Excel Pre-School
Licensed Center · Henderson, Rusk County, TX · Operation No. 998808
Excel Pre-School holds a Full Permit issued December 4, 2009. In the state's 60-month public window it has 17 inspections on record with 35 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 4, 2009
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
75 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
501 S Marshall St, Henderson, TX 75654-3980
The 60-month record
17
Inspections
4
Assessments
0
Self reports
35
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 8 · Medium High 12 · Medium 9 · Medium Low 4 · Low 2. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Assessment | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Assessment | 1 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 29, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 27, 2026 | Report | 4 |
| May 12, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| May 27, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 13, 2025 | Inspection | 4 |
| May 9, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Inspection | 5 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Assessment | 1 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 24, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 10, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Assessment | 1 |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Inspection | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
July 9, 2026 Standard § 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not update/provide proof of coverage by their anniversary date.
Corrected: July 14, 2026
May 27, 2026 Standard § 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that a parent was not receiving a daily report.
Corrected: June 17, 2026
May 27, 2026 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when the director stated another individual was responsible for the daily running of the facility.
Corrected: June 17, 2026
May 27, 2026 Standard § 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that infants were sleeping in restrictive devices on multiple occasions for extended times.
Corrected: June 17, 2026
May 27, 2026 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation when it was determined that caregivers were not following the written feeding instructions.
Corrected: June 17, 2026
January 29, 2026 Standard § 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The most recent inspection report from December 2025 was not posted at the operation.
Corrected: January 29, 2026
December 30, 2025 Standard § 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The most recent inspection report from May 2025 was not posted at the operation.
Corrected: December 30, 2025
December 30, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection bottle of fabric softener and laundry detergent were present in a room with children and within reach.
Corrected: December 30, 2025
June 9, 2025 Standard § 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was found to be out of compliance through a DFPS investigation. The operation stated they did not have a record of who picked up the child
Corrected: July 11, 2025
May 13, 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
During the insepction a child was found to be by themselves in a room with the lights off.
Corrected: May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the insepction a child was observed playing with a container of Gain Fabric Sheets marked keep out of reach
Corrected: May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025 Standard § 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection a person with a Conditional background check was not following the conditions set on their background check.
Corrected: May 15, 2025
May 13, 2025 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
An individual with a pending background check was in a classroom watching children.
Corrected: May 15, 2025
May 9, 2025 Standard § 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was found to be out of compliance through an investigation, when a caregiver stated they had at one point did not inform a parent or the office of a less serious injury to their child.
Corrected: June 3, 2025
October 1, 2024 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
During the inspection an individual that did not have an eligible background check was present inside a classroom.
Corrected: October 3, 2024
July 25, 2024 Standard § 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Low Verbatim from the agency record
During review the 8 children's records seen had not been updated since 2022.
Corrected: August 15, 2024
July 25, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Exposed dry wall and peeling paint were observed during the walk through.
Corrected: August 30, 2024
July 25, 2024 Standard § 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High Verbatim from the agency record
During my inspection I observed infants sitting in restrictive devices for over 15 minutes. The children were not eating or being transported.
Corrected: July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and had not been updated in more than 30 days.
Corrected: August 1, 2024
July 25, 2024 Standard § 746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the walkthrough the activity plan was seen posted, the plan did not list the dates the plan covered.
Corrected: July 29, 2024
June 21, 2024 Standard § 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. The operation has not updated or provided liability insurance information by the required date.
Corrected: June 25, 2024
August 30, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire drill documentation was observed and discussed at the operation. The average exit time was seen to be 4 minutes during the fire drills.
Corrected: September 13, 2023
May 10, 2023 Standard § 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection a smoke detector was heard beeping for low battery. The monthly test log was then observed after and found ot not have been complete since January.
Corrected: May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023 Standard § 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A current employee list was not available upon request. This was corrected at the inspection when the staff made a current employees list.
Corrected: May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023 Standard § 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection a sign in and sign out log was viewed however there were not parent or employee initials or signature.
Corrected: May 10, 2023
April 14, 2023 Standard § 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection I observed the infant caregivers using the handwashing sink to clean bottles, and the cleaning sink to wash their hands. The caregivers then switched back to using the handwashing sink for handwashing and vice versa.
Corrected: April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023 Standard § 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the sign in and sign out log was viewed. The log does not have a time of the children's arrival or time of the children's departure.
Corrected: April 14, 2023
January 20, 2023 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Your operation did not complete the employees who left survey for 2022 in the required timeframe.
Corrected: January 23, 2023
October 28, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection one of the classrooms was observed with 1 caregiver and 18 children, the specified age range of the classroom was 3 years old.
Corrected: October 28, 2022
October 19, 2022 Standard § 746.1313 - Time Period of Training
Low Verbatim from the agency record
The operation was not using the caregivers hire date as the starting point for annual training. This was corrected at the inspection when I discussed this with the person in charge, the operation will now start to use the hire date as the starting point for annual trainings.
Corrected: October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the two year old classroom was found to be out of ratio.
Corrected: October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection 4 out of the 8 records observed did not have the required notarized affidavit. 3 did not have the employment start date.
Corrected: November 2, 2022
October 19, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the flooring in multiple classrooms was observed to be loose or missing. This posed a tripping hazard to caregivers and children and exposed the material for children to pick at.
Corrected: November 21, 2022
October 19, 2022 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection only 7.5 hours of annual training could be provided for the director for the previous training year.
Corrected: November 21, 2022
October 19, 2022 Standard § 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The current employee list was not posted or printed upon arrival for the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the person in charge printed off a copy and posted it to the board.
Corrected: October 19, 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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