Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“Based on the investigation it was determined that the caregiver was grabbing children and possibly pinching them. The caregiver was terminated.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 21, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2026.

Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

“During the investigation it was determined a child received a bite mark and the parent was not notified in a timely manner.”

Rule 746.307(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 27, 2026.

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

“During review an individual who was let go on the 16th still had an active background check for the daycare.”

Rule 745.651(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2025.

Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

“This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. It was determined that a staff member did not report to the parent an injury within the required time frame.”

Rule 746.307(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 11, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 30, 2025.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“During the investigation a classroom was observed out of ratio due to a group of two classes being combined with three teachers. One teacher took a group and went to her class to come into compliance.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 10, 2025.

Written Operational Policies - Field Trips

“The operational policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: Field Trip Procedures Transportation Procedures Active Play - more details needed Link to Miniimum Standards and HHS website”

Rule 746.501(a)(16). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 31, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 4, 2024.

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

“During the inspection it was found that a group of children were allowed to pet chickens while in care at the operation. The permit holder and staff were made aware of the standard and stated that they would not have any type of chicken, duck, or reptile on the property.”

Rule 746.3905(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 7, 2024.

Posting Requirements - Child’s Food Allergy Plans

“A new caregiver was not provided the appropriate information for a child’s food allergy which led to the child ingesting the food and needing life saving medical treatment.”

Rule 746.403(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 26, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 9, 2024.

Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

“During the investigation it was found that a parent was not notified by staff that their child was injured while in care.”

Rule 746.307(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 28, 2024. Correction verified: May 30, 2024.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“During the investigation it was determined that caregivers did not use good judgement when they did not ask for help from the director or other staff members when children were locked in the restroom which caused the children to be locked in a dark restroom for more than 30 minutes before the doorknob was removed and the children were let out of the restroom by staff that found the caregivers trying to unlock the door.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 20, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 5, 2024.