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Aww Better Child Care Center

A licensed child care center in La Marque, Texas 77568

312 Volney St, La Marque, Texas 77568. (409) 933-0748.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 12 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

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?

12 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 127 child care providers in Galveston County had 5.

14 inspections on record. The latest, on Aug 25, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Aug 4, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Franchise Tax Delinquent, at the inspection on Dec 3, 2025

Rated High by Texas: Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised, at the inspection on Aug 26, 2025

4 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

12 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

12 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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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
Source:

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.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Aug 4, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    “The operation’s fire inspection expired on 01/27/2026. According to documentation presented during this inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 01/27/2025.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 18, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 25, 2026.

  • Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    “Two of the handles of a seated play structure are broken off leaving sharp edges that are a hazardous to children at play.”

    Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 4, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 25, 2026.

Dec 3, 2025: inspection1 deficiency

  • Franchise Tax Delinquent

    “The Franchise Tax has ended involuntarily.”

    Rule 745.247. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 31, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 14, 2026.

Aug 26, 2025: inspection1 deficiency

  • Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

    “During the investigation inspection, 4 infants were observed to be unsupervised.”

    Rule 746.2401(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 26, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 2, 2025.

Mar 27, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    The inspectors’ words, 108 words

    “During the inspection, 9 out of 9 files did not have proof of background check available for review. 1 staff out of 9 files viewed did not have their training for calendar year, 2024-2025. 4 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their discipline and guidance paperwork signed available for review. 2 out of 9 staff files did not have their notarized affidavit (Form 2985) available for review. 1 out of 9 staff files did not have their preemployment affidavit (Form 2912) available for review. . 3 out of 9 staff files viewed did not have their Child Care Personnel Information (Form 2947) available for review.”

    Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 10, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 9, 2025.

  • Policies Comply with Rules

    The inspectors’ words, 278 words

    “The operational polices were viewed during the inspection and the following were missing: 17) Animals, if applicable (19) Procedures for providing and applying, as needed, insect repellent and sunscreen, including what types will be used, if applicable (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including: (A) Required annual training for employees [Medium]; (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect [Medium]; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect [Medium]; (D) Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations [Medium]; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect 29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145.”

    Rule 746.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 10, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 8, 2025.

  • Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    “During the inspection, 1 out 9 files caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid available for review. It expired on 1/14/2025.”

    Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 30, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 1, 2025.

Jan 29, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies

  • AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

    “Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver.”

    Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 27, 2025.

  • Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

    “Based on the information obtained through DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver hit a 2-year-old 4 times on the leg.”

    Rule 746.2805(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 27, 2025.

Jan 21, 2025: assessment1 deficiency

  • Report Number of Employees

    “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

    Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 24, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 22, 2025.

May 6, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “There were five infants under the age of 12 months old with one caregiver. Ratio was not in compliance. Note: An extra caregiver was working in the infant room immediately.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 6, 2024. Correction verified: May 24, 2024.

  • Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles

    “There were five roosters in the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. Note: The roosters were removed from the play area during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.3905(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 6, 2024.

7 deficiencies older than three years
Jul 21, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    “The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/5/2022.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 28, 2023. Correction verified: Aug 29, 2023.

  • Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    “Two infant bottles were sitting on the counter. The bottles were not labeled.”

    Rule 746.2419(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023. Correction verified: Aug 1, 2023.

Jul 21, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “A changing mat located in the toddler room was observed to be torn. SN: This was corrected during inspection.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2022.

  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    “The loose-fill did not meet the required depth causing the plastic lining to show.”

    Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 29, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 26, 2022.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “Four staff were lacking documented annual training in the following:”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 26, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 26, 2022.

  • Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

    “Cribs in the infant room were lacking the required name labels. SN: This was corrected during inspection.”

    Rule 746.2409(a)(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2022.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “One student was lacking an updated record of immunizations.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 28, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 26, 2022.

All 23 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Dec 3, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Aug 22, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Mar 27, 2025Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Jan 30, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Jan 29, 2025Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 deficiency cited
Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo violation found
May 24, 2024InspectionNo violation found
May 6, 2024Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Apr 30, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Jul 21, 2023Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jan 19, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Oct 26, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Oct 21, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Jul 21, 2022Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Mar 23, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Dec 7, 2021Report to the stateNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Aug 9, 2018.
  • Its permit has conditions.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 184 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 8 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 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: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 127 child care providers in Galveston County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 12.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 127 in Galveston County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC8
Aww Better Child Care Center This child care provider12
Nancy’s Day Care10
Building Blocks Academy11
Kidz Paradize15
Montgomery Kiddie Academy LLC53
K.b Kids Preschool & Daycare5
Babies 2 T.o.t.s15
Anita’s Angels13
YMCA @ Laird Elementary0
Start Smart Academy # 20
Start Smart Academy #10

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

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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