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Handprints Academy

606 PIONEER RD, Mesquite, TX 75149-5255

Operation number:
1159306
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:
150
License effective:
December 14, 2010
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9722856683
Email:
celias@handprintschildcare.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 25 available inspections for Handprints Academy from January 6, 2022 through November 25, 2025.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 25, 2025 and involved sleep safety.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from September 29, 2025 through November 25, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 18 local median in 75149

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.68
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
28%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.31

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
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 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: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2024
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: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,
Correction deadline
December 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
Official code
746.801(13)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Director inappropriately hit a child with her hand, ruler and belt.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information provided, it was determined that a caregiver made children do wall sits and toe touches as a form of prohibited punishment.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The three year old room did not have labeled individual storages for each child.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Official code
746.4505
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the walkthrough conducted by the DFPS investigator three infants were observed asleep in bouncers.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The above reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation it was observed that there was insufficient lighting in the classrooms during naptime.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The above reference standard was also evaluated and is found deficient. During the DFPS investigator walkthrough of the operation caregivers did not know the number of children they were responsible for.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The reference standard does not relate to the original allegation. However, during the walkthrough of the operation conducted by the DFPS investigator infant children were observed having propped bottles inside the infant room.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The surfacing around a tire located on the school age playground did not measure the correct depth per standard. The tire was explained to be used for the children to play in and stand on.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
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)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone located around a tire on the school age playground did not measure 6 feet around the object that is used for the children to play in and stand on.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
746.4803
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There was no emergency authorization forms available in the operations vehicles for 29 children that were being transported.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director and one caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation training. Three additional caregivers that transport children did not have the required amount of transportation training per standard.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)