Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.38
- Local median
- 1.35
Helping Hands Child Care
305 N GLASSCOCK BLVD, Alton, TX 78573-5903
- Operation number:
- 1477026
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Hidalgo
- Capacity:
- 43
- License effective:
- August 15, 2013
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
- Phone:
- 9565830668
- Email:
- helpinghandschildcarecenter96@yahoo.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Helping Hands Child Care from October 13, 2021 through June 8, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 21, 2026 and involved facility condition.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 13
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78573
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 43%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.81
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 26, 2024May 21, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 3 of 4 children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required information was obtained for each child and placed in the transportation vehicle binder.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
- Official code
- 746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The transportation vehicle's passengers side door did not open from the outside only from the inside of the vehicle.
- Correction deadline
- May 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
- Official code
- 746.5603(c)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no time sheets available for review for both directors.
- Correction deadline
- June 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
- Official code
- 746.801(5)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Two caregivers were caring for 7 children of varying ages including infants in a toddler room during the naptime. The children combined were five toddler children and two infants. There was more than 18 month difference between the youngest child and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 7 months of age and the oldest child was 34 months of age.
- Correction deadline
- May 21, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
- Official code
- 746.1605(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The activity plan posted in the pre-k room was not current. The date on the activity plan was for the week of 5/11-15/2026. Note:This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the current activity plan was posted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
- Official code
- 746.2205(a)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A soiled diaper was observed in an uncovered trash can in a children restroom. This posed a hazard as the soiled diaper was accessible to children in care.
- Correction deadline
- May 21, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
- Official code
- 746.3505(f)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A bowl with fruit was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. Note: This was addressed during inspection and the fruit was removed from the bowl and stored in a sealed plastic bag.
- Correction deadline
- May 21, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
- Official code
- 746.3317(8)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A can of lysol disinfectant spray and plastic trash bags were observed under a sink in the toddler room. This posed a safety hazard as the door to the cabinet did not have a safety latch and items were accessivle to children. A small wasp nest and wasps were observed in the toddler playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the disinfectant spray, and plastic bags were removed from under the sink and stored in an area out of children's reach. The wasp nest was also removed during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.
- Correction deadline
- June 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 4, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Last Health / Sanitation inspection was conducted on 05/04/2023.
- Correction deadline
- July 10, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 27, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Four children under 4 years old did not have cot/mat to sleep on.
- Correction deadline
- June 28, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 27, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
- Official code
- 746.4503(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Operation has a caterpillar Climb-N-Crawl structure in the toddler's playground, the structure is installed directly onto artificial grass turf.
- Correction deadline
- July 10, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
- Official code
- 746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Report for fire inspection conducted 12/30/2022 was not available for review at the time of inspection.
- Correction deadline
- August 8, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
- Official code
- 746.801(11)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Six staff training records were reviewed. One staff member last completed transportation on 12/2020.
- Correction deadline
- August 8, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Napping play-yards have 1-4 in gaps between mat and play-yard edge.
- Correction deadline
- August 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 29, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
- Official code
- 746.2411(2)(B)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Four non-walking infants under the age of 12 were present and there are only three napping play-yards at operation.
- Correction deadline
- August 24, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 29, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2405(2)
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Most recent sanitation report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
- Correction deadline
- August 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
- Official code
- 746.801(12)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- August 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 1, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The Emergency Evacuation & Relocation diagram in the operation did not have the designated location to meet outside.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
- Official code
- 746.5207(a)(3)