, 2025

Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 25, 2025

A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Sep 25, 2025

Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 25, 2025

A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(13)Dec 5, 2024

The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-19

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Dec 5, 2024

The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Dec 5, 2024

Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Dec 5, 2024

Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-05

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Dec 5, 2024

The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Dec 5, 2024

Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Dec 5, 2024

Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Dec 5, 2024

Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-05

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Dec 5, 2024

The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(13)Dec 5, 2024

The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Dec 5, 2024

Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-05

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Dec 5, 2024

The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Dec 5, 2024

Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(13)Dec 5, 2024

The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(13)Dec 5, 2024

The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(6)Dec 5, 2024

Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)May 15, 2024

Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)May 15, 2024

Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)May 15, 2024

Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)May 15, 2024

Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Feb 2, 2024

Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Feb 2, 2024

Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Feb 2, 2024

Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Feb 2, 2024

Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4505Dec 12, 2023

The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4505Dec 12, 2023

The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4505Dec 12, 2023

The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4505Dec 12, 2023

The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Apr 21, 2023

The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Apr 21, 2023

The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Apr 21, 2023

The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Apr 21, 2023

During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Apr 21, 2023

The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Apr 21, 2023

The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Apr 21, 2023

During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Apr 21, 2023

The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Apr 21, 2023

The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Apr 21, 2023

During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Apr 21, 2023

The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Apr 21, 2023

During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Apr 21, 2023

The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Apr 21, 2023

The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Apr 21, 2023

The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Apr 21, 2023

The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4803Jan 6, 2022

The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jan 6, 2022

The director and one caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation training. Three additional caregivers that transport children did not have the required amount of transportation training per standard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jan 6, 2022

There was no emergency authorization forms available in the operations vehicles for 29 children that were being transported.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)Jan 6, 2022

The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jan 6, 2022

The director and one caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation training. Three additional caregivers that transport children did not have the required amount of transportation training per standard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)Jan 6, 2022

The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jan 6, 2022

There was no emergency authorization forms available in the operations vehicles for 29 children that were being transported.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4803Jan 6, 2022

The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jan 6, 2022

The director and one caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation training. Three additional caregivers that transport children did not have the required amount of transportation training per standard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4803Jan 6, 2022

The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jan 6, 2022

There was no emergency authorization forms available in the operations vehicles for 29 children that were being transported.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)Jan 6, 2022

The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)Jan 6, 2022

The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Jan 6, 2022

There was no emergency authorization forms available in the operations vehicles for 29 children that were being transported.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Jan 6, 2022

The director and one caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation training. Three additional caregivers that transport children did not have the required amount of transportation training per standard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4803Jan 6, 2022

The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2427Jun 24, 2021

A 3 month old infant was observed asleep on a mat lying on their stomach on the floor in an infant classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(9)Jun 24, 2021

A caregiver did not have a current photo ID or drivers license on file at the operation .

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jun 24, 2021

One infant feeding instruction reviewed was not sign and dated by a parent, and 3 infants that are not yet on table food did not have current feeding instructions on file at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jun 24, 2021

2 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jun 24, 2021

One infant feeding instruction reviewed was not sign and dated by a parent, and 3 infants that are not yet on table food did not have current feeding instructions on file at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(9)Jun 24, 2021

A caregiver did not have a current photo ID or drivers license on file at the operation .

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2427Jun 24, 2021

A 3 month old infant was observed asleep on a mat lying on their stomach on the floor in an infant classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-24

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jun 24, 2021

One infant feeding instruction reviewed was not sign and dated by a parent, and 3 infants that are not yet on table food did not have current feeding instructions on file at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jun 24, 2021

2 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jun 24, 2021

2 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2427Jun 24, 2021

A 3 month old infant was observed asleep on a mat lying on their stomach on the floor in an infant classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(9)Jun 24, 2021

A caregiver did not have a current photo ID or drivers license on file at the operation .

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

SERIOUSHEALTH746.2421(a)Jun 24, 2021

One infant feeding instruction reviewed was not sign and dated by a parent, and 3 infants that are not yet on table food did not have current feeding instructions on file at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Jun 24, 2021

2 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2427Jun 24, 2021

A 3 month old infant was observed asleep on a mat lying on their stomach on the floor in an infant classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(9)Jun 24, 2021

A caregiver did not have a current photo ID or drivers license on file at the operation .

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)May 11, 2021

A toilet located in the boys restroom in the school age building needed to be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)May 11, 2021

A toilet located in the boys restroom in the school age building needed to be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)May 11, 2021

A toilet located in the boys restroom in the school age building needed to be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)May 11, 2021

A toilet located in the boys restroom in the school age building needed to be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605May 7, 2021

The operation combined an infant class with a specified age group of 0-11months with a class with a specified age group of 2 years old during naptime. The youngest child in the group was 2 months old and the oldest child in the group was 6 years old.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605May 7, 2021

The operation combined an infant class with a specified age group of 0-11months with a class with a specified age group of 2 years old during naptime. The youngest child in the group was 2 months old and the oldest child in the group was 6 years old.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605May 7, 2021

The operation combined an infant class with a specified age group of 0-11months with a class with a specified age group of 2 years old during naptime. The youngest child in the group was 2 months old and the oldest child in the group was 6 years old.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605May 7, 2021

The operation combined an infant class with a specified age group of 0-11months with a class with a specified age group of 2 years old during naptime. The youngest child in the group was 2 months old and the oldest child in the group was 6 years old.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 5, 2021

This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver hit children with a ruler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)May 5, 2021

This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient. A caregiver used prohibited punishment on children in care when the caregiver hit children with a ruler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)May 5, 2021

This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient. A caregiver used prohibited punishment on children in care when the caregiver hit children with a ruler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 5, 2021

This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver hit children with a ruler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 5, 2021

This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver hit children with a ruler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)May 5, 2021

This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient. A caregiver used prohibited punishment on children in care when the caregiver hit children with a ruler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)May 5, 2021

This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient. A caregiver used prohibited punishment on children in care when the caregiver hit children with a ruler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 5, 2021

This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient. A caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver hit children with a ruler.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Handprints Academy's safety grade?

Handprints Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 5.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Handprints Academy have?

Handprints Academy has 100 total violations on record, including 72 critical, 28 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Handprints Academy last inspected?

Handprints Academy was last inspected on November 25, 2025.

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