Independent Preschool
Licensed Center · Snyder, Scurry County, TX · Operation No. 1806955
Independent Preschool holds a Full Permit issued April 17, 2025. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 12 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 17, 2025
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
47 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
3401 Snyder Shopping Ctr, Snyder, TX 79549-4613
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
12
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 9 · Medium 1 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Report | 3 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Inspection | 6 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
April 27, 2026 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
It was determined through the course of the investigation that caregivers use their cell phones for personal use while supervising children in care.
Corrected: May 15, 2026
April 16, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was determined through the course of the investigation that ratio in the infant room in not being maintained on a consistent basis.
Corrected: May 15, 2026
April 16, 2026 Standard § 746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
High Verbatim from the agency record
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a pre-school aged child was being restrained in a highchair in an effort to manage their behavior.
Corrected: May 15, 2026
April 16, 2026 Standard § 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was determined through the course of the investigation that operation is not maintaining the number of staff required by minimum standards during the nap time period.
Corrected: May 15, 2026
April 1, 2026 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Mosquito repellent and Cortizone-10 cream was observed on a shelf under a changing table in access to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the items were placed up out of reach of the children.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 Standard § 746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A half gallon of milk was observed in the entire center for a total of 35 children in attendance. Milk was not served at lunch.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 Standard § 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Several daily sheets were reviewed and it was found that the sheets were found not be appropriately completed for each infant in care. furthermore, 1 infant reviewed had no report for several days.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver in the infant room was observed supervising 9 children alone when the specified age group was 12-17 months. A caregiver in the pre-k room was observed supervising 18 children alone when the specified age group was 3 year olds. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers stepped into both rooms bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High Verbatim from the agency record
The director was present at the time of inspection and knowingly allowed 2 caregivers to leave the operation, leaving 2 classrooms out of ratio. This was corrected when the 2 caregivers returned bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
8 infants were observed unbuckled in the feeding table during meal service. This was corrected at inspection when all 8 infants were buckled in bringing the operation into compliance.
Corrected: April 1, 2026
January 7, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One out of six children files audited did not have a current health statement.
Corrected: January 21, 2025
January 7, 2025 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three of the six children files audited did not have a current immunization record or exemption.
Corrected: January 21, 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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