Children's Depot Learning Center
1480 S BUFFALO ST, Canton, TX 75103 · Van Zandt County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 184
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Chad Burks
- Phone
- (903) 567-1198
- Regulated since
- Apr 1, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1359493 · number 1710224
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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Jul 28, 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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Jul 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the inspection, 2 out of 8 training records reviewed did not complete the required annual training hours. One employee needs 4 hours and one needs 18 hours to complete their training year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
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Records & paperwork
At the inspection, 1 out of 8 personnel records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit in the file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the inspection, 2 out of 8 training records reviewed did not complete the required annual training hours. One employee needs 4 hours and one needs 18 hours to complete their training year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
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Records & paperwork
At the inspection, 1 out of 8 personnel records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit in the file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 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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Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
At the inspection, 1 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
At the inspection, 1 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2023 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 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
3/21/23- The gas check inspection has not been conducted as of the follow-up inspection. At the inspection, the gas leak check expired on 9/14/22.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-28. Correction verified 2023-03-28.
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Other
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Mar 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
3/21/23- The gas check inspection has not been conducted as of the follow-up inspection. At the inspection, the gas leak check expired on 9/14/22.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-28. Correction verified 2023-03-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
At the inspection, the opportunity for outside time is not being given to the infant children on a daily basis.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-13.
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Safety & premises
At the inspection, the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center was not included in the emergency evacuation plan. The name and address was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
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Other
At the inspection, lock-down drills have not been practiced with the children.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-16. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
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Other
At the inspection, the gas leak check expired on 9/14/22.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-16. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
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Staff background & training
At the inspection, 1 out 6 trainng records for staff reviewed, one caregiver needs 8.5 hours of annual training to complete the year.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-16. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
At the inspection, the opportunity for outside time is not being given to the infant children on a daily basis.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-13.
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Safety & premises
At the inspection, the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center was not included in the emergency evacuation plan. The name and address was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
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Other
At the inspection, lock-down drills have not been practiced with the children.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-16. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
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Other
At the inspection, the gas leak check expired on 9/14/22.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-16. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
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Staff background & training
At the inspection, 1 out 6 trainng records for staff reviewed, one caregiver needs 8.5 hours of annual training to complete the year.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-16. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2022 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 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 out 6 personnel files reviewed did not have current first aid/cpr training and expired September 19, 2021.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not have physician's information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
3 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not include the emergency care authorization.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Safety & premises
3 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not complete the information for emergency contacts.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Records & paperwork
4 out of 6 personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 out 6 personnel files reviewed did not have current first aid/cpr training and expired September 19, 2021.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not have physician's information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
3 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not include the emergency care authorization.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Safety & premises
3 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not complete the information for emergency contacts.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Records & paperwork
4 out of 6 personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-04-15.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 13, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At inspection, the caregiver did not have written feeding instructions for the infants.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Supervision & ratios
At inspection, the operational policy did not include the information regarding animals. The operation has two guinea pigs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(17) — Written Operational Policies - Animals
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios
At inspection, the operational policy did not include the information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-21.
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Other
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Oct 13, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At inspection, the caregiver did not have written feeding instructions for the infants.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-25.
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Supervision & ratios
At inspection, the operational policy did not include the information regarding animals. The operation has two guinea pigs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(17) — Written Operational Policies - Animals
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios
At inspection, the operational policy did not include the information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-10-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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