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Caring Hand Learning Center

260 COMMERCIAL DR, Harker Heights, TX 76548-2398

Operation number:
1637846
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
265
License effective:
April 17, 2017
Hours:
05:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2546907730
Email:
andel63@hotmail.com

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 41 available inspections for Caring Hand Learning Center from October 12, 2021 through August 18, 2026.

12 inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 22, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Six later inspections, from September 17, 2025 through August 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
41

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

41 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 76548

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.59
Local median
0.59

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.44

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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation operation staff were found to provide a parent of a child in care inaccurate information regarding an incident that occurred with their child.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined operation staff did not notify CCR about a child left alone on the playground.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation a child in care was observed to have been left alone on the playground for about 10 minutes.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2024
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The parent board was missing the written activity plans for each age group, a list of the current employees, the emergency evacuation plan, and the most recent licensing inspection.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
Official code
746.401(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There must not be any peeling paint or separation of border which can cause a hazard.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
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: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed allowing a child to go to the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver then left the classroom leaving the children unsupervised.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Two caregivers were observed on personal cell phones while caring for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put the device away.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2024
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
1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver was observed in the classroom with 6 children bringing the classroom out of ratio by 1. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Official code
746.1507(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
An incident placing a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation as required.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was found that one child gained access to the operation's outdoor playground by a propped open door. The child was found to be left unsupervised for about 2-3 minutes.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One caregiver stated that they were responsible for 7 children. There were 6 children observed in the classroom.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
One plastic playground structure was observed to be in disrepair and cracks were covered with tape. The director stated that the equipment would be removed and children would not use the equipment.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
It was found that one caregiver did not have current transportation training and is frequently transporting children in the operation van.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was found during this investigation, that one child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
It was found during the investigation that one child was present at the operation without enrollment information.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
One caregiver, responsible for transporting children, was unable to provide a current driver's license and there was not one on file. The caregiver will not transport children until a valid driver's license is obtained.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License
Official code
746.901(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that there were 37 children in a combined nap room with an average age of 3 years old. Nap ratio was over by 7 children.
Correction deadline
December 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(b) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
Official code
746.1613(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation was reducing number of caregivers during naptime for children that were under 18 months old. There was a combined nap room with children ranging from 13 months to 2 years old in a 1 caregiver to 16 children ratio.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Official code
746.1613(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the vans used to transport were not equipped with working electronic child safety alarms.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)