Handprints Academy
A licensed child care center in Forney, Texas 75126
412 W Broad St, Forney, Texas 75126. (972) 564-5335.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 19 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Kaufman County: 1
- 3 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 17 inspections on record
- 4-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?
19 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 83 child care providers in Kaufman County had 1.
17 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 19, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance, at the report to the state on Apr 16, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on Apr 16, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children, at the inspection on Sep 29, 2025
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
19 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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 Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Jul 16, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was a leaky roof in the gym caused by rain during the inspection.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“FIve staff records were reviewed and lacked: education information, orientation statement, preemployment affidavit, and notarized affidavits.”
Apr 24, 2026: assessment1 deficiency
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Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A health inspection was conducted at the operation 4/21/26. The health department has recommended to CCR that the operation closes until all repairs are complete due to possible hazards to children and staff.”
Apr 16, 2026: report to the state8 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director failed ensure timely repairs were made, which led to the development of mold within the operation.”
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The operation failed to show good judgment and competency when continuing to provide care in an unsafe and unsanitary environment.”
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Complying with Laws and Rules
“The permit holder failed to ensure building maintenance and repairs were made in a timely manner, which resulted in significant water damage and the development of mold throughout the facility. The permit holder also failed to ensure child care regulation was notified of the unsafe and unsanitary environment of the facility. Additionally, the permit holder allowed children to continue receiving care in the operation despite the building being in these unsafe and unsanitary conditions.”
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Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
“The operation failed to notify licensing of significant water damage and visible mold growth throughout the facility that created an unsafe and unsanitary environment.”
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Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program.”
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The inspectors’ words, 101 words
“Extensive mold and water damage was observed in four classrooms within the operation. Carpets were observed saturated with water, and visible mold growth (green, blue, and black in color) was present along the walls. The classroom doorways were covered with black plastic that had been stapled in place, restricting access to see those areas. Ceiling tiles had fallen from the roof and remained on the floor without being cleaned up. Additionally, large trash cans and plastic wading pools were placed underneath open ceiling in some of the classrooms with standing water inside. These conditions reflect a significantly unsafe and unsanitary environment.”
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Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
“Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it has been determined that the operation severed the children in care sugary beverages for several days.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to remove glass from the playground after a vehicle was crashed into the area.”
Sep 29, 2025: inspection8 deficiencies
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning supplies were found in child care rooms in unlocked cabinets during inspection.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“A child with special needs was observed crying. Caregivers did not attend to the child in a timely or appropriate manner.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Restrooms used by the children have rust on the toilet paper rollers. CCR observed several stains on toilet seats.”
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Several electrical outlet covers were found without an electrical safety cover.”
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Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“Broken wooden fixtures for plants were observed on the entrance to the play yard.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“CCR observed loose fill less than the required height of six inches on the outdoor activity play space.”
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Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
“The operation did not have documentation of monthly carbon monoxide testing for CCR to view.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation did not have an active play maintenance checklist available for CCR to view.”
6 deficiencies older than three years
Nov 2, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
“The annual health inspection has not been conducted.”
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Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“The operation smells like mildew.”
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Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Documentation of the most recent annual fire inspection was not availble for review.”
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Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
“A natural gas insepction has not been conducted.”
Nov 30, 2021: inspection2 deficiencies
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“9/10 staff files reviewed were missing a portion of their required trainings.”
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Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“A 14 month old was observed napping with children up to 3 years with one caregiver. THIS WAS CORRECTED AT INSPECTION”
All 25 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Report to the state | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued May 30, 2012.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 141 children.
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.
- 7 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 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: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 83 child care providers in Kaufman County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 1; this one had 19.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Handprints Academy This child care provider | 19 |
| Eangee Anderson | 1 |
| Janel Lapp | Not given |
| Smart Start Montessori School | 12 |
| April Hicks | 10 |
| Christy Marie Hardy | 0 |
| Primrose School of Forney at Gateway | 17 |
| The Goddard School of Forney | 10 |
| Heartland Home Daycare | 11 |
| Children’s Lighthouse of Forney | 15 |
| Dunkin Academy of Forney | 13 |
| Sonia Moore | 0 |
| Jenny Powell | 7 |
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 Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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