Caring Hand Learning Center
Licensed Center in Harker Heights, Texas. License #1637846, issued April 17, 2017.
- Address
- 260 Commercial Dr, Harker Heights, TX 76548
- Phone
- (254) 690-7730
- Licensed capacity
- 265 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
- Website
- caringhandslearningcenter.org
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips, Night Care.
Openings
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In effect since October 16, 2026. From the state's provider report of October 16, 2026.
Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 4,859 standards at Caring Hand Learning Center between November 16, 2021 and November 6, 2026 and recorded 40 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 3 | 364 | 1 |
| Record keeping | 4 | 443 | 3 |
| Personnel | 3 | 449 | 2 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 216 | 1 |
| Activities | 4 | 140 | 0 |
| Infants | 3 | 267 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 4 | 88 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 4 | 74 | 0 |
| School-age | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Discipline | 5 | 100 | 1 |
| Naptime | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Field trips | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Get well care | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 4 | 179 | 0 |
| Health practices | 4 | 451 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 5 | 376 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 4 | 299 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 4 | 384 | 2 |
| Pools | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 270 | 0 |
| Transportation | 4 | 181 | 1 |
The table adds up to 4,721 of those standards. The remaining 138, including 28 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 49 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on November 6, 2026, and 40 citations.
- 19High
- 11Medium High
- 9Medium
- 1Medium Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 40. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High October 10, 2026 Correction verified October 27, 2026
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation inspection, a caregiver was observed out of ratio. They had 6 kids with a specified age group of 12-17 months which only allows them to have 5 children. This was corrected when another caregiver stepped into the room.
- Medium High August 28, 2026 Correction verified September 11, 2026
746.1609: Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
During the follow up inspection, there were 2 caregivers with 37 children on the playground, exceeding maxium group size.
- High August 18, 2026 Correction verified August 28, 2026
746.1205(a)(2): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver did not know how many children they had in their classroom.
- Medium High August 18, 2026 Correction verified August 28, 2026
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver stepped out of the classroom, leaving the classroom out of ratio.
- High August 18, 2026 Correction verified September 11, 2026
745.635(3): AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver was observed to be in a classroom by them self, not following the conditions placed on their background check. This was corrected when the caregiver was put in a room with another eligible caregiver.
- High August 18, 2026 Correction verified August 28, 2026
746.1205(a)(4): Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Three caregivers were observed walking out of their classroom, leaving their group of children unsupervised.
- Medium August 10, 2026 Reported corrected September 18, 2026, not yet verified
746.901: Required Personnel Records
After reviewing staff files, 6 staff were missing the 2985 affidavit, 4 were missing copy of photo identification, 5 were missing education verification, and 3 were missing a signed statement of overview for operation policies and personnel policies.
- Medium August 10, 2026 Reported corrected September 18, 2026, not yet verified
746.603(a)(3): Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children were missing health statements from a healthcare professional.
- High August 10, 2026 Correction verified August 18, 2026
746.2424: Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
During a monitoring inspection, a 6-month-old infant was observed to be asleep on the floor. This was corrected when the caregiver picked the infant up and put them in their crib.
- High August 10, 2026 Correction verified August 18, 2026
746.1205(a)(4): Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During an inspection, it was observed a caregiver left a classroom, leaving the children unattended, to grab something from another room.
- High August 10, 2026 Correction verified August 18, 2026
746.2426(a)(2): Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
During a monitoring inspection, a 6-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child from the device and place them in their crib.
- High August 10, 2026 Correction verified August 18, 2026
746.1205(a)(2): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During an inspection, 4 caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
- High August 10, 2026 Correction verified August 18, 2026
746.2805(8): Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During an inspection, a child was observed placed in a stroller, strapped in, as a way of guidance so they would not run off. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child from the stroller.
- Medium Low August 6, 2026 Correction verified September 4, 2026
746.307(e): Parental Notification of Infestation
During an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show there was not a written notice to parents when there was a lice outbreak.
- Medium High August 6, 2026 Correction verified August 18, 2026
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During an investigation inspection, two classrooms were observed to be out of ratio. This was corrected when another went into each room.
- High August 6, 2026 Correction verified September 11, 2026
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During an investigation, there was evidence to suggest a caregiver was present at the operation before receiving an eligible background check.
- High August 22, 2025 Correction verified September 17, 2025
746.4601(7): Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During the walkthrough, I observed that one slide was broken in the middle, and there were rocks inside.
- High July 1, 2025 Correction verified August 22, 2025
746.1201(1): Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During a DFPS investigation operation staff were found to provide a parent of a child in care inaccurate information regarding an incident that occurred with their child.
- High July 1, 2025 Correction verified August 22, 2025
746.305(a)(6): Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined operation staff did not notify CCR about a child left alone on the playground.
- High July 1, 2025 Correction verified August 22, 2025
746.1205(a)(4): Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During a DFPS investigation a child in care was observed to have been left alone on the playground for about 10 minutes.
- Medium November 26, 2024 Correction verified November 26, 2024
746.901: Required Personnel Records
1 staff did not have the required affidavit, background verification, CPR and First Aid, high school diploma. for review. A second staff did not have annual trainings.
- Medium High November 26, 2024 Correction verified December 4, 2024
746.5603(c): Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Three vehicles used for transportation was observed and does not have current registration stickers.
- Medium November 7, 2024 Correction verified November 14, 2024
746.401(1): Posting Requirements - License
The parent board was missing the written activity plans for each age group, a list of the current employees, the emergency evacuation plan, and the most recent licensing inspection.
- Medium High November 7, 2024 Correction verified November 14, 2024
746.1203(3)(D): Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Two caregivers were observed on personal cell phones while caring for children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver put the device away.
- Medium High November 7, 2024 Correction verified December 6, 2024
746.5603(c): Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The vehicles used for transportation did not have the required registration.
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