Highland Forest Daycare And Early Learning Center
351 FM 646 RD N, Dickinson, TX 77539 · Galveston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Debbie Martin
- Phone
- (281) 678-8907
- Regulated since
- Dec 19, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1483789 · number 1800467
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 20 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (18), Discipline & child guidance (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 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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Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 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 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 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 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 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 29, 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 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 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 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 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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Oct 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not used when a caregiver forcefully picked up a child to physically remove them from the classroom.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, five children were left unsupervised when the caregiver stepped out of the classroom to physically remove a child from the classroom to the room next door.
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 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not used when a caregiver forcefully picked up a child to physically remove them from the classroom.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, five children were left unsupervised when the caregiver stepped out of the classroom to physically remove a child from the classroom to the room next door.
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 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
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Other Serious
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Sep 26, 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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Sep 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 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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Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 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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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
One infant being fed did not have name on bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Food observed on counter in kitchen was not stored in a sanitary manner and or discarded after preparation.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two children's soiled clothes were observed on the floor of the classroom restroom.
HHSC 746.3505(g) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Illness & medication
One child was missing current immunization record in file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Food & allergies
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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
One infant being fed did not have name on bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Food observed on counter in kitchen was not stored in a sanitary manner and or discarded after preparation.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two children's soiled clothes were observed on the floor of the classroom restroom.
HHSC 746.3505(g) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Illness & medication
One child was missing current immunization record in file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 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 7, 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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Apr 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 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 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss the procedures for vision and hearing screening.
HHSC 746.501(a)(12) — Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss the benefits of active and outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(A) — Written Operational Policies - Benefits
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss how long children in their care will participate in indoor and outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(B) — Written Operational Policies - Duration
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss the type of physical activities.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss the recommended clothing items children while need to wear to participate in indoor and outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(E) — Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will determine extreme weather conditions that will cause child to miss or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Parents Rights was not documented in Operational Policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational Policies did not provide the procedures in which parents can access minimum standards online, texas abuse and neglect hotline number and websit, as well as HHSC website.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not state where breastfeeding mothers can breastfeed or formula feed their child within the center and other provisions.
HHSC 746.501(a)(25) — Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will support children with special needs in there care based on inclusive service requirements.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss the procedures for vision and hearing screening.
HHSC 746.501(a)(12) — Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss the benefits of active and outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(A) — Written Operational Policies - Benefits
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss how long children in their care will participate in indoor and outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(B) — Written Operational Policies - Duration
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss the type of physical activities.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss the recommended clothing items children while need to wear to participate in indoor and outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(E) — Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will determine extreme weather conditions that will cause child to miss or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
Parents Rights was not documented in Operational Policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Discipline & child guidance
Operational Policies did not provide the procedures in which parents can access minimum standards online, texas abuse and neglect hotline number and websit, as well as HHSC website.
HHSC 746.501(a)(23) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not state where breastfeeding mothers can breastfeed or formula feed their child within the center and other provisions.
HHSC 746.501(a)(25) — Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will support children with special needs in there care based on inclusive service requirements.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-24. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Get the full file
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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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.