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Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool

8061 S HULEN ST, Fort Worth, TX 76123-2768

Operation number:
1685680
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
102
License effective:
January 27, 2020
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8173869149
Email:
info@dearonesdaycare.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 30 available inspections for Dear Ones Daycare & Preschool from January 20, 2022 through August 4, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 25, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 29, 2026 through August 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
30

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

30 total inspections vs 14 local median in 76123

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.6
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
30%
Local median
24%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1

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: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was found to be deficient after a 23month old child was observed opening the classroom door and exiting the classroom without the two caregivers noticing he was not there.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient after children in the 18-24m age group were observed using screen time.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found to be deficient after a caregiver was observed lifting a child off of the floor by his arm.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed on video and admitted to spraying children's hands with a cleaning chemical solution instead of soap.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, a caregiver admitted to placing toddlers in time out for five minutes.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Official code
746.2803(4)(D)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There are three infant-aged children who do not have written feeding instructions signed and dated by the parent available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's infant feeding instructions was last updated on 5/22/2024.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child was missing current immunization records.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2024
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient when the operation failed to provide verification of liability insurance by the anniversary date.
Correction deadline
March 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Official code
746.203(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2023
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: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed interacting negatively with the children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
December 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to deficient when a caregiver present in the classroom failed to intervene when a child was bitten multiple times by another child in care.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver present in the classroom heard a child crying in distress and failed to check on the wellbeing of the child. The caregiver admitted in her interview that she did not check on the child after she observed the child crying.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. The director failed to ensure employees understood, maintained and complied with all minimum standard requirements when two caregivers were present in a classroom and failed to provide proper and adequate supervision. This action resulted in a child being injured while in care.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Official code
746.1003(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient when a caregiver lifted a child by the arms and placed him aggressively in a chair facing the wall for time out.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient when two children's files did not contain accurate admission dates.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant three classroom was out of ratio by two children.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601