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Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center

351 FM 646 RD N, Dickinson, TX 77539-7226

Operation number:
1800467
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Galveston
Capacity:
68
License effective:
December 19, 2024
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Phone:
2816788907
Email:
hello@highlandforestdaycare.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 18 available inspections for Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center from August 16, 2024 through June 24, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 2, 2025 and involved child guidance.

Seven later inspections, from October 30, 2025 through June 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
18

10 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 8 local median in 77539

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.89
Local median
0.94

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
11%
Local median
39%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
17%
Local median
42%

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, five children were left unsupervised when the caregiver stepped out of the classroom to physically remove a child from the classroom to the room next door.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not used when a caregiver forcefully picked up a child to physically remove them from the classroom.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2025
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
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant being fed did not have name on bottle.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child was missing current immunization record in file.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two children's soiled clothes were observed on the floor of the classroom restroom.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
Official code
746.3505(g)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food observed on counter in kitchen was not stored in a sanitary manner and or discarded after preparation.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operational Policies did not discuss the recommended clothing items children while need to wear to participate in indoor and outdoor play.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(E) - Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(E)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operational Policies did not discuss the type of physical activities.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(C)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operational Policies did not state where breastfeeding mothers can breastfeed or formula feed their child within the center and other provisions.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Official code
746.501(a)(25)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will support children with special needs in there care based on inclusive service requirements.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operational Policies did not discuss how long children in their care will participate in indoor and outdoor play.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(B)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will determine extreme weather conditions that will cause child to miss or limit outdoor play.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(F)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operational Policies did not discuss the procedures for vision and hearing screening.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
Official code
746.501(a)(12)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Parents Rights was not documented in Operational Policies.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operational Policies did not provide the procedures in which parents can access minimum standards online, texas abuse and neglect hotline number and websit, as well as HHSC website.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Official code
746.501(a)(23)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operational Policies did not discuss the benefits of active and outdoor play.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(A)