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Heavenly Care Child Development Center

1948 BICKERS ST, Dallas, TX 75212-1702

Operation number:
848846
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
83
License effective:
May 16, 2005
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9726852889
Email:
vjhillcaring@yahoo.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 26 available inspections for Heavenly Care Child Development Center from September 30, 2021 through August 6, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 50 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 5, 2025 and involved facility condition.

Recordkeeping was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.

Three later inspections, from November 24, 2025 through August 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
50

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
33

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
7

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 75212

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.92
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
35%
Local median
26%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
28%

Repeated topics

This provider
7
Local average
2.63

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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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The most recent licensing inspection report was not posted in a visible area. This was corrected during the inspection
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)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The center License permit was not posted in a visible area. This was corrected during inspection and was posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
Official code
746.401(1)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
During the inspection, the "Keeping Children Safe" notice was not posted in a prominent area. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
Official code
746.401(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed inside cribs with the drop gate open. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2409(c) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down
Official code
746.2409(c)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three infant feeding insturction reviewed had not been updated withing the required 30 days.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection, it was noted that the diaper changing mat had several visible rips and tears. These damages exposed the underlying material.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
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
During the inspection, it was observed that the large playground gate is damaged and fails to latch securely. Additionally, several outdoor toys were found to be broken, and there was hazardous trash present.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection, several trash cans without lids were observed, making the trash visible and accessible to children.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The documentation provided indicates that the center has not been completing its weekly and monthly maintenance outdoor checks.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection, it was observed that the playground's loose fill surfacing did not meet the required minimum depth.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During the inspection, staff was unable to provide me with the ages of the children she was caring for.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Staff files were not available to review.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two cups in the infant room were not labeld as required. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two child's file did not have the required documentation for the health statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Staff files were not available to review.
Correction deadline
December 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The center did not notify CCR within the required timeframe.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A staff member was observed with director access to children in care without have a completed background check. This was corrected during the inspection the staff member left.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
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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Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
6 employee files were reviewed and all 6 were missing their notarized Affidavits.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Official code
746.1105(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
6 employee files were reviewed and 5 were missing a copy of their ID.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Official code
746.901(8)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Walls and flooring in the building are in need of repair. The repairs were needed with the last inspection and the department was told it would be done, however, as of today the same repairs have not been made.
Correction deadline
February 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 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: Staff training
Report finding
5 of the 8 staff files reviewed did not have documented proof of having completed orientation. Proof of orientation was received for new staff and is now in compliance.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Only 1 of the 8 files evaluated had current Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing as required
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 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
Only 1 of the 8 staff files evaluated had current first aid training as required.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation did not have a complete first aid kit on the premises as required.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Electrical outlets in classrooms with children younger than 5 were observed to not have child proof covers on them.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Toys used by children while playing outside were observed to have rough sharp edges. Staff were requested to remove the itmes during the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
746.3701(5)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There were items in the first aid kit inside the centers van that were expired
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Official code
746.4003(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
No monthly carbon monoxide testing could be verified during the inspection.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency diagram was missing from 3 of the classrooms as required.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
No monthly fire extinguisher inspection was available to review for compliance.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher in the kitchen does not have a documented inspection since 2020.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency evacuation diagrams posted in the center do not show the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child - care center safely.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
Official code
746.5207(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
No documentation of monthly smoke detector tests were available to view during the inspection.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
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
The center did not have a carbon monoxide detector as required.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
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: Transportation
Report finding
There was not a current list of children being transported ready to review during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
No documented monthly inspection of active play equipment or space was available to view. Broken toys, debris, and toys with missing parts were present during inspection and asked to be removed.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A play structure that requires loose fill did not have the required amount in the use zone. The structure is greater than 5 feet and requires a minimum of 9 inches of loose fill.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Low hanging powerlines were observed in the area where children play and where one of the emergency exits are located.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The 2 exits outside of the play area were locked with both locks and chains and neither of the staff members had the key to unlock them in the event of an emergency.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Official code
746.4309
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were 3 infants present who were not on table food and did not have written feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
5 of the 8 staff files reviewed did not have documented proof of having completed orientation.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
One of the toddler rooms did not have a written activity plan as required
Correction deadline
October 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
When reviewing the directors file, only 21 of the 30 required annual training hours were available to review.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A caregiver used to transport children did not have the required transportation training available to review when requested.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
5 of the 8 staff files reviewed did not have documented proof of having completed pre-service training or how they did not require it.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
1 infant crib that was currently being used for an infant in care was observed to have loose sheets that were not tight/snug fitting as required.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
8 children files were reviewed and 1 did not have the required immunization records or an exemption
Correction deadline
October 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A school aged child was observed watching a television program that was not related to a planned activity that meets educational goals.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There were no infant daily reports accessible for review.
Correction deadline
February 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The infants did not have feeding instructions available for review.
Correction deadline
February 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)