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Follow My Heart
213 3RD STREET, Vanderbilt TX 77991 · License #1728784 · Licensed Child-Care Home
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- (361) 308-6873
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- 213 3RD STREET, Vanderbilt TX 77991 · Directions
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Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 1The Jan 6, 2026 inspection noted: “Recite: The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 12, 2025 inspection noted: “The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.” — what has changed since then?
- 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