Bettys Learning Center

21647 F M 2767, Winona, TX 75792 · Smith County

24cited violations

2serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Betty Harden
Phone: (903) 566-6045
Regulated since: Oct 6, 2003
HHSC IDs: Operation 224942 · number 827348
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 12
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	2	2	Supervision & ratios (2)
2023	6	0	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2)
2022	14	0	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (8), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2021	2	0	Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information related to an unassigned epinephrine auto-injector.
  
  HHSC 747.501(15) — Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information related to an unassigned epinephrine auto-injector.
  
  HHSC 747.501(15) — Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operational policy reviewed did not include information for the procedure of handling medical emergencies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(4) — Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
- Illness & medication
  At the inspection, two out of five children's records reviewed did not have updated immunizations records in the file.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
- Staff background & training
  At the inspection, the primary caregiver did not have record of completing the required annual training hours for the training year. The primary caregiver needs 19 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.901(5) — Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operational policy reviewed did not include information for the procedure of handling medical emergencies.
  
  HHSC 747.501(4) — Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-03. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
- Illness & medication
  At the inspection, two out of five children's records reviewed did not have updated immunizations records in the file.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
- Staff background & training
  At the inspection, the primary caregiver did not have record of completing the required annual training hours for the training year. The primary caregiver needs 19 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.901(5) — Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-17. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operation has several kittens present outside and has not given written notification to parents.
  
  HHSC 747.3701(1) — Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information related to the procedure of the release of children.
  
  HHSC 747.501(1) — Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not have information regarding safe sleep for infants.
  
  HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not include all the information needed for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
- Records & paperwork
  At the inspection, 1 out 6 children's records reviewed did not have a healthcare provider statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
- Illness & medication
  At the inspection, 4 out of 6 childrens records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record in the file.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
- Staff background & training
  The permit holder did not have verification of having attended the child maltreatment training that is required.
  
  HHSC 747.901(9) — Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operation has several kittens present outside and has not given written notification to parents.
  
  HHSC 747.3701(1) — Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information related to the procedure of the release of children.
  
  HHSC 747.501(1) — Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not have information regarding safe sleep for infants.
  
  HHSC 747.501(6) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not include all the information needed for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
- Records & paperwork
  At the inspection, 1 out 6 children's records reviewed did not have a healthcare provider statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
- Illness & medication
  At the inspection, 4 out of 6 childrens records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record in the file.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
- Staff background & training
  The permit holder did not have verification of having attended the child maltreatment training that is required.
  
  HHSC 747.901(9) — Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  During a review of the required training, the following was missing; understanding safe sleep, understanding early childhood brain development, administering medication, understanding building and physical premises, handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 747.1305(d) — Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  During a review of the required training, the following was missing; understanding safe sleep, understanding early childhood brain development, administering medication, understanding building and physical premises, handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 747.1305(d) — Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Bettys Learning Center, 21647 F M 2767, Winona, TX 75792 (operation ID 224942, operation number 827348), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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