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Follow My Heart

213 3RD STREET, Vanderbilt TX 77991 · License #1728784 · Licensed Child-Care Home

Full Permit
Capacity 12 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jun 23, 2026
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213 3RD STREET, Vanderbilt TX 77991 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Tue07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Wed07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Thu07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Fri07:30 AM-05:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 12 children
14
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
8
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.0
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jun 23, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 6, 2026 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

    745.651(2)(B) · Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects

    Recite: The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.

    Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

  • Medium Low

    747.901(5) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

    Recite: The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.

    Corrected by Jan 9, 2026

  • Medium High

    747.3703(a) · Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

    Recite: Three animals in the home did not have current vaccinations.

    Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

Dec 12, 2025 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium Low

    747.901(5) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

    The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.

    Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

  • Medium

    747.2321(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    An infant did not have feeding instructions available.

    Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

  • Medium

    745.651(2)(B) · Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects

    The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.

    Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

  • Medium High

    747.3703(a) · Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

    Three animals in the home did not have current vaccinations.

    Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

  • Medium High

    747.3303(b) · Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used

    Children's diapers were being changed on the floor where they play.

    Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

Apr 29, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Low

    747.611(a) · Required Health Statement

    One out of three children's records evaluated lacked a health statement on file.

    Corrected by May 9, 2025

Nov 20, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 21, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 13, 2024 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • High

    747.2705(10) · Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

    A child was placed in a chair (with straps fastened) for discipline.

    Corrected by May 13, 2024

  • Medium High

    747.3501 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    The gate on the outdoor wooden fence is broken and not attached to the fence. There are several nails protruding from the outdoor wooden fence.

    Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

  • Medium High

    747.2307 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps

    An infant was observed in a bouncer and safety straps were not used. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.

    Corrected by May 13, 2024

  • High

    747.2326(a)(2) · 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

    A 3 month old was observed sleeping in a bouncer.

    Corrected by May 13, 2024

  • Medium High

    747.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    One out of four children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.

    Corrected by May 15, 2024

Jun 12, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    747.605(13) · Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

    Three out of four children's files evaluated lacked a special needs statement on file.

    Corrected by Jun 19, 2023

  • Medium High

    747.3619 · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    One child with a known food allergy, lacked a food allergy plan on file.

    Corrected by Jun 19, 2023

Dec 14, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    747.5403(c) · Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

    The vehicle used for transporting children registration expired October 2022.

    Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

May 18, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 26, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 3, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 31, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    747.2321(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    One infant feeding instruction has not been completed.

    Corrected by Feb 1, 2022

Dec 3, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    747.3935(a) · Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

    Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2021

  • Medium High

    747.1303(6)(A) · Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training

    Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.

    Corrected by Dec 8, 2021

Nov 23, 2021 — Inspection
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Medium

    747.501(10) · Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports

    Recite: The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium High

    747.1303(6)(A) · Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training

    Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium High

    747.3501 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    The newly added fence has screws exposed along the bottom board, posing a hazard. No wax warmers were observed within the children's reach. The grass on the playground has been mowed. No broken glass was observed. Electrical wires have been cut and are now out of the reach of the children.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium High

    747.5403(c) · Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

    Recite: The vehicle used for transporting children was not available to be evaluated during the inspection.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium High

    747.501(6) · Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

    Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium High

    747.3935(a) · Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

    Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium

    747.501(8) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium High

    747.1305(c) · Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months

    Recite: The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

  • Medium

    747.501(11) · Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline

    Recite: The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.

    Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

Nov 10, 2021 — Inspection
11 violations cited · view state record
11 violations
  • Medium High

    747.3935(a) · Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

    I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.

    Corrected by Nov 12, 2021

  • Medium High

    747.1305(c) · Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months

    The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2021

  • Medium High

    747.5403(c) · Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

    I observed the vehicle used for transporting children to have an expired inspection sticker.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2021

  • Medium

    747.501(11) · Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline

    The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.

    Corrected by Nov 12, 2021

  • Medium

    747.501(8) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.

    Corrected by Nov 12, 2021

  • Medium

    747.3803(a) · First Aid Kit - Complete Kit

    The first aid kit lacked cotton balls.

    Corrected by Nov 12, 2021

  • Medium High

    747.4105 · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

    I observed an opening approximately 5 feet on the right side of the backyard, which would allow children to escape.

    Corrected by Nov 24, 2021

  • Medium High

    747.3501 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    I observed two operating wax warmers within the children's reach. I observed the grass on the playground exceeded 6 inches in most areas. Broken glass was observed on the playground. Electrical wires were exposed on the electric post on the playground and were within the children's reach.

    Corrected by Nov 12, 2021

  • Medium High

    747.501(6) · Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants

    The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.

    Corrected by Nov 12, 2021

  • Medium High

    747.1303(6)(A) · Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training

    The Director lacked current transportation training.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2021

  • Medium

    747.501(10) · Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports

    The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.

    Corrected by Nov 12, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 6, 2026 inspection noted: “Recite: The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Dec 12, 2025 inspection noted: “The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Apr 29, 2025 inspection noted: “One out of three children's records evaluated lacked a health statement on file.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error