Machelle's Day Care
Licensed Center · Bowie, Montague County, TX · Operation No. 1470226
Machelle's Day Care holds a Full Permit issued June 21, 2012. In the state's 60-month public window it has 10 inspections on record with 8 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
June 21, 2012
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
74 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
900 Highway 81 N, Bowie, TX 76230-4000
The 60-month record
10
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
8
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 5 · Medium 0 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Report | 3 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 1, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 3, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 25, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 23, 2022 | Report | 1 |
Deficiency records
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A toddler classroom was over ratio.
Corrected: February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed that caregiver did not wash hands following diaper changing.
Corrected: February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
There was a caregiver present in a classroom without a background check.
Corrected: February 25, 2026
February 24, 2026 Standard § 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver at the operation had a forged high school diploma.
Corrected: March 24, 2026
February 24, 2026 Standard § 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver hired at the operation did not have a high school diploma, high school equivalent, or certification of completion.
Corrected: March 24, 2026
February 24, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was present and in contact with children in care prior to an eligible and approved background check.
Corrected: March 24, 2026
April 11, 2025 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was a child in a high chair with the safety belt unfastened. The director fastened the belt while the inspector was at the monitoring.
Corrected: April 11, 2025
May 23, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver was found to have not properly counted children returning to the classroom after playing outside, and a 1yo child was found to have walked into an empty classroom and play unnoticed and unsupervised for 30 minutes.
Corrected: June 20, 2022
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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