A Special Place
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
18 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
April 16, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- A Special Place
- License number
- 842116
- Location
- 9002 UNION ST, Needville, TX 77461
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 64.4/100
- Inspection record
- 18 inspections, last inspected April 16, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
27
Total Violations
Apr 16, 2025
Last Inspection
234
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (27)
The children's products certification form was not observed up to date. It was corrected at the inspection time.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The children's products certification form was not observed up to date. It was corrected at the inspection time.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The children's products certification form was not observed up to date. It was corrected at the inspection time.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data 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 data 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 data 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
The pea gravel used as the loose fill on the front playground and afterschool playground is not 6 inches deep. The arch climber and playstructure on the afterschool playground both require the pea gravel.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-16
The pea gravel used as the loose fill on the front playground and afterschool playground is not 6 inches deep. The arch climber and playstructure on the afterschool playground both require the pea gravel.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-16
The pea gravel used as the loose fill on the front playground and afterschool playground is not 6 inches deep. The arch climber and playstructure on the afterschool playground both require the pea gravel.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-16
Upon arrival there were 5 infants with 1 caregiver in the Infant 1 class. The infants were 9-11 months old. Note: A second caregiver stepped in.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-19
The schooler/prek class caregiver didn't knowthe correct # of children. There were 24 and I was told 23.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-19
4 Caregivers in Toddler 1, Toddler 2, and Schooler classrooms did not know the age of the oldest child they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-19
4 Caregivers in Toddler 1, Toddler 2, and Schooler classrooms did not know the age of the oldest child they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-19
4 Caregivers in Toddler 1, Toddler 2, and Schooler classrooms did not know the age of the oldest child they were responsible for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-19
Upon arrival there were 5 infants with 1 caregiver in the Infant 1 class. The infants were 9-11 months old. Note: A second caregiver stepped in.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-19
The schooler/prek class caregiver didn't knowthe correct # of children. There were 24 and I was told 23.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-19
The schooler/prek class caregiver didn't knowthe correct # of children. There were 24 and I was told 23.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-19
Upon arrival there were 5 infants with 1 caregiver in the Infant 1 class. The infants were 9-11 months old. Note: A second caregiver stepped in.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-19
The operation has not complete their children product certification since 01/03/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05
The operation has not complete their children product certification since 01/03/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05
The operation has not complete their children product certification since 01/03/2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05
A windowsill in the preschool classroom had a broken board with an exposed nail that was within reach of children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-28
A caregiver did not have proof of pre-service training being obtained in the required topic areas before being counted in ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-01
A windowsill in the preschool classroom had a broken board with an exposed nail that was within reach of children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-28
A caregiver did not have proof of pre-service training being obtained in the required topic areas before being counted in ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-01
A windowsill in the preschool classroom had a broken board with an exposed nail that was within reach of children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-28
A caregiver did not have proof of pre-service training being obtained in the required topic areas before being counted in ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-01
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Special Place's safety grade?
A Special Place has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 64.4 out of 100.
How many violations does A Special Place have?
A Special Place has 27 total violations on record, including 15 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.
When was A Special Place last inspected?
A Special Place was last inspected on April 16, 2025.