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
0.6This provider
0.6Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
20%
Local median
20%
20%This provider
20%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
30%
Local median
24%
30%This provider
24%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
3
Local average
1
3This provider
1Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Child guidance
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
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
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
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
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
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
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