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Howe KinderCare

105 DOYLE ST, Howe, TX 75459

Operation number:
1795014
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:
211
License effective:
May 31, 2024
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9035329663
Email:
howe@kindercare.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 38 available inspections for Howe KinderCare from May 22, 2024 through August 12, 2026.

12 inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 12, 2026 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Six later inspections, from July 9, 2026 through August 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
38

18 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

11 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

9 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

38 total inspections vs 15 local median in Grayson County

Compared to 39 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.63
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
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.

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver with an inactive status on their background check was in a classroom. During the inspection, the caregiver left the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the annual inspection, the operation did not have a current annual fire inspection on file at the operation.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
An unlocked fuse box was accessbile to 4 and and 5 year old children in the pre-kindergarten classroom.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill around the main play structure was measured at between 1 to 5 inches in different spots in the strcutures use zone. This structure requires 6 inches of loose fill.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
A log bridge on a play structure had a log not secured to the bridge with exposed screws. Addtionally, netting installed on this bridge was ripped in several places.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two new caregivers did not have any documentation of completed pre-service training.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Official code
746.1305(b)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During an inspection at the operation, a caregiver was observed to be present in a classroom with children while having a pending background check.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A group of children were playing outdoors in an area which was not enclosed with a fence. This group included children who were younger than five years old.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
During the inspection, a written activity plan was not posted for the school-aged group of children.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A director allowed a group of children, which included children under the age of five, to play outdoors in an unfenced area. Another director was unaware that the group of children played outdoors in the unfenced area.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Official code
746.1003(2)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not supervise a child who climbed on top of a table and pulled it over and onto the child's foot.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 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)
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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained through interviews, it has been determined that parents were not notified immediately after two children were left unattended in a classroom.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 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
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it has been determined that two children had been left unattended in a classroom.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The border on a carpet in the toddler room has exposed metal. The infant room has damaged floor tiles.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A caregiver's vape pen was on the floor and a child was able to access it.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Documentation was obtained providing information that multiple rooms were out of ratio on multiple days.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver has yelled at children in care.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver routinely did not interact positively with a group of children.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and determined to be deficient. A caregiver has used harsh and profane language in the presence of children.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, it was found that a caregiver pushed a child when the child was not following the caregiver's directions.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and determined to be deficient. Based on evidence obtained, the director placed a caregiver in an age group that did not align with the caregiver's skills or abilities.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child up from their arms, causing the child to become injured.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver left a child unsupervised outside for at least twenty minutes.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The insulation in the front room of the school age area is in need of repair.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)