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Aww Better Child Care Center

312 VOLNEY ST, La Marque, TX 77568-3130

Operation number:
1671224
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Galveston
Capacity:
184
License effective:
August 9, 2018
Hours:
06:00 AM-08:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Phone:
4099330748
Email:
GailJackson48@gmail.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 22 available inspections for Aww Better Child Care Center from December 7, 2021 through August 4, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 4, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 77568

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.86
Local median
1.39

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
42%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
41%
Local median
53%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
2.3

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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's fire inspection expired on 01/27/2026. According to documentation presented during this inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 01/27/2025.
Correction status
Correction due by August 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two of the handles of a seated play structure are broken off leaving sharp edges that are a hazardous to children at play.
Correction status
Correction due by August 4, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
Official code
745.247
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3905(a) - Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
Official code
746.3905(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately.
Correction deadline
May 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.
Correction deadline
August 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
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Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Official code
746.2409(a)(10)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)