Heart Dream Early Childhood Christian Academy
1315 CALLOWAY ST, Marshall, TX 75670 · Harrison County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 147
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-05:45 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kirstie Kilgore
- Phone
- (903) 930-0416
- Regulated since
- Sep 28, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1306251 · number 1674010
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 13, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the investigation it was determined a child received a bite mark and the parent was not notified in a timely manner.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Other
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May 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
During review an individual who was let go on the 16th still had an active background check for the daycare.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Records & paperwork
This standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance through an investigation. It was determined that a staff member did not report to the parent an injury within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-30.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation a classroom was observed out of ratio due to a group of two classes being combined with three teachers. One teacher took a group and went to her class to come into compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: Field Trip Procedures Transportation Procedures Active Play - more details needed Link to Miniimum Standards and HHS website
HHSC 746.501(a)(16) — Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection it was found that a group of children were allowed to pet chickens while in care at the operation. The permit holder and staff were made aware of the standard and stated that they would not have any type of chicken, duck, or reptile on the property.
HHSC 746.3905(a) — Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
A new caregiver was not provided the appropriate information for a child's food allergy which led to the child ingesting the food and needing life saving medical treatment.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-26. Correction verified 2024-07-09.
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Food & allergies Serious
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May 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the investigation it was found that a parent was not notified by staff that their child was injured while in care.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-28. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Other
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Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the investigation it was determined that caregivers did not use good judgement when they did not ask for help from the director or other staff members when children were locked in the restroom which caused the children to be locked in a dark restroom for more than 30 minutes before the doorknob was removed and the children were let out of the restroom by staff that found the caregivers trying to unlock the door.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
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Other Serious
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Apr 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation it was determined that a child was left on the playground for about 20 minutes alone, before being found and returned to the classroom.
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 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the investigation sufficient evidence was found that a child was inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During inspection eight employee training records were reviewed for Health and Safety Trainings and the following trainings were not available: JG and LR need SIDS Shaken Baby and Early Brain Dev All 8 need Haz Mat LR needs CPR/1st aid JG, LR, JN, and BC need Fool Allergy training All except AB need Medication Training All except PG need Emergency Preparedness JG and LR need transportation training
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During inspection both infant rooms have changing mats that need to be replaced.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Illness & medication
During inspection 7 children's records were reviewed and 5 records were not complete and need updated.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the course of the investigation it was learned a caregiver did not properly wash the child?s hand.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-21. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Ten staff records were reviewed and 5 staff do not have a notarized affidavit.
HHSC HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit — HRC42.059 - Employment Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via 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.