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Handprints Academy

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

11 state inspections, last 2 years
25 deficiencies on the state’s summary
19 high or medium-high risk
October 19, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued May 30, 2012
Capacity
141 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1392490

Where

412 W Broad St
Forney, TX 75126

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 3
  • Medium-high 16
  • Medium 6
  • 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.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
July 16, 2026Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “There was a leaky roof in the gym caused by rain during the inspection.”
July 23, 2026
July 16, 2026Medium746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
State’s note: “FIve staff records were reviewed and lacked: education information, orientation statement, preemployment affidavit, and notarized affidavits.”
July 30, 2026
April 24, 2026Medium High746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
State’s note: “A health inspection was conducted at the operation 4/21/26. The health department has recommended to CCR that the operation closes until all repairs are complete due to possible hazards to children and staff.”
April 24, 2026
April 16, 2026High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “The operation failed to show good judgment and competency when continuing to provide care in an unsafe and unsanitary environment.”
April 28, 2026
April 16, 2026Medium746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
State’s note: “Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it has been determined that the operation severed the children in care sugary beverages for several days.”
May 15, 2026
April 16, 2026Medium746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
State’s note: “Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to remove glass from the playground after a vehicle was crashed into the area.”
May 15, 2026
April 16, 2026Medium High746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
State’s note: “Extensive mold and water damage was observed in four classrooms within the operation. Carpets were observed saturated with water, and visible mold growth (green, blue, and black in color) was present along the walls. The classroom doorways were covered with black plastic that had been stapled in place, restricting access to see those areas. Ceiling tiles had…”
April 27, 2026
April 16, 2026Medium High746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
State’s note: “The permit holder failed to ensure building maintenance and repairs were made in a timely manner, which resulted in significant water damage and the development of mold throughout the facility. The permit holder also failed to ensure child care regulation was notified of the unsafe and unsanitary environment of the facility. Additionally, the permit …”
April 28, 2026
April 16, 2026Medium High746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
State’s note: “The operation failed to notify licensing of significant water damage and visible mold growth throughout the facility that created an unsafe and unsanitary environment.”
April 28, 2026
April 16, 2026Medium High746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
State’s note: “Based on evidence gathered throughout the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program.”
May 15, 2026
April 16, 2026High746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
State’s note: “The director failed ensure timely repairs were made, which led to the development of mold within the operation.”
April 28, 2026
September 29, 2025Medium High746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
State’s note: “Broken wooden fixtures for plants were observed on the entrance to the play yard.”
October 29, 2025
September 29, 2025Medium High746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
State’s note: “The operation did not have documentation of monthly carbon monoxide testing for CCR to view.”
October 29, 2025
September 29, 2025Medium746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
State’s note: “The operation did not have an active play maintenance checklist available for CCR to view.”
At the inspection
September 29, 2025Medium High746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
State’s note: “Several electrical outlet covers were found without an electrical safety cover.”
At the inspection
September 29, 2025Medium High746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
State’s note: “A child with special needs was observed crying. Caregivers did not attend to the child in a timely or appropriate manner.”
September 29, 2025
September 29, 2025Medium High746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
State’s note: “CCR observed loose fill less than the required height of six inches on the outdoor activity play space.”
October 29, 2025
September 29, 2025High746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
State’s note: “Cleaning supplies were found in child care rooms in unlocked cabinets during inspection.”
At the inspection
September 29, 2025Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “Restrooms used by the children have rust on the toilet paper rollers. CCR observed several stains on toilet seats.”
October 29, 2025
November 2, 2023Medium High746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
State’s note: “The annual health inspection has not been conducted.”
December 1, 2023
November 2, 2023Medium High746.5403(a) - Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
State’s note: “A natural gas insepction has not been conducted.”
December 1, 2023
November 2, 2023Medium High746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
State’s note: “Documentation of the most recent annual fire inspection was not availble for review.”
December 1, 2023
November 2, 2023Medium High746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
State’s note: “The operation smells like mildew.”
November 9, 2023
November 30, 2021Medium746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
State’s note: “A 14 month old was observed napping with children up to 3 years with one caregiver. THIS WAS CORRECTED AT INSPECTION”
November 30, 2021
November 30, 2021Medium746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
State’s note: “9/10 staff files reviewed were missing a portion of their required trainings.”
December 31, 2021

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Handprints Academy?

Texas HHSC's file lists 11 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on October 19, 2026. 4 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Handprints Academy have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 25: 3 high-risk, 16 medium-high-risk, 6 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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