Official record · Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Synced August 29, 2026 View on the state portal ↗

CHILDWORKS

Licensed Center · Santa Fe, Galveston County, TX · Operation No. 1782926

CHILDWORKS holds a Full Permit issued March 13, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 26 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
March 13, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
163 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
5115 Fm 646 Rd S, Santa Fe, TX 77510-2073
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
26
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 17 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Mar 13, 2026 Inspection 6
Mar 13, 2025 Inspection 3
Sep 18, 2024 Inspection 1
Sep 11, 2024 Inspection 0
Aug 12, 2024 Inspection 3
Aug 5, 2024 Report 2
Aug 1, 2024 Report 1
Feb 13, 2024 Inspection 0
Feb 8, 2024 Inspection 5
Jan 4, 2024 Inspection 0
Dec 6, 2023 Inspection 1
Oct 16, 2023 Inspection 0
Aug 3, 2023 Inspection 4
Deficiency records
March 13, 2026 Standard § 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection, one caregiver had expired pediatric cpr (exired 10/2025)
Corrected: March 27, 2026
March 13, 2026 Standard § 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection, one caregiver had expired pediatric first aid (exired 10/2025)
Corrected: March 27, 2026
March 13, 2026 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
At time of inspection, one out of ten child files reviewed. One child was missing current immunization record in their file.
Corrected: March 27, 2026
March 13, 2026 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation fire inspection expired on 1-07-2025.
Corrected: April 10, 2026
March 13, 2026 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection, one caregiver did not have their required HASA trainings.
Corrected: March 20, 2026
March 13, 2026 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection, director did not have required HASA trainings available for review.
Corrected: March 20, 2026
March 13, 2025 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
Three caregivers were missing notarized affidavit form 2985.
Corrected: March 20, 2025
March 13, 2025 Standard § 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Director was missing 4 hours of annual training for 2023-2024.
Corrected: March 20, 2025
March 13, 2025 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two children files observed did not have current immunizations on file.
Corrected: March 20, 2025
September 18, 2024 Standard § 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation has one pending background check for person that is no longer associated with the operation. During inspection, pending background check for one person was marked inactive by owner.
Corrected: September 18, 2024
August 12, 2024 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
In one out of the three classrooms observed the classroom was pitch black during nap time.
Corrected: August 21, 2024
August 12, 2024 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During walk through one caregiver was observed using their personal cell phone while supervising children.
Corrected: August 21, 2024
August 12, 2024 Standard § 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
High
Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were responsible for.
Corrected: August 21, 2024
August 5, 2024 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on external documentation, caregivers did not communicate with one another with how many children they are responsible for.
Corrected: September 13, 2024
August 5, 2024 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
On 8/5/2024 two caregivers left one child unattending during transition outside. During investigation inspection on 8/12/2024 one caregiver was observed leaving five children unattending in the classroom.
Corrected: September 13, 2024
August 1, 2024 Standard § 746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation was made aware of possible minimum standards violations and did not make a required report to CCR within two days of the notification.
Corrected: September 6, 2024
February 8, 2024 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Emergency Food Allergy Plan for child with birth date 10/7/2021 was not signed by parent or physician.
Corrected: February 16, 2024
February 8, 2024 Standard § 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Medication for child with birth date 10/7/2021 did not have medication in original container.
Corrected: February 16, 2024
February 8, 2024 Standard § 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, one out of three classrooms observed was too dark to see children.
Corrected: February 13, 2024
February 8, 2024 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During snack time one child was not strapped into high chair.
Corrected: February 13, 2024
February 8, 2024 Standard § 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, two out of the three classrooms observed caregivers did not know the exact ages of each child they were responsible for.
Corrected: February 13, 2024
December 6, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection one caregiver was observed on their personal cell phone while supervising children.
Corrected: December 18, 2023
August 3, 2023 Standard § 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
High
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of the two vans observed did not have child safety alarm on van.
Corrected: August 15, 2023
August 3, 2023 Standard § 746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Toddler playground slide exit was observed at five feet.
Corrected: August 15, 2023
August 3, 2023 Standard § 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Staff hired on 7/19/2023 had CPR training online.
Corrected: August 15, 2023
August 3, 2023 Standard § 746.4805(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Greater than Six Feet Exit of Slide
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Pre-Kindergarten and School age playground slide exit measured at four feet.
Corrected: August 15, 2023
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.

Other facilities in Santa Fe
Andrea Thompson Listed Family Home · 1 deficiency (60 mo)
Arcadia First Baptist Church Mother's Day Out /Preschool Licensed Center · 5 deficiencies (60 mo)
Brainy Kids Place, LLC Licensed Center · 8 deficiencies (60 mo)
Creative Explorers After School Program Licensed Center · 0 deficiencies (60 mo)
Creative Explorers: Barnett Licensed Center · 0 deficiencies (60 mo)
Creative Explorers: Kubacak Licensed Center · 0 deficiencies (60 mo)