Ronda Brice

304 AZALEA DR, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 · Hopkins County

38cited violations

0serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Ronda Brice
Phone: (903) 439-4355
Regulated since: Jun 11, 2008
HHSC IDs: Operation 331054 · number 882441
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 6
Supervision & ratios 14
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 10
Records & paperwork 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2)
2025	8	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2)
2024	6	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2)
2023	12	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6)
2022	8	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director lacks 2 clock hours of training to complete last years annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked a health statement. One child's record lacked documentation that their parent received and reviewed a copy of the operational policies.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-04. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
HHSC inspection history
May 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director lacks 2 clock hours of training to complete last years annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked a health statement. One child's record lacked documentation that their parent received and reviewed a copy of the operational policies.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-04. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director lacked documentation of 14 hours training to complete last year's annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-29. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  One child's record lacked documentation that the parent was notified that the operation does not carry liability insurance.
  
  HHSC 747.213(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked signed documentation indicating the parents received a copy of the parents rights.
  
  HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
- Illness & medication
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization records were observed incomplete.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-29. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
HHSC inspection history
May 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director lacked documentation of 14 hours training to complete last year's annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-29. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  One child's record lacked documentation that the parent was notified that the operation does not carry liability insurance.
  
  HHSC 747.213(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked signed documentation indicating the parents received a copy of the parents rights.
  
  HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
- Illness & medication
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization records were observed incomplete.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-29. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: 1) Procedures for parents to visit the home any time during hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval; 2) Procedures for parents to review a copy of the homes most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online.; 3) the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov).
  
  HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Pieces of metal and a wood board were observed on the playground accessible to children. A pile of sticks were observed on the playground. Children have access to the area behind the shed where wire fencing, wooden boards, and stones are. Cat food was observed on the playground accessible to children. Liquid air freshener plug ins were observed in the home accessible to children. Personal hygene products were observed on top of the bathroom counter accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
- Illness & medication
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked school age information. Two children's records lacked a health statement. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete. One child's record lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-17. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: 1) Procedures for parents to visit the home any time during hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval; 2) Procedures for parents to review a copy of the homes most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online.; 3) the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov).
  
  HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Pieces of metal and a wood board were observed on the playground accessible to children. A pile of sticks were observed on the playground. Children have access to the area behind the shed where wire fencing, wooden boards, and stones are. Cat food was observed on the playground accessible to children. Liquid air freshener plug ins were observed in the home accessible to children. Personal hygene products were observed on top of the bathroom counter accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
- Illness & medication
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked school age information. Two children's records lacked a health statement. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete. One child's record lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-17. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director lacked 3.5 hours of training to complete last years annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
- Staff background & training
  The director lacked one hour of training in the following topics to complete last years annual training: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
- Staff background & training
  The director lacked training in the following topics to complete last year's annual training: 1) Emergency Preparedness; 2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; 3) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; 4)
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
- Safety & premises
  Wooden boards were observed on the playground accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-24. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a statement of health from a local veterinarian on file for the dog in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-24. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
- Safety & premises
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.
  
  HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director lacked 3.5 hours of training to complete last years annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
- Staff background & training
  The director lacked one hour of training in the following topics to complete last years annual training: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
- Staff background & training
  The director lacked training in the following topics to complete last year's annual training: 1) Emergency Preparedness; 2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; 3) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; 4)
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
- Safety & premises
  Wooden boards were observed on the playground accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-24. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a statement of health from a local veterinarian on file for the dog in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-24. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
- Safety & premises
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.
  
  HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have documentation of current rabbie vaccinations for the dog in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
- Records & paperwork
  The last documented annual review of the CPSC website to review the recall list and ensure no unsafe items are in the daycare was observed 1/2020. You must certify annually in writing using a form provided by DFPS that you have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were evaluted and lacked written policies for: 1) Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; and 2) how parents may access the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov).
  
  HHSC 747.501(10) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
- Illness & medication
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's immunization record was observed incomplete. Two children's records lacked a health statement. One child's record lacked a hearing and vision statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have documentation of current rabbie vaccinations for the dog in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
- Records & paperwork
  The last documented annual review of the CPSC website to review the recall list and ensure no unsafe items are in the daycare was observed 1/2020. You must certify annually in writing using a form provided by DFPS that you have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were evaluted and lacked written policies for: 1) Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; and 2) how parents may access the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov).
  
  HHSC 747.501(10) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
- Illness & medication
  A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's immunization record was observed incomplete. Two children's records lacked a health statement. One child's record lacked a hearing and vision statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Ronda Brice, 304 AZALEA DR, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482-3706 (operation ID 331054, operation number 882441), 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.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.