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Nickis Critters daycare inspections in Strawn, TX — KinderFax

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Nickis Critters

215 CENTRAL AVE., Strawn TX 76475-5131 · License #1747198 · Center · Licensed Center

Full Permit

Capacity 38 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Feb 24, 2026

Contact

Director: Nichole Van Meter
Phone: (940) 452-8242
Website: Add via profile claim
Address: 215 CENTRAL AVE., Strawn TX 76475-5131 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:00 PM

Tue06:00 AM-06:00 PM

Wed06:00 AM-06:00 PM

Thu06:00 AM-06:00 PM

Fri06:00 AM-06:00 PM

SatClosed

SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age

Accepts child care subsidy
Licensed for 38 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Texas HHSC

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

0.4

Texas average

0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation

Feb 24, 2026 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Jan 23, 2026 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Oct 14, 2025 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Oct 23, 2024 — Inspection

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Dec 14, 2023 — Inspection

2 violations cited · view state record

2 violations

Medium High
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
Sanitation inspection was not completed annually.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

Substantiated complaints

Supervision

Jan 23, 2026

Director left children unsupervised in a room.

Disposition: Deficiency Cited

Complaint

Jan 23, 2026

Director failed to operate in compliance with the standards by conducting prohibited punishment, failing to supervise children, and forcing children to sleep.

Disposition: Deficiency Cited

Complaint

Jan 23, 2026

Caregiver yelled at a child to stop crying.

Disposition: Deficiency Cited

Physical Safety

Jan 23, 2026

Director used weighted toys to force children to sleep.

Disposition: Deficiency Cited

Recordkeeping

Jan 23, 2026

Caregivers failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk.

Disposition: Deficiency Cited

Complaint

Oct 22, 2024

Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1The Dec 14, 2023 inspection noted: “Sanitation inspection was not completed annually.” — what has changed since then?
2A complaint alleged: “Director left children unsupervised in a room.” — what is your current policy to prevent this?
3A complaint alleged: “Director failed to operate in compliance with the standards by conducting prohibited punishment, failing to supervise children, and forcing children to sleep.” — what is your current policy to prevent this?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error