Handprints Academy
Licensed child-care center in Mesquite, TX 75149 · Texas operation #1159306
Record summary
3 high-risk · 6 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 6 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Nov 10, 2026.
0 of 6 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 606 Pioneer Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149
- Phone
- (972) 285-6683
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Dec 14, 2010
- Director
- Brianna Blocker
- Programs
- 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
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Nov 10, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 25, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 29, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 25, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed in a classroom with children, laying down with their eyes closed while supervising children.
Corrected Sep 25, 2025, verified by the state Sep 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk A sleeping infant must be removed from a restrictive device.
State rule 746.2426(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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"
Inspector's note: Two infants were observed sleeping in baby rockers.
Corrected Sep 25, 2025, verified by the state Sep 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 23, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Dec 17, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 5, 2024: Inspection
4 citations.
High risk Bottles must never be propped for an infant.
State rule 746.2419(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles"
Inspector's note: Observed a 3 month old with a prop bottle.
Corrected Dec 5, 2024, verified by the state Dec 17, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Each infant's bottles and cups must be labelled with the child's name.
State rule 746.2419(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups"
Inspector's note: Bottles were observed not labled in the fridge.
Corrected Dec 5, 2024, verified by the state Dec 17, 2024.
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.
State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have updated infant feeding insrtuctions signed by parents.
Corrected Dec 12, 2024, verified by the state Dec 6, 2024.
Medium risk Required records must be kept and made available to the state's inspectors.
State rule 746.801(13) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report"
Inspector's note: The operation gas inspection expired 8/24/24,
Corrected Dec 19, 2024, verified by the state Dec 17, 2024.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 12 visits and 3 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Handprints Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1159306.
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