Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center
Licensed Center · Dickinson, Galveston County, TX · Operation No. 1800467
Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued December 19, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 13 inspections on record with 16 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 19, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
68 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
351 Fm 646 Rd N, Dickinson, TX 77539-7226
The 60-month record
13
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
16
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 4 · Medium 9 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Inspection | 4 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Inspection | 10 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, five children were left unsupervised when the caregiver stepped out of the classroom to physically remove a child from the classroom to the room next door.
Corrected: November 10, 2025
October 2, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not used when a caregiver forcefully picked up a child to physically remove them from the classroom.
Corrected: November 10, 2025
June 9, 2025 Standard § 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Food observed on counter in kitchen was not stored in a sanitary manner and or discarded after preparation.
Corrected: June 16, 2025
June 9, 2025 Standard § 746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two children's soiled clothes were observed on the floor of the classroom restroom.
Corrected: June 16, 2025
June 9, 2025 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One child was missing current immunization record in file.
Corrected: June 16, 2025
June 9, 2025 Standard § 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One infant being fed did not have name on bottle.
Corrected: June 16, 2025
October 17, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Low Verbatim from the agency record
Operational Policies did not state where breastfeeding mothers can breastfeed or formula feed their child within the center and other provisions.
Corrected: October 24, 2024
October 17, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(18)(E) - Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operational Policies did not discuss the recommended clothing items children while need to wear to participate in indoor and outdoor play.
Corrected: October 24, 2024
October 17, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will determine extreme weather conditions that will cause child to miss or limit outdoor play.
Corrected: October 24, 2024
October 17, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operational Policies did not discuss the benefits of active and outdoor play.
Corrected: October 24, 2024
October 17, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operational Policies did not discuss how long children in their care will participate in indoor and outdoor play.
Corrected: October 24, 2024
October 17, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Parents Rights was not documented in Operational Policies.
Corrected: October 24, 2024
October 17, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operational Policies did not discuss the procedures for vision and hearing screening.
Corrected: October 24, 2024
October 17, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will support children with special needs in there care based on inclusive service requirements.
Corrected: October 24, 2024
October 17, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operational Policies did not provide the procedures in which parents can access minimum standards online, texas abuse and neglect hotline number and websit, as well as HHSC website.
Corrected: October 24, 2024
October 17, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Operational Policies did not discuss the type of physical activities.
Corrected: October 24, 2024
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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