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Candy Cane Learning Academy

4013 W OAK ST, Palestine, TX 75801-5427

Operation number:
1736123
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Anderson
Capacity:
136
License effective:
July 8, 2022
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9037238822
Email:
info@candycaneacademy.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 25 available inspections for Candy Cane Learning Academy from March 18, 2022 through May 28, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 10, 2024 and involved facility condition.

Nine later inspections, from April 1, 2025 through May 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 16 local median in Palestine

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.24
Local median
0.24

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
8%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
12%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.11

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The sanitation inspection was dated 8/15/2023.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
While reviewing feeding plans, 7 of 8 children did not have updated feeding plans.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a situation placing a child at risk until 9 days after the incident occurred.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation did not notify the parent's of a situation placing a child at risk in a timely manner. Parent was notified of situation 8 days later.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision was not met when the operation left a child unattended for 20 minutes on the playground.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 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 standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 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)