Prairie Days Daycare
8996 FM 18, Clyde, TX 79510 · Callahan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 61
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Mendy Woodson
- Phone
- (325) 721-7166
- Regulated since
- Aug 30, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 843308 · number 1295726
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (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 16, 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 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver in the infant room was using her cell phone for personal use while supervising 4 infants alone.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-06-16.
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Other
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver in the infant room was using her cell phone for personal use while supervising 4 infants alone.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-06-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation used the kidney bean toddler table with bucket seats as a form of restraint in an effort to discipline a pre-k aged child.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-09. Correction verified 2026-06-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation used the kidney bean toddler table with bucket seats as a form of restraint in an effort to discipline a pre-k aged child.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-09. Correction verified 2026-06-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director was lacking 3 hours of annual training in required topics.
HHSC 746.1311(f)(2) — Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
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Records & paperwork
2 employee files reviewed did not have form 2985.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director was lacking 3 hours of annual training in required topics.
HHSC 746.1311(f)(2) — Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
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Records & paperwork
2 employee files reviewed did not have form 2985.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
3 infants were not buckled into the kidney bean shaped toddler table. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver buckled the children in bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-20.
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Food & allergies
Fedding instructions for infants not yet on table food have not been being updated every 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver changing a diaper in the infant room did not wash their hands after diaper changing. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-20. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
3 infants were not buckled into the kidney bean shaped toddler table. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver buckled the children in bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-20.
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Food & allergies
Fedding instructions for infants not yet on table food have not been being updated every 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-27. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver changing a diaper in the infant room did not wash their hands after diaper changing. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed their hands bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-20. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 22, 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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Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 caregivers that have been employed more than 90 days were lacking a current first aid and CPR certification.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Staff background & training
All caregiver files that were evaluated were lacking training in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Safety & premises
2 children with an allergy to peanuts were lacking an allergy plan signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
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Safety & premises
The playround contained a swing set with a glider swing. The playground also contained an arch climber. The playground is utilized by children under the age of 5.
HHSC 746.4603(5) — Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was lacking a monthly playground maintenance checklist. This was corrected at inspection when the Director conducted a playground check and documented it.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 caregivers that have been employed more than 90 days were lacking a current first aid and CPR certification.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Staff background & training
All caregiver files that were evaluated were lacking training in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
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Safety & premises
2 children with an allergy to peanuts were lacking an allergy plan signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
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Safety & premises
The playround contained a swing set with a glider swing. The playground also contained an arch climber. The playground is utilized by children under the age of 5.
HHSC 746.4603(5) — Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was lacking a monthly playground maintenance checklist. This was corrected at inspection when the Director conducted a playground check and documented it.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of six employee files reviewed, three staff were missing annual training hours. Two staff are missing three hours and one staff is missing four hours. One staff did not have documentation of orientation completed prior to being in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Safety & premises
There is not a food allergy plan for a child in care who has a peanut allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of six employee files reviewed, three staff were missing annual training hours. Two staff are missing three hours and one staff is missing four hours. One staff did not have documentation of orientation completed prior to being in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Safety & premises
There is not a food allergy plan for a child in care who has a peanut allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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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.