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Wise Owls Learning Center

805 S COLLEGE AVE, Decatur, TX 76234-2302

Operation number:
1533122
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Wise
Capacity:
68
License effective:
February 9, 2015
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9402450763
Email:
wiseowlslearningcenter@yahoo.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 30 available inspections for Wise Owls Learning Center from October 27, 2021 through July 17, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 7, 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
30

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

30 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 76234

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.6
Local median
0.26

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
18%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.3

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation was observed to have multiple ceiling tiles with stains and needing replacement. Multiple vents where observed to have dust covering the vents. Lights where observed to be missing covers as well as those that had covers where seen with visible dust.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
6 employee files were reviewed. 3 employees did not have proper first aid and CPR training.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children are missing their Health Statements.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
One child was missing parent's authorization to administer medication.
Correction deadline
May 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Official code
746.3803(a)(1)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
Two children that are no longer in care had medication present. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the medications from the box and contacted family to return.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the walkthrough inspection areas were observed to be dirty or unsanitary that could attract pests. Thorough cleaning and sanitizing is required to ensure a healthy environment for children.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not notify CCR of a reduction in space.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operation was not following the written activity plan by not going outside.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Official code
746.2203(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was conducted on 6/20/2024 and was failed. Corrections have not been made at this point.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5105
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
I observed an excess of trash on the floor of the transportation bus.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
I observed a caregiver not wash their hands after removing gloves following a diaper change.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Official code
746.3415(13)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
I observed children not wash hands after using the restroom/after a diaper change in 3 classrooms.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
I observed the pea gravel to be at approximately 1-2 inches under the rocking equipment.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A current fire inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A gas inspection was not available for review at the time of my inspection.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observed a play yard to have lose fitted sheets.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
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: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver had unsupervised access to children prior to completing first aid training.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Center did not report the number of employees who left in 2022
Correction status
Correction due by January 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)