Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.29
- Local median
- 1.38
Small Hands Big Hopes Academy
611 SHOWERS RD, Palmview, TX 78572-2269
- Operation number:
- 1703313
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Hidalgo
- Capacity:
- 31
- License effective:
- November 24, 2020
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-07:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
- Phone:
- 9565999790
- Email:
- smallhandsbighopesacademy@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Small Hands Big Hopes Academy from November 30, 2021 through May 26, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 29, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from May 22, 2026 through May 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 18
- Higher-concern violations
- 10
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78572
Compared to 53 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 42%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.94
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Four staff files were reviewed. Two files are missing preemployment affidavit (Form 2912), one file is missing valid high school diploma and one file is missing SIDS/Shaken Baby training certificate.
- Correction deadline
- October 9, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 23, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- An infant was observed asleep on a floor bouncer for an undetermined amount of time. Note: The caregiver moved the infant to a crib during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- October 23, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 7, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
- Official code
- 746.2426(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director did not have a complete training record available for review at the operation.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
- Official code
- 746.801(3)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Proper supervision was not established as there was only one caregiver in the building caring for 10 children of varying ages. The children were divided into two groups and in different rooms. The caregiver was observed in the infant room supervising 5 children and leaving 5 other children in the pre-k area unsupervised. This prevented the caregiver from having adequate physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child in care.
- Correction deadline
- April 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 4, 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)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Ratios were not met when a caregiver was caring for a total of 10 children of varying ages. The ages of the children were One infant, and Nine children between 18 months-4 years of age. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are present two caregivers were required with the group of children based on the number of children and age of children.
- Correction deadline
- April 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
- Official code
- 746.1701
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- A group of children of varying ages did not have their hands washed before eating the morning snack. NOTE: This was addressed during inspection and children's hands were washed.
- Correction deadline
- October 24, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
- Official code
- 746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver was allowed to be present in the operation and have director contact with children in care prior to the operation receiving notice from the CBCU (Centralized Background Check Unit) regarding the person s eligibility. Note: The Person left the operation during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- A group of children including a child under the age of 2 were watching television during breakfast.
- Correction deadline
- October 24, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There were no records available for review for two children in care. 3 of 5 children's immunization records reviewed were not current. Note: The records missing for the two children were brought to the center and were reviewed.
- Correction deadline
- October 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
- Official code
- 746.801(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled diapers were being disposed of in a trash can with no lid/cover in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the trash can was replaced with one that had a lid.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
- Official code
- 746.3505(f)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Proper supervision was not established as there was only one caregiver in the building caring for 11 children of varying ages. The children were divided into two groups and in different rooms. Four infants and a toddler were observed in the infant room. Four toddlers and two pre-k children were observed in the pre-k area asleep on floor mats. The caregiver was observed in the infant room leaving the children in the pre-k area unsupervised.
- Correction deadline
- December 16, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
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: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Ratios were not met when a caregiver was caring for a total of 11 children of varying ages. The ages of the children were Four infants 0-17 months old, and Seven children between 18 months-4 years of age. According to the ratio chart two caregivers were required with the group of children based on the number of children in each age category.
- Correction deadline
- December 16, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 29, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
- Official code
- 746.1701
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 7, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 7, 2021
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A caregiver's record was not available for review during the inspection. 1 of 3 records reviewed was missing the caregiver's education documentation.
- Correction deadline
- December 8, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 16, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities) your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physicalactivities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 7, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(18)(A)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A small television in the infant room was not anchored or strapped to prevent from tipping over. A sand box in the outdoor area was not properly maintained as the sand box was filled with standing water. Note: The television was removed and stored away. The sand box containing water was emptied during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 30, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 16, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A designated fire exit door was blocked with children's equipment. Note: This was addressed with director and the equipment was removed.
- Correction deadline
- November 30, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 16, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
- Official code
- 746.5209(c)