Grapeland Isd Early Learning Center
776 N OLIVE ST, Grapeland, TX 75844 · Houston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 149
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-05:45 PM
- Director / administrator
- Brooke Castleberry
- Phone
- (936) 687-2056
- Regulated since
- Jan 2, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1330640 · number 1690763
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | Discipline & child guidance (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers lacked the training when caring for children under 24 months (Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-02. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Staff background & training
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by 4 caregivers. The required training topics 3. administering medication One lacked 4.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 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Staff background & training
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the director. The required training topic was 3. administering medication.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Safety & premises
There was no documentation that fire drills had been conducted in the months of June and July.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-02. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Illness & medication
There were 2 children's records that lacked the immunizations for their age.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground.
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 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 23, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the operation during the previous calendar year by January 15th, 2026 as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation concluded that a caregiver exercised poor judgment in her aggressive handling of an infant in care. The caregiver was terminated for her actions.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
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Other Serious
DFPS staff observed an infant left in an enclosed play area unsupervised.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Witnesses confirmed that children were sprayed with water bottles as a means of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
An incident under investigation by DFPS staff involving allegations of abuse/neglect was not reported to CCR staff/Statewide intake within the appropriate timeframe.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The parents were not appropriately informed within the required timeframe of an incident involving their child which was associated with abuse/neglect allegations warranting DFPS investigation.
HHSC 746.307(a) — Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
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Discipline & child guidance
The parents whose child was involved in a DFPS investigation associated with abuse/neglect allegations requested to review the camera footage associated with the incident under investigation but were not allowed to do so as required.
HHSC 746.521(8) — Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
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Other Serious
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Jan 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver's view of two infants in the classroom was blocked by a shelve as she was sitting on the floor with another infant. The caregiver changed positions so that visual supervision could be maintainend, therefore the deficiency was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2403(1) — Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were two garbage cans missing tops with food exposed. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-03.
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Other
A child who became ill in care was not separated from the other children appropriately. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3605(a)(2) — Child Becomes Ill in Care - Keep Apart from Others
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-03.
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Records & paperwork
There was no tracking system to account for director's presence.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-04. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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