Handprints Academy
Licensed Center in Forney, Texas. License #1392490, issued May 30, 2012.
- Address
- 412 W Broad St, Forney, TX 75126
- Phone
- (972) 564-5335
- Licensed capacity
- 141 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
- Website
- handprintsacademy.com
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 4-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since October 8, 2025. From the state's provider report of October 3, 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 3,757 standards at Handprints Academy between November 30, 2021 and October 19, 2026 and recorded 25 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 | 4 | 479 | 0 |
| Record keeping | 4 | 435 | 1 |
| Personnel | 4 | 571 | 1 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 216 | 1 |
| Activities | 4 | 136 | 0 |
| Infants | 4 | 354 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 4 | 88 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 4 | 72 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Discipline | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Field trips | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Get well care | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 2 | 90 | 0 |
| Health practices | 2 | 226 | 4 |
| Safety practices | 2 | 154 | 2 |
| Physical facilities | 2 | 150 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 2 | 192 | 2 |
| Pools | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 2 | 135 | 3 |
| Transportation | 2 | 98 | 0 |
The table adds up to 3,708 of those standards. The remaining 49, including 11 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 25 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on October 19, 2026, and 25 citations.
- 3High
- 16Medium High
- 6Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing all 25. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High July 16, 2026 Correction verified August 12, 2026
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was a leaky roof in the gym caused by rain during the inspection.
- Medium July 16, 2026 Correction verified August 12, 2026
746.801(3): 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.
- Medium High April 24, 2026 Correction verified June 1, 2026
746.3405: 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.
- High April 16, 2026 Correction verified June 1, 2026
746.1003(1): Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director failed ensure timely repairs were made, which led to the development of mold within the operation.
- Medium High April 16, 2026 Correction verified June 1, 2026
746.3301(b): 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.
- Medium High April 16, 2026 Correction verified June 1, 2026
746.201(9): 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.
- Medium April 16, 2026 Correction verified June 1, 2026
746.4751(b): 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.
- Medium High April 16, 2026 Correction verified June 1, 2026
746.3407(9): Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
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.
- High April 16, 2026 Correction verified June 1, 2026
746.1201(1): 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.
- Medium April 16, 2026 Correction verified June 1, 2026
746.3301(g): 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.
- Medium High April 16, 2026 Correction verified June 1, 2026
746.305(a)(1): 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.
- Medium High September 29, 2025 Correction verified November 12, 2025
746.5537(a)(3): 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.
- Medium High September 29, 2025 Correction verified November 12, 2025
746.3407: 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.
- Medium High September 29, 2025 Correction verified November 12, 2025
746.3701(5): Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Broken wooden fixtures for plants were observed on the entrance to the play yard.
- Medium High September 29, 2025 Correction verified November 12, 2025
746.1203(5): 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.
- Medium September 29, 2025 Corrected at inspection
746.4751(b): Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have an active play maintenance checklist available for CCR to view.
- High September 29, 2025 Corrected at inspection
746.3407(12): 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.
- Medium High September 29, 2025 Corrected at inspection
746.3701(1): Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Several electrical outlet covers were found without an electrical safety cover.
- Medium High September 29, 2025 Correction verified November 12, 2025
746.4907(a)(1): 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.
- Medium High November 2, 2023 Correction verified November 14, 2023
746.3401(b): Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
The annual health inspection has not been conducted.
- Medium High November 2, 2023 Correction verified November 14, 2023
746.3407(10): Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
The operation smells like mildew.
- Medium High November 2, 2023 Correction verified November 14, 2023
746.5103: Documentation of Fire Inspection
Documentation of the most recent annual fire inspection was not availble for review.
- Medium High November 2, 2023 Correction verified November 14, 2023
746.5403(a): Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
A natural gas insepction has not been conducted.
- Medium November 30, 2021 Correction verified February 4, 2022
746.1309(a): Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
9/10 staff files reviewed were missing a portion of their required trainings.
- Medium November 30, 2021 Correction verified December 8, 2021
746.1613(a): 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
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About this record
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