Handprints Child Care 24 LLC

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current health inspection from the CIty of Dallas.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026.

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed removing a child's clothes and taking them outside and using a water hose to clean them after a toileting accident.

Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Aug 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current health inspection from the CIty of Dallas.

Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The restroom in the hallway is out of order and has an odor.

Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified by the state Jun 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Meals must follow the required meal patterns.

State rule 746.3301(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns"

Inspector's note: The operation did not ensure that children were served the required minimum meal and snack portions.

Corrected Mar 3, 2026, verified by the state Mar 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must be properly heated, lighted and ventilated.

State rule 746.3407(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly"

Inspector's note: The front building was not adequately heated. The operation's heating system was not functioning properly.

Corrected Mar 3, 2026, verified by the state Mar 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

State rule 746.3313(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions"

Inspector's note: The operation did not document meal and snack substitutions.

Corrected Mar 3, 2026, verified by the state Mar 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Meals must follow the required meal patterns.

State rule 746.3301(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns"

Inspector's note: The operation did not adhere to the required meal pattern, as they consistently ran out of the necessary components.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

State rule 746.3313(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions"

Inspector's note: The operation did not properly document substitutions to the daily meals as required.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The operation did not follow its own policy for handling medical emergencies when a child sustained a severe injury. Their policy requires staff to contact 911 first in the event of a serious medical emergency. Staff failed to implement this step and did not immediately call emergency services.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Critical Injury - Contact EMS After Ensuring Supervision of Group

State rule 746.3607(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Critical Injury - Contact EMS After Ensuring Supervision of Group"

Inspector's note: A child received a severe injury while in care. The injury required immediate medical treatment, and the operation did not contact emergency medical services.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: It was determined through interviews and observations that certain areas of the center experience flooding during inclement weather.

Corrected Feb 19, 2025, verified by the state Mar 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must be properly heated, lighted and ventilated.

State rule 746.3407(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, certain areas of the center exhibited low temperatures. Two thermostats indicated readings of 60 degrees and 64 degrees, while the external temperature was recorded at below 40 degrees.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Mar 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).