C J’s Little Ones Day Care

A licensed child care center in Hawkins, Texas 75765

230 Ruth St, Hawkins, Texas 75765. (903) 638-4185.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 24, 2026.

20 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Wood County: 2.5
0 rated High by Texas, its most serious level
12 inspections on record
3-Star Texas Rising Star rating

The last 24 months 20 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: Medium High. Every month

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What these words mean5

Inspection (survey): A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation: What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels: Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status: Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity: The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

20 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 14 child care providers in Wood County had 2.5.

12 inspections on record. The latest, on Jul 23, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

20 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.

20 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2023											Nov	Dec
2024	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2025	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Jul 23, 2026: inspection1 deficiency

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“At the inspection, five boards on the wooden fence on the playground are damaged and need to be replaced.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 6, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 11, 2026.

Mar 12, 2026: inspection9 deficiencies

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“At the inspection, the wood fencing on the porch going to the playground are in need of repair.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 23, 2026.
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

“At the inspection, the operation did not have a current vaccincation record for the dog present at the center.”

Rule 746.3903(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 13, 2026.
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

“At the inspection, the climbing equipment present on the playground did not have loose-fill present for the slide exits.”

Rule 746.4907(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 13, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 23, 2026.
Volunteers and contractors not counted in the child/caregiver ratio must comply with minimum standards that apply to employees

“At the inspection, a volunteer was on a cell phone while caring for kids.”

Rule 746.1401(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 12, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 23, 2026.
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

“At the inspection, the caregivers did not follow the daily schedule for giving children the opportunity to be outside during the morning time.”

Rule 746.2206(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 12, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 23, 2026.
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

“At the inspection, the operation did not have a statement of good health from the vet.”

Rule 746.3903(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 13, 2026.
Written Operational Policies - Animals

“At the inspection, the operational policy reviewed did not include information informing parents about the operation having a dog present at the center.”

Rule 746.501(a)(17). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 23, 2026.
Documentation of Drills

“At the inspection, the emergency practice for fire drills have not been documented since November 2025.”

Rule 746.5205(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 26, 2026.
Children’s Records - Health Statement

“At the inspection, 1 out of 3 children’s records reviewed did not have a health statement from a health care professional.”

Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 26, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 23, 2026.

May 6, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

“At the inspection, 1 out of 4 personnel records reviewed needs 1 hour of annual training to complete the training year.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 27, 2025. Correction verified: May 28, 2025.
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

“At the inspection, the director has 22 hours of annual training and needs 8 hours to complete the training year.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(6)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 27, 2025. Correction verified: May 28, 2025.

May 22, 2024: inspection8 deficiencies

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

“At the inspection, the operation did not have proof of the first aid training cards for four staff.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 23, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 7, 2024.
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

“At the inspection, one caregiver had 8 hours worth of certificates for training and needs 16 hours of annual training to complete the training year.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 21, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 26, 2024.
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

“At the inspection, the director did not have any training hours for the 2023 training year to review.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(6)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 21, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 26, 2024.
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

“At the inspection, 1 out 4 children’s records reviewed did not have the complete information for the emergency contact.”

Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 7, 2024.
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers

“At the inspection, the first aid kit did not have a pair of tweezers included.”

Rule 746.4003(a)(8). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 7, 2024.
Toilets - 13 or More Children

“At the inspection, the operation had 23 children present and only one working toilet in the building. The 2nd toilet was not in working order.”

Rule 746.4407(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 21, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 26, 2024.
Children’s Records - Immunizations

“At the inspection, one out of four children’s records reviewed did not have a copy of the immunization record.”

Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 7, 2024.
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

“At the inspection, two out of five personnel records reviewed did not have the notarized affidavit included in the file.”

Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 7, 2024.

20 deficiencies older than three years

Jul 19, 2023: inspection1 deficiency

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“At the follow-up inspection, the grass on the playground was high and thick and needs to be mowed.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 26, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 28, 2023.

Jun 15, 2023: inspection10 deficiencies

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision

“At the inspection, the iron fire truck play equipment is damaged and unsafe for active play.”

