Hearth Record

Carrol Wheeler

A registered child care home in Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482

5489 County Road 4744, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482. (903) 348-6681.

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The short answer

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

The last 24 months 11 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: Medium 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?

11 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 12 child care providers in Hopkins County had 5.5.

5 inspections on record. The latest, on Aug 13, 2026: 5 deficiencies cited.

Source:

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

When those deficiencies happened

11 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.

11 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 NovDec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

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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 Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Aug 13, 2026: inspection5 deficiencies

  • Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training

    “The assistant caregiver lacked documentation of 12 hours training to complete last years annual training.”

    Rule 747.1303(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 1, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 8, 2026.

  • Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

    “An infant was observed seated in a baby walker during inspection. This was corrected at inspection as it was removed from the home.”

    Rule 747.2315(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 13, 2026.

  • Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    “Television was playing in the playroom where five children under two years of age were being cared for. This was corrected at inspection as the provider turned off the television.”

    Rule 747.2105(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 13, 2026.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    “One infant’s feeding instructions had not been reviewed or updated by the parent or a health care professional since 5/2026.”

    Rule 747.2321(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 27, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 13, 2026.

  • Children’s Records - Admission Information

    “A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child’s record lacked an immunization record and one child’s immunization record was observed incomplete. One child’s record lacked a health statement. One child’s record lacked a parent signature indicating the parent received a copy of the parent hnabook.”

    Rule 747.603(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 13, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2026.

Aug 20, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies

  • Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training

    “The assistant caregiver lacked documentation of 8 hours of training to complete last year’s annual training.”

    Rule 747.1303(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 3, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 10, 2024.

  • Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

    “The primary caregiver lacked documentation of 13 hours training to complete last year’s annual training.”

    Rule 747.1303(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 3, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 17, 2024.

  • Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

    “The home did not have documentation of current vaccines for the cat in the home.”

    Rule 747.3703(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 20, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 9, 2024.

  • Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

    “The fire extinguisher was not mounted in the home.”

    Rule 747.5105. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 3, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 24, 2024.

  • Children’s Records - Admission Information

    “A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child’s record lacked the address of the designated contact. One child’s record lacked emergency care authorization. Two children’s record’s lacked documentation they received a copy of the Parents Rights.”

    Rule 747.603(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 20, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 20, 2024.

  • Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

    “The operation did not have Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors checks conducted for 2024 available for review by Child Care Regulation. The operation did not document fire exits times for fire drills conducted in 2023. The operation did not document a fire drill was conducted for October 2023; November 2023; and December 2023. The operation did not document that a smoke detector nor carbon monoxide detector check was conducted for the months of March 2023; October 2023; November 2023; and December 2023.”

    Rule 747.801(7). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 3, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 20, 2024.

9 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 26, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children

    “This standard was reviewed as a follow up to a previous inspection and found deficient. I was not able to observe the ammunition was locked in a separate container or cabinet from the fire arms.”

    Rule 747.3505(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 10, 2022.

Sep 12, 2022: inspection8 deficiencies

  • Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children

    “Observed guns on a gun rack in the home as well as on top of a gun safe. Ammunition was observed on top of a gun safe and not locked in a separate cabinet or container from other fire arms.”

    Rule 747.3505(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 12, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2022.

  • Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

    “The a/c unit on the playground does not have a safe guard to prevent children’s access.”

    Rule 747.3501(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 12, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2022.

  • Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

    “The home did not have documentation of current rabbies vaccines for the cat at the home.”

    Rule 747.3703(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 14, 2022.

  • Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

    “The home did no have a statement of health from the local veterinarian on file for review for the puppy at the home.”

    Rule 747.3703(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 13, 2022.

  • Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    “The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan). Your policies must include: (A) The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor;(B) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.”

    Rule 747.501(8). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 13, 2022.

  • Children’s Records - Admission Information

    “A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child’s immunization record was observed incomplete. Three children’s record lacked a health statement. One child’s record lacked emergency medical authorization. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the primary caregiver at inspection.”

    Rule 747.603(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2022.

  • Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

    “The home did not have safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency evacuation on file for review.”

    Rule 747.801(7). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 13, 2022.

  • Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    “The primary caregivers record lacked a notarized affidavit.”

    Rule 747.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 13, 2022.

All 5 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 13, 2026Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Aug 20, 2024Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Oct 10, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Sep 26, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Sep 12, 2022Inspection8 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Registered Child-Care Home, permit issued Sep 14, 2021.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten.
  • Capacity: 12 children.
Source:

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.
  • 0 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

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?

  • Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Source:

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

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 12 child care providers in Hopkins County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5.5; this one had 11.
Source:

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

11 of the 12 in Hopkins County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Water Oak Preschool8
Sherry Williams5
Sulphur Springs Christian Preschool6
Carrol Wheeler This child care provider11
Anneke’s Private Academy15
Noah and Company Kid Care5
Abigale DoddNot given
Angela Allen1
Sherry Valentine1
Lighthouse Montessori Academy0
Ronda Brice9
Little Texans Learning Center13

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 Oct 24, 2026.

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An example nursing home

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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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