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It's A Small World Nursery School

215 S MARKET, Goliad, TX 77963

Operation number:
1401726
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Goliad
Capacity:
49
License effective:
May 21, 2013
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3616453331
Email:
cassielmangum24@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 33 available inspections for It's A Small World Nursery School from November 16, 2021 through July 9, 2026.

16 inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 17, 2025 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

Three later inspections, from December 8, 2025 through July 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
33

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
34

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
27

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

33 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.03
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
48%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Two out of four personnel files evaluated lacked current transportation training.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1403(a)(6)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Transportation training
Official code
746.1403(a)(6)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of four personnel files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, the operation did not obtain signed parent permission for a walking field trip to the park.
Correction deadline
December 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3001(1) - Field Trips - Signed Permission
Official code
746.3001(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, the staff were over child/caregiver ratio by twenty-five children. The youngest child on the field trip to the public park was 19 months old, therefore the child/caregiver ratio is one child to one caregiver. There were three caregivers with 28 children.
Correction deadline
December 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
Official code
746.1801(a)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During naptime their were 34 children present in one group and their ages were 18 months-5 years old. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. There were two caregivers present. The group was out of ratio by 4 children. Standards state that the maximum group size for the specified age of 3 is 30 children.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child by the arm.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policies were not complete.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The Director failed to utilize tools provided by Child Care Regulation for observing staff monthly, resulting in non-compliance at the time of review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver has pulled children by their hair, ear, and grabbed them by their cheeks and arm.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information gathered, a caregiver has spanked several children while in care.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information provided, a caregiver has placed children in time out for having potty accidents.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver has hit school age children on the head or in the face with a folder.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver has used an adult size apron to restrict children to chairs by wrapping the apron around the child and around the chair and tying it.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left alone in the gym unsupervised.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was left alone with 21 children outside and the specified age was 4 years old. This put the caregiver out of ratio by 3 children.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a 16-month-old child was enrolled at the operation and the operation did not notify Childcare Regulation.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
Official code
746.301(5)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a 16-month-old child was in a space with older children.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Official code
746.4203
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a 16-month-old child was with a group of children that were 18 months older.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director lacked twenty hours of annual training for the period evaluated.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies were not available for review during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Official code
746.501(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on information gathered, a child was served a food containing peanuts, which the child was allergic to.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Official code
746.3301(i)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
RECITE: The operation lacked documentation of liability insurance in the portal.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Official code
746.801(6)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
RECITE: There was no loose fill observed under the swings.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
RECITE: The operation lacked documentation of liability insurance in the portal.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Official code
746.801(6)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The building and grounds checklist was last updated August 2022.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
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
There was no loose fill observed under the swings.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 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: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The children aged two years old to five years old were observed watching hocus pocus during naptime.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of five caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment, the caregiver lacked five hours.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Official code
746.1301(2)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation lacked documentation of liability insurance in the portal.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Official code
746.801(6)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Caregiver is lacking 8 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
I observed 2 electrical cords (lamp and fan) not being affixed to the wall, posing a safety hazard to the children. I also observed a piece of inside play equipment to have a large crack, which could pose a risk to the children.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
I observed 2 pieces of playground equipment not anchored to the ground, exposing the metal rail base.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(6) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
Official code
746.4601(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Swing area was observed to not have sufficient loose-fill.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
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)