Rule 746.4601(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 6, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 19, 2023.
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“At the inspection, the operations last fire inspection is dated 1/13/2022 and has expired.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 6, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 26, 2023.
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

“At the inspection, 1 out 3 caregiver training records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of training certificates.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 6, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 19, 2023.
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

“At the inspection, the trash can located in the kitchen/lunchroom area did not have a lid and several flies were flying around the area.”

Rule 746.3407(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 15, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 19, 2023.
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“At the inspection, part of the siding has come off of the building and an opening to under the building is exposed.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 6, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 19, 2023.
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

“At the inspection, the emergency preparedness plan did not have the name and address of the alternate shelter, how children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated shelter, or how children will be accounted for while at the alternate shelter.”

Rule 746.5202(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 6, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 19, 2023.
Fire Extinguishers Serviced

“At the inspection, the fire extinguisher in the kitchen was last serviced December 2021.”

Rule 746.5307(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 6, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 27, 2023.
Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

“At the inspection, the operation had the TV on and was kept on for an hour and a half.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 15, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 19, 2023.
Children’s Records - Immunizations

“At the inspection, 1 out of 8 children’s immunization records reviewed were not included in the child’s file.”

Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 6, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 19, 2023.
Posting Requirements - List entitled “Current Employees”--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

“At the inspection, the operation did not have a current employee list posted. This was corrected at inspection.”

Rule 746.401(9). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 15, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 15, 2023.

Jan 20, 2023: assessment1 deficiency

Report Number of Employees

“The operation did not report the employees that left the operation in 2022 as required by the deadline.”

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 20, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 20, 2023.

Aug 30, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

“At the follow-up inspection, the operation needs to add B-F to complete information for indoor/outdoor physical activity. At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”

Rule 746.501(a)(18). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 6, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 13, 2022.

Jul 21, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies

Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

“At the inspection, 2 out of 3 staff training records were reviewed and found deficient. Two staff need 24 hours of training for the year 2020.”

Rule 746.1301(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 18, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 30, 2022.
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

“At the inspection, the director training record was reviewed and found deficient. The director has 2 hours and needs 28 hours of training for the year 2021.”

Rule 746.1301(6)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 18, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 30, 2022.
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

“1 out of 4 personnel records reviewed did not have current first aid training. The training expired in December of 2021.”

Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 11, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 22, 2022.
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

“3 out of 4 children’s records did not have information related to special care statement.”

Rule 746.605(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 11, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 30, 2022.
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

“1 out off 4 children’s records reviewed did not have the address to the emergency contact information.”

Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 11, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 30, 2022.
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

“At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”

Rule 746.501(a)(18). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 11, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 30, 2022.
Children’s Records - Health Statement

“3 out of 4 children’s records reviewed did not have a healthcare provider statement.”

Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 11, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 30, 2022.

All 14 visits on record

Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
Date	Visit	What the record says
Jul 23, 2026	Inspection	1 deficiency cited
Jun 8, 2026	Inspection	No violation found
Jun 4, 2026	Report to the state	No violation found
Apr 23, 2026	Inspection	No violation found
Mar 12, 2026	Inspection	9 deficiencies cited
May 6, 2025	Inspection	2 deficiencies cited
Jun 26, 2024	Inspection	No violation found
May 22, 2024	Inspection	8 deficiencies cited
Jul 28, 2023	Inspection	No violation found
Jul 19, 2023	Inspection	1 deficiency cited
Jun 15, 2023	Inspection	10 deficiencies cited
Jan 20, 2023	Assessment	1 deficiency cited
Aug 30, 2022	Inspection	1 deficiency cited
Jul 21, 2022	Inspection	7 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

Licensed Center, permit issued Feb 19, 2013.
Accepts state child care subsidies.
Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
Capacity: 42 children.

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
1 report to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

Among 14 child care providers in Wood County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2.5; this one had 20.

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 14 in Wood County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
Place	Deficiencies, 3 years
C J’s Little Ones Day Care This child care provider	20
Barnyard Kids Learning Center	0
Kim & Tracies Little Blessings Daycare II	1
Lonestar Learning Academy	3
Molly Keats Newland	2
The Caterpillar Clubhouse	28
Grins N Giggles Playhouse	1
Kids Club	1
Bulldog Early Learning Center	5
Nannie’s Playhouse	1
Jennifer Allen	1
Kim and Tracies Little Blessings	8

What the record doesn’t say

Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).

Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).

Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.

Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.

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