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The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC

814 MCMASTER RD, Alice, TX 78332-7752

Operation number:
1819087
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Jim Wells
Capacity:
22
License effective:
August 12, 2026
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3613964255
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 10 available inspections for The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC from August 1, 2025 through July 16, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved individual needs and accommodations.

Health or food records was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two 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
10

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
25

20 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

8 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 78332

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.5
Local median
0.76

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
60%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
1.79

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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
Correction deadline
June 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Official code
746.3313(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Official code
746.2505(4)(C)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Official code
746.113(a)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Official code
746.2501(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Official code
746.2205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Daily food menu was not available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Official code
746.401(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three employee files were not available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Activity plan was not available for review.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
CPSC form was not available for review.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Official code
746.5531
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Official code
746.4807(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Official code
746.4603(5)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
Official code
746.4701(c)