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Winters Child Development Center

500 N HEIGHTS ST, Winters, TX 79567-4306

Operation number:
1076846
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Runnels
Capacity:
34
License effective:
June 24, 2010
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3257544871
Email:
winterscdctexas@gmail.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 14 available inspections for Winters Child Development Center from December 3, 2021 through May 27, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved child guidance.

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
14

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.43
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
Local median
31%

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.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver improperly picked up a child by the wrist resulting in an injury to the child's elbow.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning supplies in the bathroom used by children were observed to be in reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a more secure location, out of reach of children.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Upon reivew of files it was observed that a child with a diagnosed allergy had an allergy plan that was lacking the parent signature. Furthermore, the epi-pen brought for the child was not in the original container and was not labeled with the date it was brought to the center. There was also no allergy notice posted for the child in any of the rooms the child spends time in.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The fire drill for September 2022 was not documented.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A portion of the chainlink fence on the play ground was observed to have come unattached from the frame causing a possible entrapment hazard for children in care.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver was observed supervising a group of 14 children where the specified age group was 2 yrs old. The ages of children were as follows: 1- 22 mo old 6- 2 yr olds 7- 3 yr olds Please note this was observed as children were laying down to nap. None of the children in the room were asleep.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601