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Home › TX › Alton › Helping Hands Child Care
305 N GLASSCOCK BLVD, Alton TX 78573-5903 · License #1477026 · Center · Licensed Center
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746.3317(8) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
A bowl with fruit was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. Note: This was addressed during inspection and the fruit was removed from the bowl and stored in a sealed plastic bag.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Two caregivers were caring for 7 children of varying ages including infants in a toddler room during the naptime. The children combined were five toddler children and two infants. There was more than 18 month difference between the youngest child and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 7 months of age and the oldest child was 34 months of age.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5603(c) · Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The transportation vehicle's passengers side door did not open from the outside only from the inside of the vehicle.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
There were no time sheets available for review for both directors.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 3 of 4 children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required information was obtained for each child and placed in the transportation vehicle binder.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3505(f) · Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
A soiled diaper was observed in an uncovered trash can in a children restroom. This posed a hazard as the soiled diaper was accessible to children in care.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2205(a)(1) · Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plan posted in the pre-k room was not current. The date on the activity plan was for the week of 5/11-15/2026. Note:This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the current activity plan was posted.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A can of lysol disinfectant spray and plastic trash bags were observed under a sink in the toddler room. This posed a safety hazard as the door to the cabinet did not have a safety latch and items were accessivle to children. A small wasp nest and wasps were observed in the toddler playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the disinfectant spray, and plastic bags were removed from under the sink and stored in an area out of children's reach. The wasp nest was also removed during inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations
3 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Operation has a caterpillar Climb-N-Crawl structure in the toddler's playground, the structure is installed directly onto artificial grass turf.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4503(a) · Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Four children under 4 years old did not have cot/mat to sleep on.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
Last Health / Sanitation inspection was conducted on 05/04/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Six staff training records were reviewed. One staff member last completed transportation on 12/2020.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.801(11) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Report for fire inspection conducted 12/30/2022 was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.801(12) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Most recent sanitation report was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations
One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2411(2)(B) · Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Napping play-yards have 1-4 in gaps between mat and play-yard edge.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2405(2) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Four non-walking infants under the age of 12 were present and there are only three napping play-yards at operation.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5207(a)(3) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The Emergency Evacuation & Relocation diagram in the operation did not have the designated location to meet outside.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.