Follow My Heart
213 3RD STREET, Vanderbilt, TX 77991 · Jackson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Dalana Childs
- Phone
- (361) 308-6873
- Regulated since
- Jun 24, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1388978 · number 1728784
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | Safety & premises (4), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 23 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (7), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (5), Other (5) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation allowed a person with an inactive BGC to be present at the operation.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-11. Correction verified 2026-06-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Recite: The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.
HHSC 745.651(2)(B) — Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-07. Correction verified 2026-01-07.
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Other
Recite: Three animals in the home did not have current vaccinations.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
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Records & paperwork
Recite: The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-01-09.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.
HHSC 745.651(2)(B) — Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
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Other
An infant did not have feeding instructions available.
HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children's diapers were being changed on the floor where they play.
HHSC 747.3303(b) — Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
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Other
Three animals in the home did not have current vaccinations.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
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Records & paperwork
The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One out of three children's records evaluated lacked a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.611(a) — Required Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-05-09.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was observed in a bouncer and safety straps were not used. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.
HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 3 month old was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
HHSC 747.2326(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Other Serious
A child was placed in a chair (with straps fastened) for discipline.
HHSC 747.2705(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Safety & premises
The gate on the outdoor wooden fence is broken and not attached to the fence. There are several nails protruding from the outdoor wooden fence.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-10.
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Safety & premises
One out of four children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-15. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One child with a known food allergy, lacked a food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 747.3619 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
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Other
Three out of four children's files evaluated lacked a special needs statement on file.
HHSC 747.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The vehicle used for transporting children registration expired October 2022.
HHSC 747.5403(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-09. Correction verified 2023-01-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One infant feeding instruction has not been completed.
HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-01.
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Other
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Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.
HHSC 747.1303(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Other
Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.
HHSC 747.3935(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 23, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.
HHSC 747.1303(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Staff background & training
Recite: The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
HHSC 747.1305(c) — Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Safety & premises
The newly added fence has screws exposed along the bottom board, posing a hazard. No wax warmers were observed within the children's reach. The grass on the playground has been mowed. No broken glass was observed. Electrical wires have been cut and are now out of the reach of the children.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Other
Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.
HHSC 747.3935(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios
Recite: The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.
HHSC 747.501(10) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Discipline & child guidance
Recite: The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.
HHSC 747.501(11) — Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios
Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.
HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Supervision & ratios
Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.
HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Safety & premises
Recite: The vehicle used for transporting children was not available to be evaluated during the inspection.
HHSC 747.5403(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The Director lacked current transportation training.
HHSC 747.1303(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Staff background & training
The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
HHSC 747.1305(c) — Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Safety & premises
I observed two operating wax warmers within the children's reach. I observed the grass on the playground exceeded 6 inches in most areas. Broken glass was observed on the playground. Electrical wires were exposed on the electric post on the playground and were within the children's reach.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Other
The first aid kit lacked cotton balls.
HHSC 747.3803(a) — First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Other
I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.
HHSC 747.3935(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Other
I observed an opening approximately 5 feet on the right side of the backyard, which would allow children to escape.
HHSC 747.4105 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.
HHSC 747.501(10) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.
HHSC 747.501(11) — Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.
HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.
HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Safety & premises
I observed the vehicle used for transporting children to have an expired inspection sticker.
HHSC 747.5403(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 27, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered, the operation is caring for children without the required permit.
HHSC HRC42.052(c) - AP Illegal Operation - Not Listed — HRC42.052(c) - AP Illegal Operation - Not Listed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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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.