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Little Hands and Footprints 2

117 S 25TH ST, Temple, TX 76504-4130

Operation number:
1760710
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
33
License effective:
January 8, 2024
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3145743083
Email:
latonia.gilbert@yahoo.com
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 32 available inspections for Little Hands and Footprints 2 from January 18, 2023 through August 19, 2026.

14 inspections recorded violations, with 41 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 8, 2026 and involved sleep safety.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 15, 2026 through August 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
32

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
41

17 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
32

10 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
7

Last 36 months

Local comparison

32 total inspections vs 24 local median in 76504

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.28
Local median
0.71

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
41%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
7
Local average
2.57

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During an inspection I observed a baby sleeping in a bassinet type bed on top of a baby lounger pillow, wearing a bib and having a pacifier string/clip attached to the baby's clothes. The pillow was removed along with the bib and picifier clip. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed 6 children files and 3 were missing immunization record or needed an updated immunization record.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2026
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: Health or food records
Report finding
There were two children files who were missing health statements.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed an infant that did not have written feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed a slide on the playground that did not have any loose fill. This was corrected when the slide was taken off the playground.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Observed a caregiver with children in care go to the kitchen to make breakfast, leaving the children without a caregiver in the classroom.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have individual places to put their belongings. The operation did purchase hooks to hang the childrens items.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Official code
746.4505
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed 2 pack and plays with loose fitting sheets.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Official code
746.2409(a)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed piles of equipment on the playground that could fall on the children. There were chairs and other equipment stacked up.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The operation did not have the food allergy form for a child in care who had food allergies. The operation did have a list of food allergies for the child but did not have a signed allergy form from a health care professional letting the operation know what steps to take if the child was to have an allergic reaction. This has been corrected as the child no longer attends the operation.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(15)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation provided food to a child who was allergic to the food that was provided. The child no longer attends the operation.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Official code
746.3301(i)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Observeed two caregivers in a classroom with 7 children, one caregiver was asleep on the floor and the other was on their phone. This was corrected when the caregiver woke up and the other got off of their phone.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
No one at the operation had a current first aid or CPR. Their training had expired in 9/2025.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2025
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: Supervision
Report finding
Observed two caregivers on one playground with 2 children on their phones. The other 6 children were on a different playground. This was corrected when the phones were put away and the caregivers put all children in one playground.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2025
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 training
Report finding
Observed training records, two caregivers were missing the following trainings, Caregiver 1- Child growth and Development, Discipline and Guidance, Age appropriate corriculumm, Teacher child interaction, Emergency preparedness, Communicable, Administering medication, Food allergies, physical building premisis safety, hazardous. Caregiver 2 Teacher interactions, emergency preparedness, communiccable disease, adminstering medication, food allergies, physical and building premises safety and hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Observed two caregivers files without proof of education.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Observed one caregiver that did not have a pre employment affidavit.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.901(5)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed a caregvier rinsing cups in the handwashing sink. I spoke to the director regarding not rinsing the cups in the same sink that she washes hands in.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed a 5 month old infant sleeping in a restrictive device (bouncy seat). This was corrected when the caregiver placed the infant in the pack and play.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 31, 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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed a television sitting on a shelf, I spoke to the caregiver about having the television mounted to the wall. The television was removed from the classroom.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(10)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the follow up inspection, broken toys were observed on the playground area where the children had previously been playing.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection, the diaper changing mat was observed with food particles on it.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver was observed alone in the room with 16 children with the specified age of 2 years old. The ratio for the specified age range of 2 years old is 11. A caregiver was observed alone in a room with 6 infants ages 0-11 months when the 2nd caregiver left the room to answer the door.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection, the play yards were observed and did not have a tight fitted sheet on them.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2411(2)(B)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
An infant was observed swaddled in a blanket while being held by a caregiver.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two of the caregivers did not have orientation training.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
5 of the caregivers did not have active CPR or first aid training.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
While reviewing records, two of the five children files did not contain a health statement.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection, trash was observed on the playground area.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection, the infants were observed in a room without a caregiver present.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infants were over ratio by one infant. There were five infants ages 4 months to 8 months old present and one caregiver.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the follow up inspection, a 13 month old was combined in a room with children who were 4 years old.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the follow up inspection, there was only one caregiver observed in the building as the children were napping.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection, an infant was observed in a room napping without an adult being physically present in the room.
Correction deadline
May 2, 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: Health or food records
Report finding
One of the children's records reviewed did not contain immunization records.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found that fire drills were not being conducted monthly.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the monitoring investigation there was an infant combined in ratio with older children during nap time.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation inspection there was only one caregiver in the building during nap time.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During a walk-through of one of the outdoor playgrounds, garbage was observed to be accessible to children. The garbage was removed when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During a walk-through of one of the outdoor playground areas, piles and bags of leaves were observed.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During a walk-through of one of the outdoor playground areas, yard equipment was observed that included a rake, a shovel, and broom. All items were removed from the playground area when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701