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Nicki's Critters

1005 SE 14TH AVE, Mineral Wells, TX 76067-6663

Operation number:
941406
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Palo Pinto
Capacity:
87
License effective:
May 8, 2009
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9403258361
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 14 available inspections for Nicki's Critters from September 8, 2021 through February 24, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 9, 2023 and involved background screening.

Five later inspections, from April 24, 2024 through February 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 4 local median in 76067

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.14
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
32%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.5

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.

Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation allowed two caregivers to have direct access to children in care before all required eligibility results were received.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant was allowed to sleep in a restrictive device.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426