5489 COUNTY ROAD 4744, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482-0905
Operation number:
1726222
Type:
Registered Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hopkins
Capacity:
12
License effective:
September 14, 2021
Hours:
07:15 AM-04:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9033486681
Email:
Not listed
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 six available inspections for Carrol Wheeler from September 13, 2021 through August 13, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 20, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.
Recordkeeping was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
Total inspections
6
1 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
15
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
8
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 7 local median in 75482
Compared to 12 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
2.5
Local median
1
2.5This provider
1Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
50%
Local median
50%
50%This provider
50%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
50%
Local median
64%
50%This provider
64%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.67
0This provider
0.67Local average
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.
The primary caregiver lacked documentation of 13 hours training to complete last year's annual training.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The assistant caregiver lacked documentation of 8 hours of training to complete last year's annual training.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(3)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors checks conducted for 2024 available for review by Child Care Regulation. The operation did not document fire exits times for fire drills conducted in 2023. The operation did not document a fire drill was conducted for October 2023; November 2023; and December 2023. The operation did not document that a smoke detector nor carbon monoxide detector check was conducted for the months of March 2023; October 2023; November 2023; and December 2023.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Official code
747.801(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of the designated contact. One child's record lacked emergency care authorization. Two children's record's lacked documentation they received a copy of the Parents Rights.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
747.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The home did not have documentation of current vaccines for the cat in the home.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Official code
747.3703(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher was not mounted in the home.
This standard was reviewed as a follow up to a previous inspection and found deficient. I was not able to observe the ammunition was locked in a separate container or cabinet from the fire arms.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.3505(a) - Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
The primary caregivers record lacked a notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.901(4) - Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
747.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The home did not have safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency evacuation on file for review.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Official code
747.801(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete. Three children's record lacked a health statement. One child's record lacked emergency medical authorization. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the primary caregiver at inspection.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
747.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The a/c unit on the playground does not have a safe guard to prevent children's access.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
747.3501(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The home did no have a statement of health from the local veterinarian on file for review for the puppy at the home.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Official code
747.3703(b)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The home did not have documentation of current rabbies vaccines for the cat at the home.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Official code
747.3703(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed guns on a gun rack in the home as well as on top of a gun safe. Ammunition was observed on top of a gun safe and not locked in a separate cabinet or container from other fire arms.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.3505(a) - Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
Official code
747.3505(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan). Your policies must include: (A) The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor;(B) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity