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Handprints Child Care 8 LLC dba Handprints Academy

809 M L KING JR DR STE A&B, Copperas Cove, TX 76522-2505

Operation number:
1593155
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Coryell
Capacity:
112
License effective:
April 26, 2016
Hours:
05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2545180313
Email:
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 11 available inspections for Handprints Child Care 8 LLC dba Handprints Academy from October 5, 2021 through May 15, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 23, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two 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
11

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 10 local median in 76522

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.27
Local median
0.63

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
55%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.81

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The climbing piece of equipment on the playground area was observed to be unsteady. A crack was observed in the plastic slide located on the playground that the children had access to.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection there was one trashcan observed without a lid and accessible to children. A toilet was observed with urine in it in a classroom being used by the children in care. There was chipped paint observed throughout the facility, cracked floors and floors with missing pieces were observed throughout the facility. A hole was observed in the wall of the last room in the facility.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver was observed helping toilet a child while wearing a pair of the gloves. The caregiver was observed sanitizing nap mats without washing their hands and switching out with a new pair of gloves.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a current gas test. The last gas test was conducted on 02/09/24.
Correction deadline
May 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed laying down on their personal phone with a group of children.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection, it was found that the operation does not always follow the daily menu. When changes are made to the menu, it is not documented.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Official code
746.3313(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A baby walker was observed in the infant classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the walker was removed from the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Official code
746.2415(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have test data for the unitary surfacing available for review.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Official code
746.4913
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There was dust build up on the vents in two of the classrooms at the operation. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers cleaned the vents by sweeping off the dust.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The rocker in the infant room was taped together and had loose stuffing coming off the bottom of it. This was corrected at the inspection when the rocker was removed from the classroom and replaced.
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
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The infant changing table was observed with holes in it. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced the mat with a new non absorbent one.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver was observed changing an infants diaper and not washing the infants hands. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver washed the infants hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two out of six immunization records were not current. One out of six child files did not have health statement.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of seven infants did not have updated feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)