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Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School

A licensed child care center in Athens, Texas 75751

1200 E Corsicana St, Athens, Texas 75751. (903) 675-9083.

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The short answer

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

The last 24 months 7 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Most serious: 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?

7 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 24 child care providers in Henderson County had 4.

14 inspections on record. The latest, on Jul 20, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the report to the state on May 26, 2026

Source:

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

When those deficiencies happened

7 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.

7 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.

May 26, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation allowed a person to be present around the children without an ‘eligible’ background check.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 29, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 5, 2026.

Sep 18, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    “While reviewing immunization records, 3 of the 10 files did not have update immunization records.”

    Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 10, 2025.

Dec 18, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    “While reviewing records, 6 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours annual training. This has been re-cited.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 1, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 27, 2025.

Oct 31, 2024: report to the state2 deficiencies
  • Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    “This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found to be deficient.”

    Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 29, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 18, 2024.

  • Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

    “This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient.”

    Rule 746.307(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 12, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 18, 2024.

Sep 26, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    “While reviewing records, 6 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours annual training.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 29, 2024. Correction verified: Dec 18, 2024.

  • Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    “The operational policies did not have the parent’s rights information or an acknowledgment that the parents were given the parent’s rights information.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(20). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 7, 2024.

22 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 12, 2023: inspection11 deficiencies
  • Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

    “The emergency preparedness plan was not available in the parent handbook.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(24). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 26, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2023.

  • Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

    “There is not a safe sleep policy in the parent handbook.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(9). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 26, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 26, 2023.

  • Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    “The food allergy alert plan was not signed by the parent.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 19, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 16, 2023.

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    “The last annual fire inspection that was conducted was in 2021.”

    Rule 746.5101(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 26, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 16, 2023.

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    “The emergency drills were reviewed and drills have not been practiced in one full calendar year.”

    Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 19, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 20, 2023.

  • Medication Authorization - Parent May Not Authorize in Excess of Label Directions or Child’s Health-Care Professional Directions

    “There was a bottle of tylenol for an infant that did not have doctor instructions.”

    Rule 746.3803(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2023.

  • Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

    “The grounds checklist has not been completed for the last year.”

    Rule 746.4751(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 19, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 16, 2023.

  • Written Operational Policies - Benefits

    “Operational policies did not include the promtion of physical activities.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(18)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 26, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2023.

  • Written Operational Policies - Emergencies

    “There is not a policy for handling medical emergencies in the parent handbook.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 26, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2023.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “Immunizations were checked for the HASA and 2 were not current and up to date.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 26, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 16, 2023.

  • Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions

    “There was not a breastfeeding policy in the parent handbook.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(25). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 26, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2023.

Mar 10, 2022: report to the state2 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    “The caregiver did not use good judgment when she transitioned the classroom into the gym. The caregiver did not count the children in the hallway to ensure all children were out of the room. The caregiver did not count the children in the gym to ensure all children had transitioned from the classroom. This was corrected immediately when the operation terminated the employee immediately.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 14, 2022.

  • Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

    “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in the classroom and was found by the assistant director. This was corrected immediately when the operation terminated the employee immediately.”

    Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 14, 2022.

Jan 21, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    “A documented food allergy does not have a food allergy plan signed by a healthcare professional.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 28, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2022.

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

    “The loose fill is not the required depth under the swings. This was re-cited.”

    Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 28, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2022.

Dec 15, 2021: inspection5 deficiencies
  • Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    “One classroom had disinfectant wipes within reach of children. One classroom had a Lysol bottle within reach of children. These were corrected at inspection when the caregivers removed items out of reach of children.”

    Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 15, 2021.

  • Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    “One classroom did not wash the child’s hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the child’s hands.”

    Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 15, 2021.

  • Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    “A documented food allergy does not have a food allergy plan signed by parent and healthcare professional.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 7, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 21, 2022.

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

    “The loose fill is not the required depth under the swings. Photos were taken by CCR Inspector.”

    Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 7, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 21, 2022.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    “One infant classroom did not have an updated infant feeding sheet present for review.”

    Rule 746.2421(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 7, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 21, 2022.

Nov 24, 2021: assessment2 deficiencies
  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “The playground equipment was observed during a DFPS inspection and was found to be broken and with rough edges. Photos were taken by CCI Investigator.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 8, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 15, 2021.

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

    “The loose fill was observed during an DFPS inspection to be lower than the required depth under the swings and under the equipment. Photos were taken by CCI investigator.”

    Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 8, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 15, 2021.

All 21 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo violation found
May 29, 2026InspectionNo violation found
May 26, 2026Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Dec 18, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Oct 31, 2024Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Sep 26, 2024Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jul 18, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Oct 12, 2023Inspection11 deficiencies cited
Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Mar 11, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Mar 10, 2022Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jan 21, 2022Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Dec 15, 2021Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Nov 30, 2021Report to the stateNo violation found
Nov 24, 2021Assessment2 deficiencies cited
Nov 11, 2021Report to the stateNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Dec 6, 2006.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 134 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.
  • 6 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?

  • Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Source:

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

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 24 child care providers in Henderson County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 7.
Source:

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

11 of the 24 in Henderson County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Little Dreamer’s Daycare Center10
Kidz First Learning Academy13
Learning Express-Station 43
Mimi’s Creative Kids, LLC6
Amazing Grace Learning Academy10
Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School This child care provider7
Love & Learn Dcc3
Sandra WeissNot given
First Baptist Church Gun Barrel City Childcare Center5
Building Blocks Childcare Center8
Learning Express Inc.0
Darla Costlow4

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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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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