Childrens Depot
133 DEER FOREST DR, Pipe Creek, TX 78063 · Bandera County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Wendy Evans
- Phone
- (830) 510-4767
- Regulated since
- Apr 7, 1997
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 146271 · number 522289
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 18 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (3), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The most recent licensing inspection was not posted. The last one available was from 01/29/2024. This was corrected at inspection when the most recent licensing inspection form was printed and posted.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were lacking the parent's rights section.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a fire inspection completed in over 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed on 02/21/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Other
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Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four out of five staff records reviewed were lacking training in emergency preparedness plan, emergency food allergies, building and premise safety and handling and storing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-12. Correction verified 2024-02-12.
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Safety & premises
The playground had piles of leaves in the corner of the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection was last conducted in August of 2022 and has not been re-done.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-02-19.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-20. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Person in charge was unaware she was in charge.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-26. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
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Other
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Jul 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on video footage and interviews, a caregiver did not use good judgment when holding a child by wrist and pulled them off the ground.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
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Staff background & training
The staff lacked a current face-to-face first aid and CPR card.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Other Serious
Based on information gathered via video footage and interviews, a caregiver used prohibited punishments by grabbing and pushing a child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The child sought medical attention; however, the operation did not report the injury to licensing.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
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Other
All parents were not notified in writing when multiple children attended the daycare with lice.
HHSC 746.307(e) — Parental Notification of Infestation
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-08-09.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not provide an incident/illness report signed by parent and provider.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-26. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Other Serious
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff lacked a current face to face CPR
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-29.
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Staff background & training
Caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-07. Correction verified 2023-06-29.
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Staff background & training
The Director had 20 hours of the required thirty hours of training for the last full year of employment.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-07. Correction verified 2023-06-29.
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Other
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. CI: This was corrected at inspection when a form was completed and posted.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-31.
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Records & paperwork
One staff personnel record lacked a signed affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-07. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One child was observed eating on the bare table. CI:This was corrected when plate was given to the teacher to use.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios
Leftover macaroni from lunch was left uncovered. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the food was thrown away
HHSC 746.3317(8) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
Caregivers showed a lack of judgment by using prohibited punishments and not following meal patterns.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Other Serious
Based on interviews a child who screams while throwing a tantrum was placed in the restroom until the screaming had stopped.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Food & allergies
Based on interviews and observations children are given a cup of milk and are required to drink all of their milk and give the empty cup to a caregiver prior to being offered their lunch.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Food & allergies
During lunch, the fruit was observed to be withheld until the majority or all the food on the plate had been consumed by each child. A caregiver was heard during the inspection telling a child to eat their green beans and then she can have her fruit.
HHSC 746.3311(c) — Nutrition - Children encouraged but not forced to eat
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection available for review was conducted on 01/07/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-09.
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Records & paperwork
One of six children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-20. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
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