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Big Blue Marble Academy Allen

Allen, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

15 state inspections, last 2 years
28 deficiencies on the state’s summary
20 high or medium-high risk
July 10, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued January 15, 2026
Capacity
356 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
No
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1809260

Where

550 Trinity Dr
Allen, TX 75002

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 9
  • Medium-high 11
  • Medium 8
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 28.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
July 10, 2026Medium High746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
State’s note: “During the inspection time two babies' diaper changes were observed and the children's hands were not washed afterwards. This was brought to the teacher's attention and immediately corrected while the inspector was still present.”
At the inspection
December 2, 2025High746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
State’s note: “In a classroom, there were cleaning supplies being stored in the cabinet under the children's handwashing sink and in a lower cabinet in the children's bathroom; these cleaning supplies were accessible to children. During the inspection, the cleaning supply in the bathroom was moved to an upper cabinet and a child safety lock was put on the cabinet under the…”
December 2, 2025
October 14, 2025Medium High746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
State’s note: “One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing proof of current pediatric CPR training.”
November 10, 2025
October 14, 2025Medium746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
State’s note: “The family handbook was missing a statement regarding Parent Rights.”
November 3, 2025
July 9, 2025High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “In a classroom, there was a caregiver with children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.”
At the inspection
July 9, 2025Medium746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
State’s note: “In the transportation vehicle and emergency backpack taken on the vehicle, there was no thermometer. This was corrected at inspection when the operation added a thermometer to the emergency backpack.”
At the inspection
July 9, 2025Medium746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
State’s note: “The operation had unitary surfacing on two playgrounds. The operation did not have documentation for the surfacing.”
August 8, 2025
July 9, 2025High746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
State’s note: “During the inspection, the electronic child safety alarm in the school vehicle was not working.”
August 8, 2025
July 9, 2025High746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
State’s note: “The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan available for review during the inspection.”
July 23, 2025
July 9, 2025Medium High746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
State’s note: “One child who had a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.”
August 8, 2025
July 9, 2025Medium746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
State’s note: “One infant in care did not have an updated feeding schedule. The schedule was last updated on 5/27/2025. This was corrected at inspection when the grandparent of the infant updated the feeding schedule.”
At the inspection
July 9, 2025Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “In a children's bathroom, there were exposed pipes from where a handwashing sink was removed. The pipes were at the children's level. This was corrected at inspection when the operation covered up the pipes.”
At the inspection
July 9, 2025Medium High746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
State’s note: “In two of the classrooms, the emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the operation posted emergency evacuation diagrams in the classrooms.”
At the inspection
May 29, 2025High746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
State’s note: “This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver was not patient with an infant who would not eat from a bottle. The caregiver moved the infant from side to side in a jerking motion, causing the infant to hit their head. The caregiver was forcing the bottle in the infant's mouth when th…”
July 1, 2025
May 29, 2025High746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
State’s note: “This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver harshly moved children and set them down abruptly. This continued a minimum of 5 minutes with 3 different children.”
July 1, 2025
May 29, 2025Medium High746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
State’s note: “This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined through staff interviews that an infant who was crying throughout the day was not comforted by the caregiver. In addition, in the video obtained during the investigation, the caregiver sets an infant down while the infant is upset.”
July 1, 2025
April 24, 2025Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical box in the Infant/Toddler playground was is in need of repair.”
May 2, 2025
March 3, 2025Medium746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
State’s note: “A child did not have immunization records on file.”
March 5, 2025
March 3, 2025Medium746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
State’s note: “A child did not have a complete health statement on file.”
March 5, 2025
February 28, 2025Medium746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
State’s note: “The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is found not compliant. Management did not share an incident report with a parent of a child that was involved in an incident that placed them at risk.”
March 27, 2025
February 19, 2025High746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
State’s note: “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's conduct during a behavioral incident did not demonstrate the expected level of patience or professionalism. The approach used failed to show the respectful and supportive attitude required when working wit…”
April 3, 2025
February 19, 2025Medium High746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
State’s note: “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver attempted to manage a child's behavior through physical intervention rather than using encouraging, constructive methods. The action lacked the positive guidance strategies that help build a child?s confidence…”
April 3, 2025
February 19, 2025High746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
State’s note: “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used inappropriate physical force by grabbing a child?s arm, which caused visible injury. This type of physical action is not allowed and is considered overly aggressive in a childcare setting.”
April 3, 2025
January 29, 2025Medium High746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
State’s note: “This standard was found to be deficient due to the absence of safety outlets in multiple classrooms and in the gym area posing a potential electrical hazard.”
February 21, 2025
January 29, 2025Medium High746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
State’s note: “This standard was found to be deficient due to damaged and insufficient mulch in one of the playgrounds.”
February 28, 2025

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Big Blue Marble Academy Allen?

Texas HHSC's file lists 15 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on July 10, 2026. 10 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Big Blue Marble Academy Allen have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 28: 9 high-risk, 11 medium-high-risk, 8 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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