Children’s World Daycare Center
A licensed child care center in Sour Lake, Texas 77659
130 E Cora Lee St, Sour Lake, Texas 77659. (409) 287-2222.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 24, 2026.
- 16 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Hardin County: 5
- 8 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 9 inspections on record
- 2-Star Texas Rising Star rating
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?
16 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 21 child care providers in Hardin County had 5.
9 inspections on record. The latest, on Aug 11, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.
Rated High by Texas: Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle, at the inspection on Aug 11, 2026
Rated High by Texas: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age, at the inspection on Jul 28, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions, at the inspection on Jul 28, 2026
5 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
16 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.
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| 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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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.
Aug 11, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“A vehicle was purchased on 8/4/2026 to transport children and it was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.”
Jul 28, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A child was observed sleeping with a blanket in the crib.”
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions
“The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicle was not instlled at the time of the inspection.”
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“A staff member and the director did not have the requiredl transportation trainiing available for review during the inspection.”
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Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“The classroom was observed with a blocked exit while a child napped on thier cot.”
Aug 12, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“Upon arrival to the operation, there were 93 children present at the operation. The operation’s capacity is 85.”
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Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The operation cares for this age.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Three children’s records were lacking a preschool health statement”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“Two chidlren’s records were lacking a current immunization record.”
Feb 21, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver present during an inspection did not have a current background check. Caregiver was working in a room with children. The operation has not received complete eligibility before allowing the caregiver to have access to the children in care. Caregiver works on Fridays and Summers only. A background check has been submitted and completed.”
Jan 23, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
Sep 26, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The 18-23 month old room had 10 children with one caregiver. One caregiver may only have 9 children this age. This was corrected when one child was moved to another classroom.”
Aug 21, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“A current fire inspection was not available.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“A copy of the emergency medical authorization forms were not in the operation’s vehicle. The operation has all emergency information stored electronically.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The van’s fire extinguisher was not securely mounted in the passenger compartment.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The door in the two year old room has a hole in it where a child could can access. A picture was taken.”
9 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 29, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Two caregivers were lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. One caregiver was working in the infant room, the other caregiver was working with children 18 months - 23 months.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“Monthly maintenance checklists were not available.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies were lacking information related to the promotion of physical activity.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“Fire Safety documentation was not available.”
May 2, 2023: assessment1 deficiency
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During an inspection, one caregiver present did not have a complete background check. Eligibility notification had not been received and the caregiver was allowed access to the children in care.”
Feb 2, 2023: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“The operation failed to report the number of employees who have left employment by the January 15, 2023, due date. This has been corrected when Director completed this task.”
Sep 8, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The caregiver works in the infant room.”
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Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The Director and Caregiver who drives were lacking current transporation training.”
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver was lacking 8 hours of annual training for the training year 8/21-8/22.”
All 15 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| May 2, 2023 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 29, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Oct 9, 2007.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 85 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.
- 3 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
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).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 21 child care providers in Hardin County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 16.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Little Hawks Early Childhood Center | 15 |
| Happy Hearts Learning Academy, LLC | 3 |
| Children’s World Daycare Center This child care provider | 16 |
| Met Early Head Start | 3 |
| Love Fellowship Day Care Center | 22 |
| Kids Kampus 2.0 | 1 |
| Met Head Start of Hardin County | 2 |
| Gail Stephens | Not given |
| Met Early Head Start-Silsbee | 1 |
| Raider Days | 18 |
| Amanda Drone | 3 |
| Julia Renee Hickerson | 9 |
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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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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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).
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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).
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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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