Hill's Children's Nursery
5480 W CARDINAL DR, Beaumont, TX 77705 · Jefferson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 252
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 04:30 AM-07:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lakesha Richard
- Phone
- (409) 842-1116
- Regulated since
- Oct 30, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1446274 · number 1774056
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (6), Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The infants in both infant rooms were sitting at the table. The infants were not strapped in the seat. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers strapped the infants in the seats.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The infants in both infant rooms were sitting at the table. The infants were not strapped in the seat. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers strapped the infants in the seats.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-06.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 22, 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 2025-01-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 22, 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 2025-01-24.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have current training in transportation.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-05. Correction verified 2024-08-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not provide adequate lighting during naptime. When we arrived, we had to use a cell phone light to see in the rooms. We spoke with the teachers and director about using lamps and uncovering the windows to let light into the rooms.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning products were sitting on the counter in reach of the children. The products were moved to a location children could not reach during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Other
A plug was uncovered at inspection. A plug cover was installed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation did not have current training in transportation.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-05. Correction verified 2024-08-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not provide adequate lighting during naptime. When we arrived, we had to use a cell phone light to see in the rooms. We spoke with the teachers and director about using lamps and uncovering the windows to let light into the rooms.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning products were sitting on the counter in reach of the children. The products were moved to a location children could not reach during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Other
A plug was uncovered at inspection. A plug cover was installed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 4, 2024 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Four infants were observed sitting in a restrictive device for an extended period of time.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(A) — Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Records & paperwork
The infant rooms did not have daily sheets available at inspection.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Safety & premises
Two toddler classrooms did not participate in morning outdoor activities.
HHSC 746.2507(1) — Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Safety & premises
Several nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam.
HHSC 746.3407(4) — Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was torn, exposing the underlying foam.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-10.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Four infants were observed sitting in a restrictive device for an extended period of time.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(A) — Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Records & paperwork
The infant rooms did not have daily sheets available at inspection.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Safety & premises
Two toddler classrooms did not participate in morning outdoor activities.
HHSC 746.2507(1) — Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Safety & premises
Several nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam.
HHSC 746.3407(4) — Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was torn, exposing the underlying foam.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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.