It's A Small World Nursery School
215 S MARKET, Goliad, TX 77963 · Goliad County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Cassie Mangum
- Phone
- (361) 645-3331
- Regulated since
- May 21, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 971548 · number 1401726
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 7 | 6 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (5), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (3), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of four personnel files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
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Staff background & training
Two out of four personnel files evaluated lacked current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1403(a)(6)(A) — Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, the staff were over child/caregiver ratio by twenty-five children. The youngest child on the field trip to the public park was 19 months old, therefore the child/caregiver ratio is one child to one caregiver. There were three caregivers with 28 children.
HHSC 746.1801(a) — Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, the operation did not obtain signed parent permission for a walking field trip to the park.
HHSC 746.3001(1) — Field Trips - Signed Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During naptime their were 34 children present in one group and their ages were 18 months-5 years old. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. There were two caregivers present. The group was out of ratio by 4 children. Standards state that the maximum group size for the specified age of 3 is 30 children.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child by the arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-06. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Other Serious
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were not complete.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The Director failed to utilize tools provided by Child Care Regulation for observing staff monthly, resulting in non-compliance at the time of review.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-23. Correction verified 2024-09-23.
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Other Serious
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver has hit school age children on the head or in the face with a folder.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information gathered, a caregiver has spanked several children while in care.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on information provided, a caregiver has placed children in time out for having potty accidents.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Other Serious
A caregiver has pulled children by their hair, ear, and grabbed them by their cheeks and arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver has used an adult size apron to restrict children to chairs by wrapping the apron around the child and around the chair and tying it.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Other Serious
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Jan 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left alone in the gym unsupervised.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-04. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was left alone with 21 children outside and the specified age was 4 years old. This put the caregiver out of ratio by 3 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-04. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a 16-month-old child was with a group of children that were 18 months older.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a 16-month-old child was enrolled at the operation and the operation did not notify Childcare Regulation.
HHSC 746.301(5) — Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Other
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a 16-month-old child was in a space with older children.
HHSC 746.4203 — Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director lacked twenty hours of annual training for the period evaluated.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(1) — Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Based on information gathered, a child was served a food containing peanuts, which the child was allergic to.
HHSC 746.3301(i) — Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
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Food & allergies
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Dec 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
RECITE: The operation lacked documentation of liability insurance in the portal.
HHSC 746.801(6) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
RECITE: There was no loose fill observed under the swings.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-30. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
RECITE: The operation lacked documentation of liability insurance in the portal.
HHSC 746.801(6) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-30. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Other
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Oct 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of five caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment, the caregiver lacked five hours.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Other
The children aged two years old to five years old were observed watching hocus pocus during naptime.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Other
The building and grounds checklist was last updated August 2022.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Other
There was no loose fill observed under the swings.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked documentation of liability insurance in the portal.
HHSC 746.801(6) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-16.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregiver is lacking 8 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Safety & premises
I observed 2 electrical cords (lamp and fan) not being affixed to the wall, posing a safety hazard to the children. I also observed a piece of inside play equipment to have a large crack, which could pose a risk to the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
I observed 2 pieces of playground equipment not anchored to the ground, exposing the metal rail base.
HHSC 746.4601(6) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Other
Swing area was observed to not have sufficient loose-fill.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Staff background & training
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