Ora Belinda Schoolhouse Early Learning Center
1320 S ALAN BEAN BLVD, Wheeler, TX 79096 · Wheeler County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ashton Thomas
- Phone
- (806) 826-1111
- Regulated since
- Dec 4, 2009
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 474308 · number 993006
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 8 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
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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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not ask for or obtain photo identification for a person that picked up a child in care.
HHSC 746.4103(b) — Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A person with a pending background check was found to be serving in a classroom as a caregiver to children. This was corrected at inspection when the individual left the premises and will not return until an approved background check is received.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During interviews, it was discovered that a caregiver had been found sleeping when the children were awake and playing in a classroom in June of 2022. A video was obtained that showed this and confirmed that this did occur.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant younger than 12 months of age was found sleeping in a crib with a blanket. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver took out the blanket from the crib.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregivers in two classrooms were not found to be using proper hand-washing proceedures following diaper changes.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Loose-fill was not properly maintained in an area with a play structure taller than 5 feet. The loose-fill measured between 2-4 inches when it was required to be a minimum of 9 inches in depth. The director agreed that children will not be allowed to play on the structure until the operation is able to bring in more loose-fill to reach the depth as required by minimum standards for child safety.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
There has not been a monthly smoke detector check since January 2022. This was corrected at inspection when the director checked all systems and found them in compliance.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver was heard by other staff and admitted to telling a child that they did not like them.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Other Serious
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Jan 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The fire inspection has expired. The last inspection was conducted on 8/31/20. The operation has reached out to the fire department, but they have not come out at this time.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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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.