The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC
Licensed Center · Alice, Jim Wells County, TX · Operation No. 1819087
The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC holds a Full Permit issued August 12, 2026. In the state's 60-month public window it has 10 inspections on record with 25 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
August 12, 2026
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
22 children
Ages served
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
814 Mcmaster Rd, Alice, TX 78332-7752
The 60-month record
10
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
25
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 9 · Medium 13 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| May 14, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Inspection | 7 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Inspection | 6 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Inspection | 4 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Inspection | 5 |
Deficiency records
June 18, 2026 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
Corrected: June 22, 2026
June 18, 2026 Standard § 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
Corrected: June 18, 2026
May 14, 2026 Standard § 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
Corrected: May 18, 2026
March 27, 2026 Standard § 746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
Corrected: March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026 Standard § 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
Corrected: May 1, 2026
March 27, 2026 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
Corrected: March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026 Standard § 746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
Corrected: March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026 Standard § 746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Corrected: March 31, 2026
March 27, 2026 Standard § 746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
Corrected: March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026 Standard § 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
Corrected: March 27, 2026
November 24, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
Corrected: January 7, 2026
November 24, 2025 Standard § 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Corrected: November 24, 2025
November 24, 2025 Standard § 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
High Verbatim from the agency record
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
Corrected: December 19, 2025
November 24, 2025 Standard § 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Daily food menu was not available for review.
Corrected: December 19, 2025
November 24, 2025 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
Corrected: December 19, 2025
November 24, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
Corrected: January 7, 2026
October 1, 2025 Standard § 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Activity plan was not available for review.
Corrected: November 3, 2025
October 1, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three employee files were not available for review.
Corrected: November 24, 2025
October 1, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
Corrected: October 2, 2025
October 1, 2025 Standard § 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
High Verbatim from the agency record
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
Corrected: November 3, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
CPSC form was not available for review.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
High Verbatim from the agency record
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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