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Hereford DCC Ruth Warner Mem

248 16TH ST, Hereford, TX 79045-3113

Operation number:
165515
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Deafsmith
Capacity:
120
License effective:
January 15, 1987
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8063641293
Email:
hdcadministrator@wtrt.net
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 10 available inspections for Hereford DCC Ruth Warner Mem from December 3, 2021 through June 1, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 8, 2025 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Three later inspections, from September 9, 2025 through June 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.9
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
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.

View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, screen time has been used during naptimes.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
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: Background screening
Report finding
Information was obtained during the investigation that individuals were present at the operation who did not have eligible background checks while children were in care.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
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
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a conversation occurred between two employees in the presence of children in care in which the caregivers did not use good judgement or self-control.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present in the classroom without having an active background check.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
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
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The most recent fire inspection on file was conducted in November of 2022.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of ten children's files reviewed were not current on immunizations.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A bottle was in the crib of a sleeping infant.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the time of the inspection the operation did not have a current fire inspection report.
Correction deadline
December 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Official code
746.801(11)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver was found to not have current First Aid training.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)