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Almost Home Childcare, Inc

216 W CEDAR ST, Whitewright, TX 75491-2111

Operation number:
1771281
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Grayson
Capacity:
51
License effective:
November 17, 2023
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2145519315
Email:
almosthome.Shannon@gmail.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 13 available inspections for Almost Home Childcare, Inc from April 27, 2023 through December 22, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 24, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from December 19, 2025 through December 22, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 15 local median in Grayson County

Compared to 39 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.77
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
23%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1

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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's latest gas inspection was conducted February 2023.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's latest fire inspection was conducted in July 2024.
Correction deadline
November 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
One storage chest located outdoors does not have ventilation holes.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
Official code
746.3701(8)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation allowed a person with conditions stating that they are not allowed to be alone with a group of children to supervise a group of children alone. This was corrected during the inspection when the director came to assist the caregiver in the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver allowed preschool children to leave the classroom unattended and go to the restroom down the hall during the inspection. The same caregiver was observed leaving the group of preschool children alone in a classroom during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 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)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One of the operation's vehcile which will be used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One of the vehicles that will be used for transportation does not have a first aid kit.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation does not have required postings posted.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
Official code
746.401(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency evacuation diagrams are not posted in the classrooms.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Official code
746.5207(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The infant changing area does not have a hand washing sink near the diaper changing table.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Official code
746.2405(4)