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Childrens Depot

133 DEER FOREST DR, Pipe Creek, TX 78063-5359

Operation number:
522289
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bandera
Capacity:
102
License effective:
April 7, 1997
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8305104767
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 17 available inspections for Childrens Depot from July 13, 2022 through June 25, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 3, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four 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
17

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
27

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.59
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
47%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
53%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a fire inspection completed in over 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed on 02/21/2024.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 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)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operational policies were lacking the parent's rights section.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The most recent licensing inspection was not posted. The last one available was from 01/29/2024. This was corrected at inspection when the most recent licensing inspection form was printed and posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The playground had piles of leaves in the corner of the playground.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four out of five staff records reviewed were lacking training in emergency preparedness plan, emergency food allergies, building and premise safety and handling and storing of hazardous materials.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual fire inspection was last conducted in August of 2022 and has not been re-done.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 19, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Person in charge was unaware she was in charge.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Official code
746.1013(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The staff lacked a current face-to-face first aid and CPR card.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 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: Parent rights
Report finding
All parents were not notified in writing when multiple children attended the daycare with lice.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.307(e) - Parental Notification of Infestation
Official code
746.307(e)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not provide an incident/illness report signed by parent and provider.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information gathered via video footage and interviews, a caregiver used prohibited punishments by grabbing and pushing a child.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The child sought medical attention; however, the operation did not report the injury to licensing.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on video footage and interviews, a caregiver did not use good judgment when holding a child by wrist and pulled them off the ground.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One staff personnel record lacked a signed affidavit.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director had 20 hours of the required thirty hours of training for the last full year of employment.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff lacked a current face to face CPR
Correction deadline
June 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. CI: This was corrected at inspection when a form was completed and posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One child was observed eating on the bare table. CI:This was corrected when plate was given to the teacher to use.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Leftover macaroni from lunch was left uncovered. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the food was thrown away
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Official code
746.3317(8)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on interviews a child who screams while throwing a tantrum was placed in the restroom until the screaming had stopped.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Official code
746.2805(8)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregivers showed a lack of judgment by using prohibited punishments and not following meal patterns.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
During lunch, the fruit was observed to be withheld until the majority or all the food on the plate had been consumed by each child. A caregiver was heard during the inspection telling a child to eat their green beans and then she can have her fruit.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3311(c) - Nutrition - Children encouraged but not forced to eat
Official code
746.3311(c)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on interviews and observations children are given a cup of milk and are required to drink all of their milk and give the empty cup to a caregiver prior to being offered their lunch.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
746.3301(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of six children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
Correction deadline
July 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Official code
746.611(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire inspection available for review was conducted on 01/07/2021.
Correction deadline
August 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2022
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)