Miss Kathys

13523 C R 1308, Whitehouse, TX 75791 · Smith County

24cited violations

0serious

22inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Kathy Adams
Phone: (903) 570-7738
Regulated since: Apr 14, 1999
HHSC IDs: Operation 157701 · number 539199
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 14
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2)
2025	8	Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (4)
2022	6	Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2)
2021	6	Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a written activity plan.
  
  HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
- Safety & premises
  The opeartion is not taking the children outside as required.
  
  HHSC 747.2104(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a written activity plan.
  
  HHSC 747.2102(a) — Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
- Safety & premises
  The opeartion is not taking the children outside as required.
  
  HHSC 747.2104(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  While reviewing the Assistant Caregiver personnel folder I observed the caregiver to be missing two required topics.
  
  HHSC 747.1305(d) — Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
- Staff background & training
  While reviewing the Director's personnel file I observed the Director to have 25 hours out of the required 30 hours.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation is not taking the children outside as required.
  
  HHSC 747.2104(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
- Supervision & ratios
  During the review of the operational policies I observed the policies to be missing a copy of the Parent Rights and promotion of outdoor activities.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  While reviewing the Assistant Caregiver personnel folder I observed the caregiver to be missing two required topics.
  
  HHSC 747.1305(d) — Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
- Staff background & training
  While reviewing the Director's personnel file I observed the Director to have 25 hours out of the required 30 hours.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation is not taking the children outside as required.
  
  HHSC 747.2104(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
- Supervision & ratios
  During the review of the operational policies I observed the policies to be missing a copy of the Parent Rights and promotion of outdoor activities.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  During a review of files, it was observed a care giver's first aid cpr expired the past month.
  
  HHSC 747.1107(5) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
- Supervision & ratios
  During a review of the operational policies, it was observed missing information regarding safe sleep for infants.
  
  HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
- Supervision & ratios
  During a review of the operational policies, it was observed information regrading the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  During a review of files, it was observed a care giver's first aid cpr expired the past month.
  
  HHSC 747.1107(5) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
- Supervision & ratios
  During a review of the operational policies, it was observed missing information regarding safe sleep for infants.
  
  HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
- Supervision & ratios
  During a review of the operational policies, it was observed information regrading the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-14.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  A follow up was conducted on this day. Caregiver had 8 children in care. Ages 6 mo, 13 mo, 15 mo, 15 mo, 21 mo, 22 mo, 2 yrs. Second caregiver comes in at 1 pm 2 days a week, 1 day at 11:30 am and 9 am 2 days a week. Discussed ratio options with caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  A follow up was conducted on this day. Caregiver had 8 children in care. Ages 6 mo, 13 mo, 15 mo, 15 mo, 21 mo, 22 mo, 2 yrs. Second caregiver comes in at 1 pm 2 days a week, 1 day at 11:30 am and 9 am 2 days a week. Discussed ratio options with caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 18, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Caregiver had 10 children in care. Ages 6 mo, 13 mo, 15 mo, 15 mo, 21 mo, 22 mo, 2 yrs, 3 yrs, 3 yrs, 3 yrs. Second caregiver comes in at 1 pm 2 days a week, 1 day at 11:30 am and 9 am 2 days a week. Discussed ratio options with caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-10-28.
- Staff background & training
  During staff records review one caregiver did not have the notarized affidavit.
  
  HHSC 747.901(4) — Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-10-28.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 18, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Caregiver had 10 children in care. Ages 6 mo, 13 mo, 15 mo, 15 mo, 21 mo, 22 mo, 2 yrs, 3 yrs, 3 yrs, 3 yrs. Second caregiver comes in at 1 pm 2 days a week, 1 day at 11:30 am and 9 am 2 days a week. Discussed ratio options with caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.1801 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-10-28.
- Staff background & training
  During staff records review one caregiver did not have the notarized affidavit.
  
  HHSC 747.901(4) — Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-10-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Miss Kathys, 13523 C R 1308, Whitehouse, TX 75791 (operation ID 157701, operation number 539199), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.