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Bullard Early Education

111 N RATHER ST, Bullard, TX 75757-5267

Operation number:
1265148
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Smith
Capacity:
150
License effective:
August 23, 2011
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9038947222
Email:
bullardearlyeducation@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 33 available inspections for Bullard Early Education from August 10, 2021 through April 28, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 13, 2025 and involved sleep safety.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from September 22, 2025 through April 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
33

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

33 total inspections vs 14 local median in Smith County

Compared to 64 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.58
Local median
0.32

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
18%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.61

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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During a review of the records, it was observed no server weather or lock down drill has been conducted this year nor a fire drill since April of 2025.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During a walk through of the building, it was observed in a infant classroom a bean bag that the children use to lay down on as a calming corner. This was brought to the caregivers attention and removed from the classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(a)(5) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
Official code
746.2415(a)(5)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. There is not enough evidence to prove the operation informed the parent of the injury.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The parents of an injured child did not receive an incident report at the time of the incident.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During an inspection of the center, it was observed an 8 month old infant sleeping in their crib with a blanket and stuff animal. The operation did not have an infant sleep exception form.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During a review of the parent handbook it was observed no mention of inclusive services offered at the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-report allegations and has been found deficient. A caregiver who is no longer working at the center was observed roughly handling a child in care.
Correction deadline
July 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A group of about 5 students were left unsupervised while in the restroom. This was quickly corrected when the caregiver returned to the restroom. No students were injured.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During a walk through of the building, an infant was observed with a small blanket in their crib. This was soon corrected by the caregiver.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing an infant asleep in their crib with their head cover with a small blanket. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the blanket from the crib.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib
Official code
746.2429
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During a walk through of the playground it was observed a hole in the middle of the walk area on the larger playground.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parent of a child in care immediately of suspected abuse.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Official code
746.307(a)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During a review of the parent handbook, it was observed by licensing missing information regrading the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
This standard was revied in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report a covid-19 result in the appropriate time frame.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. The pre-k restroom tile floor was damage with exposed wooden flooring. The operation quickly repaired this and was brought into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. Positive methods of discipline were not used when a caregiver roughly handled a child. This caregiver is no longer working for the operation.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Official code
746.2803(4)(C)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge did not demonstrate good judgment when a child was roughly handled. This caregiver is no longer working for the operation.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2022
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: Other violations
Report finding
While conducting a follow up inspection, it was observed by licensing a 2 1/2 inch hole in the pre-k hallway going towards the playground with a car inside.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2021
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: Other violations
Report finding
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing an exposed crawl space on the pre-k playground. Also observed was a 2 1/2 inch hole in the pre-k hallway going towards the playground with a car inside.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2021
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)