Gilmer Kindercare
1392 STATE HIGHWAY 154 W, Gilmer, TX 75644 · Upshur County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 159
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sheri Whitington
- Phone
- (903) 843-9768
- Regulated since
- May 31, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1475368 · number 1795015
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver placed an infant in the crib with a bottle and the infant fell asleep.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver placed an infant in the crib with a bottle and the infant fell asleep.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised in classroom for several minutes when the class went outside.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-09. Correction verified 2025-12-12.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The incident of leaving a child unsupervised that happened on 11/17/25 was not reported until 11/20/25.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-09. Correction verified 2025-12-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised in classroom for several minutes when the class went outside.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-09. Correction verified 2025-12-12.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The incident of leaving a child unsupervised that happened on 11/17/25 was not reported until 11/20/25.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-09. Correction verified 2025-12-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the inspection, the written feeding instructions for the infants were outdated and not being updated every 30 days. The last dates were in March and January.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-22.
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Safety & premises
At the inspection, the under pinning of the building exposed to the playground has jagged edges where the children were playing.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Safety & premises
At the inspection, the loosefill did not measure 6 inches on the older childrens playground. The slide exits measured 2 inches in depth of loosefill,
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the inspection, the written feeding instructions for the infants were outdated and not being updated every 30 days. The last dates were in March and January.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-22.
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Safety & premises
At the inspection, the under pinning of the building exposed to the playground has jagged edges where the children were playing.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Safety & premises
At the inspection, the loosefill did not measure 6 inches on the older childrens playground. The slide exits measured 2 inches in depth of loosefill,
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Other
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Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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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.